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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Eastern Nepal
Slow down beside the Koshi River for wetlands, migratory birds and a quieter wildlife experience.
- Duration
- 3–4days
- Best seasons
November to February
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 2 to 3 nights
- Best time
- November to February
- How to get there
- Fly to Biratnagar and continue by road, or travel overland. The correct entry side depends on the lodge.
- Best for
- Birders, photographers and patient wildlife travellers.
- Combine with
- Janakpur, Dhankuta or Ilam.
- Travel well
- Wildlife is never guaranteed. Follow current reserve rules and use trained local naturalists.
Permits
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve entry — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Koshi Tappu protects wetlands, grassland and river channels on the Sapta Koshi floodplain. It is one of Nepal’s strongest birdwatching areas and is also known for wild water buffalo. Days here reward patience and a good naturalist.
What to experience
- Guided birdwatching
- Wetland and grassland habitats
- Wild water buffalo
- Seasonal migratory species
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.