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offers many options and activities to give full opportunities
to view the wildlife at its best. The exploration of
the wildlife is constantly with the trained local naturalist.
Morning / Evening Jungle walk
The jungle along the belts of the Koshi River is full
of birds and other animal species. by the river lagoons
and wetlands provides excellent opportunity to sight
birdlife, deer and herds of water buffaloes.
Soft wildlife Rafting
Taking a raft down the Koshi river, is another alternative
for exploring the reserve. Here, you can see the water
birds daily chores like looking for food. The marsh
muggers or the ghariyal crocodiles sun bathing but of
course out of reach. You might be lucky enough the spot
the rare wild buffaloes. Down the end, at the barrage,
Gangetic river dolphins could be your best view of the
day.
Village Walk
This is another interesting activity. Tharus, the early
inhabitants of the region have their own unique way
of living not affected by the western influence. Their
beautifully decorated homes and their way of living
can be an interesting part of the tour. The village
is also plastic-free, one of the few environmentally
aware and clean villages in the country. This initiative
towards environmental awareness was taken by The Koshi
Tappu Wildlife Camp itself.
Birds
to see
Rarities include Greater Adjutant Stork, Red-necked
Falcon, Indian Skimmer, Indian Courser, Bengal and Lesser
Floricans, Hodgson's Bushchat, amongst others.Spot-billed
Pelican, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Black-necked Stork,
Falcated Duck, Baer's Pochard, Comb Duck, White-tailed
Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Pied Harrier, Caspian Tern, Black-bellied
Tern, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Swamp Francolin, Striated
Grassbird, Bristled Grassbird.
How
to make your tours reach Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
- If your tour includes rafting,
flowing through the river to the camp, is one of the
best experiences. Rafting down for 8-10 days on the
wild stretches of the Sun Koshi River is another exciting
way to reach the destination.
- 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 for visitors who
have already visited Royal Chitwan National Park and
Bardia National Park.
- For mountaineers and trekkers
heading towards or returning from Arun/Makalu and
Kanchenjunga or any other eastern region, Koshi Tappu
Wildlife Reserve serves as ideal location to break
the journey and have a brief relaxing stay amidst
the greenery and comforts of the camp.
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