Located in Saptari and Sunsari districts in eastern Nepal, the Koshi Tappu Safari covers the vast expanse Koshi River with its blue waters and lush jungle areas on both sides. it’s considered as the major attraction of the safari. The forest is the homeland of wild buffaloes, hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, blue bell and jackals. The vegetation of this area is mainly tall khar-pater grassland with a few patches of Khair-sissoo scrub forest and deciduous mixed river line jungle.
You can explore the forest of Koshi Tappu safari riding on elephant back. Here you will see the hattisar (elephant stable) where elephant breed regularly and which is one of few such facilities in Asia. During the Koshi Tappu Safari at dusk and dawn time you will see many varieties of birds and animals sitting along the river. The best place to watch the bird species is the Barrage, downstream of the river.
Explore the Chitwan National Park
Elephant Safari
Jeep Drive
Elephant Herd
Observe more than 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and Royal Bengal Tigers
Discover the unique tradition and culture of Tharu people
Boating/Canoeing Trip
Elephant Briefing
Bird Watching
Nature Walk
Swimming and Elephant Bathing
Day 01
Arrive Biratnagar Airport. Meet and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
13.00: Lunch
15.00: Birding in the near by surroundings of the Park
19.00: Dinner
Day 02
05.30: Wake up call
06.00: Morning nature walks within near vicinity
08.00: Breakfast
09.00: Raft boat on the Sapta Koshi River with Naturalist to view some of the water birds, water buffaloes, dolphins and various water habitats. End boat trip by the bank of river and have picnic lunch. Short drive to the Koshi Barrage to view some bird-life and fresh water Dolphins. Late afternoon return to the camp.
19.00: Dinner
Day 03
05.30: Wake up call
06.00: Morning nature walks within near vicinity
08.00: Breakfast
09.00: Birding all along the dam of the Koshi River and the area of Pink Tower crossing the Koshi Barrage. Picnic Lunch at the Pink Tower, Late afternoon return to camp looking for some more birds.
19.00: Dinner
Day 04
05.30: Wake up call
06.00: More bird watching into the jungle near by.
08.00: Breakfast
09.00: Departure to Biratnagar Airport
We can organize the trip as per your requested dates, no need to follow any fixed departure dates. Please contact us for customized departure date. We can departure this tour every day. Autumn (Sept, Oct & Nov) and spring (March, April & May) as the best season to visit Nepal. During autumn and spring the weather is sunny and warm. You also can visit during winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb) is also good, only colder and summer (Jun, Jul, Aug) is monsoon so visibility and rain.
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us with your details to obtain a quote.)
Recommended Equipment list for Chitwan National Park Nepal.
Please Note: Miniskirt, tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.