This reserve was established in 1976. Its area is 1756 sq. km. This reserve lies in the flood plains of the Sapta-Koshi in the mid-east Nepal, and is a favorite spot for bird enthusiasts. The reserve's vegetation includes spreads of tall grass and patches of sisoo forest. The last surviving herd of wild buffaloes in Nepal is found here. Other species include wild boar, hog beer, spotted deer and blue bull called nilgai. A total of 280 species of birds, including ducks, ibises, egrets, herons and floricans, are recorded here. This area is extremely important for migratory birds. Other animal species include the crocodile, gharial and the Gangetic dolphins. Commercial fishing is also an important activity here.

DETAILED ITINERARY (2 Night 3 Days/3 Night 4 Days)

2 Night 3 Days Itinerary

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 with resident naturalist.
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 – More bird watching into the jungle near by
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Departure to Biratnagar Airport

NOTE : Schedule and timings are subject to change as per season

3 Night 4 Days Itinerary

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 walk 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 walk 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.
09:00 – 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

NOTE : Schedule and timings are subject to change as per season