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Koshi Tappu Wetland Birdwatching – 5 Days
5 Days
Easy
150 m
November-February

Koshi Tappu Wetland Birdwatching – 5 Days

Per Person (USD)

$950

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Eastern Nepal

5 Days

23+ Species

Small Groups

About This Tour

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is Nepal's premier wetland birding destination and a Ramsar-listed site. Situated on the floodplains of the Koshi River in eastern Nepal, it hosts over 500 bird species including rare migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and some of Asia's most threatened species. A paradise for waterbird enthusiasts.

500+ bird species

Ramsar Wetland Site

Rare migratory waterfowl

Wild water buffalo herds

Trip Itinerary

Note: Prices are based on a minimum of two participants and may vary depending on group size.

Fly to Biratnagar, then transfer by jeep to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Afternoon check-in at the lodge, briefing session, and short evening walk along the embankment to spot first birds.

Pre-dawn walk to the riverbank and wetland areas. Prime time for migratory ducks, geese, storks, and waders. Boat ride on the Koshi River to observe waterbirds from the water. Afternoon grassland birding for Bengal Florican and Swamp Francolin.

Full day birding across riverine forest patches and open floodplains. Search for rare species like the Indian Skimmer and Black-bellied Tern. Afternoon jeep excursion into the reserve interior.

Dedicated session tracking migratory raptors, warblers, and waders. We will drive to the lake and stay there whole day. Evening return to hotel.

Last early morning birdwatching session. Breakfast and departure transfer to Biratnagar for onward journey to Kathmandu.

Birds You'll Spot

23+ bird species and varieties to spot on this expedition.

Swamp Francolin

Bengal Florican

Indian Skimmer

Black-bellied Tern

Pallas's Fish Eagle

Grey-headed Fish Eagle

Baer's Pochard

Ferruginous Duck

Ruddy Shelduck

Bar-headed Goose

Asian Woolly-necked Stork

Black-necked Stork

Painted Stork

Eurasian Spoonbill

Great Thick-knee

River Tern

Greater Adjutant

Little Heron

Purple Heron

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Knob-billed Duck

Osprey

White-throated Kingfisher

Pro Tip: Bring binoculars and a bird identification guide. Our guide will help identify all species!

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Price Per Person

$950USD

Duration

5 Days

Best Season

November-February

Tour Highlights

500+ bird species
Ramsar Wetland Site
Rare migratory waterfowl
Wild water buffalo herds

✓ Free cancellation up to 7 days before

Starting from

$950

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