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Eastern Terai and Koshi wetlands, Nepal / Wildlife safari

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Explore eastern Nepal's river wetlands and birdlife on a journey connected through Kathmandu and Biratnagar.

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Wetland scenery in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Wetland scenery in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
Duration
7 daysOutline programme
Wetland and river habitats
Wildlife safariEastern Terai and Koshi wetlands
Season
Autumn, winter and springAsk for current dates
Experience
Birdwatching and nature tourWildlife safari

A closer look at the journey.

Koshi Tappu offers a wetland-focused nature journey in eastern Nepal. The programme begins with Kathmandu time before travelling through Biratnagar to the reserve area. Two full exploration days give the local guide room to follow the changing birdlife, river landscape and seasonal conditions rather than working to a single fixed outing.

Birdwatching is central to the experience, with other nature activities arranged according to access and water conditions. Sightings vary throughout the year and cannot be promised. The seven-day outline includes travel, Kathmandu sightseeing and departure as well as the wetland stay. Discuss your birdwatching interests and preferred pace when planning, particularly if you would like longer periods at individual observation sites.

  • Koshi river and wetland landscapes
  • Two days for birdwatching and local nature activities
  • An eastern Nepal journey through Biratnagar

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Kathmandu Valley sightseeing

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 3Travel via Biratnagar to Koshi Tappu

Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.

Day 4Explore the wetland habitats

Watch the changing birdlife and river landscape with a local nature guide.

Day 5Birdwatching and nature activities

Keep the programme flexible for the season, light and water conditions.

Day 6Return to Kathmandu

Continue to the next stop on the programme, with local travel and visits coordinated by the team.

Day 7Depart Kathmandu

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local nature guiding and the selected park activities
  • Lodge accommodation and the meal plan
  • Arrival, departure and any city travel connections
  • Park access and activity arrangements

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

No specialist wildlife experience is needed. Agree the walking level and available activities with the local nature team.

Accommodation: A lodge near the nature area, with city hotels where shown in the programme; standards and meal plans to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Will we see particular animals?

Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings cannot be guaranteed. The local guide plans outings around habitats, seasonal conditions and available access.

Is this suitable for birdwatching?

Birdwatching is central to the programme. Tell the team your interests so the local outings can be arranged around the season and available habitats.

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