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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp the very
first luxury 24 bedded safari tented camp within Koshi
Tappu Wildlife Reserve is one of the exclusive wildlife
camps that offers a unique experience to view almost400
species of bird life and some of the very rare wild
games. Staffed with knowledgeable local naturalist and "sikaris"
, the camp is most comfortable, safe and haven for
nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The camp
consists of 12 large deluxe safari tents with easy twin
beds and simple modern toilet amenity including hot and
cold shower facility. The restaurant with fully stocked
bar is located centrally on the thatched "Golghar" both
Nepali and western cuisine is served which are simple
and tasty.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve first Gazettes back in1976
was mainly established to protect the rare wild water
buffaloes. The area of the reserve extends 175 sq. km.
to the north of one-kilometer long barrage that spans
the Koshi River. The vast expanse of water created by
the barrage, marshes, lagoons, mudflats and arable land
that lie around it offers an outstanding wetland which
has about to created one of the best and finest bird
watching sanctuaries in Asia. One of the most rewarding
and greatest assets of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Park is that
it offers ample scope for nature walks. For those with
curiosity and perseverance, walking within the reserve
on foot is the most profitable way of exploring the
grassland, river lagoons and woodlands and vicinity
of the barrage, just a short drive away. True adventure
seekers can combine white water rafting down the Sun
Koshi river to reach and stay at Koshi Tappu Camp.The
best time too visit this fabulous wildlife reserve is
between October to March when much of the migratory and
local birds can be sighted by the barrage and many of
the river channels. Numerous Himalayan peaks including
the Makalu I (8,463 m), the fifth highest mountain in
the world can be seen during the clear time of the year.
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is accessible by air,
surface and river. The journey by air is just 45 minutes
flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu and then a mere one
and half hours drive to the camp. Also rafting down for
8-10 days on the wild stretches of the Sun Koshi River
is another exciting way to reach the destination. The
third option would be the scenic drive through the
meandering countryside road of about 500 km. That takes
almost 10 hours from Kathmandu. Koshi Tappu Wildlife
Camp also makes an exciting alternative destination of r
visitors who have already visited Royal Chitwan National
Park and Bardia National Park. Also formountaineers and
trekkers heading of returning from Arun / Makalu and
Kanchenjunga region. It also serves as ideal location to
break journey while en-route to Sikkim & Darjeeling and
Bhutan and have a brief relaxing stay. We recommend
minimum 2 nights or longer stay to appreciate and
observe what park has to offer at its maximum. |
