Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies on the alluvial flood plain of Sapta Koshi River in southeastern lowland. Almost all eastern and western embankments of the river define the area.
The reserve was officially gazetted in 1973 giving it a status of the wildlife reserve having an area of 175sq.km. The river Sapta Koshi (largest river of Nepal Kingdom) flows through the reserve that is one of the three main tributes of Ganges.
The mighty river Koshi calm in winter swells up largely in monsoon brining severe flood problems and often changes its course. The depth of the river fluctuates largely from season to season.
Day 1: Arrive Biratnagar Airport. Meet and drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp 1300 - Lunch 1500 – Birding in the near by surroundings of the Park 1900 – Dinner
Day 2: 0530 – Wake up call 0600 – Morning nature walk within near vicinity 0800 – Breakfast 0900 – 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. 1900 – Dinner
Day 3: 0530 – Wake up call 0600 – Morning nature walk within near vicinity 0800 – Breakfast 0900 – 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. 1900 – Dinner
Day 4: 0530 – Wake up call 0600 – More bird watching into the jungle near by. 0800 – Breakfast 0900 – Departure to Biratnagar Airport
