Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

When looking for the best place to visit in Nepal in winter, this one is worth considering! Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is one of the beautiful tourist places in Nepal that you cannot afford to miss. It is a paradise for bird watchers as one can spot nearly 500 species of birds at this reserve if visited at the right time. In addition to this, a visit to this tranquil place will definitely calm your soul. So, do not forget to include this tourist spot in your Nepal itinerary. This place is home to vibrant flora and fauna, making you capture the best pictures on your trip to Nepal. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Sanctuary is surely among the most interesting Nepal tourist spots.

Location: Bairawa 56713, Nepal

Duration: 9 am – 3 pm

Best time to visit: November-February

Entry Fee: NRs. 100 per person per entry for Nepal nationals, NRs. 750 per person per entry for SAARC country nationals, and NRs. 1,500 per person per entry for other foreign nationals

How To Reach: Fly to Biratnagar from Kathamndu and take a taxi.

The 31 species of mammals recorded include the Asian elephant, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boar, smooth-coated otter and golden jackal. The Ganges river dolphin has been sighted in the Koshi River. Gaur and nilgai have declined in numbers. Nepal’s last remaining population of about 150 wild water buffalo inhabit the area. This population has now grown to a total of 432 individuals with an annual growth rate of 7.27 percent, according to the latest census carried out in 2016. With this upsurge in the population, authorities are planning a possible transfer of some wild water buffaloes to the flood plains of Chitwan National Park where they have been extirpated around 1950's. If the proposed translocation happens, this will present a natural Predator-Prey scenario since wild water buffaloes in Koshi Tappu has been lacking their natural predators in the form of tiger, leopard and dhole for quite a long time.

Natural as it can be. The river bank isn't well managed but no complaints as it is clean and naturally protected. Needs atleast a full day to go around. No restaurants inside the reserve so pack something!

The wildlife reserve situated in eastern part of Nepal, from Kakarbhitta border( Indo-Nepal border) it is aproximately 100 Km.
Asian elephants, Asian buffalo, hog deer, dolphins, butterflies are found here.
For bird watching this place is best.
Ideal time to visit is from September to November.
You have to stay overnight or you should be in park at 5 am. to see most of animal activities.
Elephant safari is also available.
Do visit.

Nestled in the heart of Nepal, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve beckons with a mesmerizing array of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. This sanctuary is not only a haven for birdwatchers, with the elegant Bengal Florican gracing its skies, but it also hosts captivating encounters with wild buffalo, deer, elusive Gangetic dolphins, and the majestic Asian elephant.

The reserve stands as a testament to conservation efforts, showcasing a commitment to preserving these unique ecosystems. Amidst its picturesque scenery, Koshi Tappu offers an immersive adventure, seamlessly blending diverse fauna, cultural richness with the Tharu communities, and a dedication to environmental education.

For those seeking a harmonious connection with nature, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is an unparalleled destination, where every step reveals the wonders of biodiversity and the delicate balance between wildlife and their pristine habitat.

Super 👍👍👍. Lots of chances to see the wild animals. Elephant, wild buffalo, fox, crocodile, snakes, gangatic dolphin, etc.

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. It comprises extensive mudflats, reed beds, and freshwater marshes in the floodplain of the Sapta Kosi River, and ranges in altitude from 75 to 81 m (246 to 266 ft). It was established in 1976 and designated as a Ramsar site in December 1987.

A wide range of animals inhabit the protected area. In its water courses and ponds, 200 species of fish have been recorded, most of which are resident. Two toadspecies, nine frog species, six lizard species, five snake species and eleven turtle species are recorded Gharial and mugger crocodile occur as well.

Notable among the 485 bird species are watercock, Indian nightjar, dusky eagleowl, black-headed cuckooshrike, whitetailed stonechat, striated grassbird, large adjutant stork, Pallas’s fish eagle, common golden-eye, and gullbilled tern. Swamp francolinand rufous-vented grass babbler occur as well.

It's good if you visit either early morning or after 4 at the evening. Famous for wild buffaloes (Arna) and birds. Lacks proper guide and infrastructure to reach the island. Overall you have to be adventurous to get what you are going there for else it will be boring place to visit. You will find many towers there to look what you are there for

1 of the best places in sunsari to visit, from here we can visit koshi tappu wild life reserve and koshi river.

Very nice wildlife reserve of Nepal. Since the place name is sufficient enough to show the importance of koshi river conservation areas. This place is enriched with biodiversity. It has easier access from mahendra highway koshi gaupalika, dudhganj,sunsari district. buffaloes,elephant are found in office area site of koshi tappu wildlife reserve. Freshness and living Terai scenario persist when you visit. Summer is very hot here. So one can use umbrella, summer dresses (suti kapada ) to cope extreme hot in this place. this place is renowned picnic spot for nearby district people. one can enjoy jungle safari in booked vehicle,elephant. Boating in koshi river is also famous mainly in winter season. Wide landscape of river and greenery with clear sky makes you feel enchanting once you visit here. nearby some hotels and resort are available too.

A bird paradise and wonderland for a sunset view! Not just that the place is a home to Panthers, numerous species of birds that are extinct, insects, snakes, elephant, Arnas, Cheetahs, Deer and more. Vegetations, old trails, river, river basins, dolphins , what not! And Culturally diverse population.. accesible from the two airports Rajbiraj Airport and Biratnagar Airport. There are other attractions nearby like replica of the pink city of India, Jaipur; first planned municipality of Nepal Rajbiraj, ChataraDham, BarahaKshetra, ChaudandiGadhi, Koshi Barrage, Dharan, Bhojpur and more.

Koshi Tappu is the Tourism Place of Province no 1 Nepal.
I like it .

It's really awesome place to know about wild animals in Nepal.

The place is attractive. Well that I enjoyed a lot there.

Wonderful conservation area located near Saptakoshi beach, we can see too many species of animals, birds, fishes and so on.
And also a some kinds of danger for local people because you don’t get any guide or protection team so we have to be always safe.

It's very awesome place. Natural beauty, different animals, birds etc

Great n interesting place play with wild elephant 🐘

Koshi Tappu is famous for wild water buffalo. Besides this koshi tappu is the habitat of many species of birds (Migrated, resident, resting on flying). Reptiles like ghariyals, pythons as well as wild elephant have their habitat here. Koshi is the highest discharge river of Nepal. The deltas formed by river is known as Koshi Tappu is now preserved as Koshi Tappu wild life reserve.

Nice place for bird watching and for wild buffaloes "Arna" and other species.

There are various types of endangered species
Koshi tappu is mostly famous for wild buffalo .

its really nice but i dont know why people didn't want to go there....