|
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.
|