The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in the Terai of eastern Nepal covering 175 km2 (68 sq mi) of wetlands in the Sunsari, Saptari, and Udayapur Districts. In altitude, it ranges from 75 to 81 meters (246 to 266 ft) and consists of extensive mudflats, reed beds, and freshwater marshes in the floodplain of the Sapta Kosi River. Koshi Tappu Jungle Safari was established in 1976 and designated as a Ramsar site in December 1987.
Trip Facts
Trip Cost: $ 680.USD
Duration: 04 Days
Activity: Jungle Safari
Grade: Easy
Accommodation: Hotel /Lodge
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu - Biratnagar - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 01 to 14
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve / 04 Days - Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Transfer to airport for flight Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport. Drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp.
Day 02: Full-day activities Koshi Tappu.
Day 03: Bird watching activities Koshi Tappu.
Day 04: Morning activities of Koshi Tappu and fly out from Biratnagar.
Cost Include
- Airport pick-up drop service
- All land transportation as per itinerary
- 4 night's hotel accommodation at Kathmandu in a deluxe hotel on a BB basis
- Guest house/tented accommodation according to given itinerary (sharing in a 2-bed room) and 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek
- Domestic air ticket
- Domestic airport Tax
- "Farewell dinner "before the day of your departure from Nepal.
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.
- Down jacket, for a seasonal sleeping bag, Mountain Guide treks & Expedition kit bag/duffel bag, trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit.
Cost Exclude
- Nepal entree visa: you can get a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by Paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- International airfare
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, water bottle, hot shower during the trekking, etc.)
- Personal trekking equipment & clothing
- Any donation and monuments entrance fee
- Tips for guides and porters
Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.