Nepal · Wildlife

3 Days Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Tour from Kathmandu

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kathmandu. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the wetlands and river habitats of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
02 Enjoy guided bird watching on foot and around the Sapta Koshi River
03 Take a raft boat safari with chances to spot water birds, wild buffaloes, and dolphins
04 Visit the Koshi Barrage for additional birdlife and freshwater dolphin viewing
05 Stay at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp with meals included
06 Travel conveniently with round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Biratnagar
07 Experience a quieter, less-crowded wildlife destination in Nepal

Discover one of Nepal’s lesser-visited wildlife destinations on this 3-day escape to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve from Kathmandu. Ideal for nature lovers and birdwatchers, this trip combines guided bird watching, nature walks, boating on the Sapta Koshi River, and time in the reserve’s wetland landscapes.

Look out for wild water buffaloes, blue bulls, golden jackals, and, if luck is on your side, rare Gangetic dolphins. With over 400 species of birds recorded in the area, Koshi Tappu offers rewarding wildlife viewing in a peaceful setting away from the crowds.

Your tour includes round-trip domestic flights between Kathmandu and Biratnagar, airport transfers, accommodation, meals, reserve entry fees, and guided jungle activities for a smooth and immersive wildlife experience.

Look out for wild water buffaloes, blue bulls, golden jackals, and, if luck is on your side, rare Gangetic dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Biratnagar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day 1 : Arrive at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp and begin half-day bird watching

8 am - Pick up from Hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport
Arrive at Biratnagar Airport. Meet and drive 1 hour to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp
1 pm – Enjoy the Lunch
3 pm – Go for Bird watching tour around Saptakoshi river on foot
7 pm - Dinner
Meals included: lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp

Day 02

Day 2 : Early morning nature walk and full-day safari after breakfast

5:30 am - Wakeup call
6 am - Morning nature walk in the vicinity
8 am - Breakfast
9 am - 6 pm: Raft boat on the upper part of 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. (Please note: Koshi Barrage and surrounding area is wide and everyday guests will be taken to different areas).
7 pm: Dinner
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp

Day 03

Day 3 : Early morning bird watching and departure after breakfast

5:30 am - Wakeup call
6 am: More bird watching in the nearby Jungle
8 am: Breakfast
9 am: Transfer to Biratnagar Airport for your departure from Koshi
Arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport and Hotel drop off.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kathmandu. 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation in safari tent on twin-sharing basis. For single guest we offer single room.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee on odd timing)
Jungle activities guided walking tour, boating, jeep safari and visits to Koshi Barrage
Private transfer (from Biratnagar Airport to Koshi Tappu reserve and vice versa)
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Entry Fee
Kathmandu- Biratnagar - Kathmandu airfare
Expert Tour Guide from Biratnagar

What's Not Included

Any drinks
Optional activity fee
Tips for Guide and Driver
Travel Insurance
Emergency Evacuations

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
Accommodation in twin sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.
If luck favors, you might get a chance to observe rare Gangetic Dolphins
This wildlife reserve is visited by few number of wildlife lovers every year and is less crowded.
The national park entry tickets provide by our guide at the entrance gate.
Pick up and drop off service is offered from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road and Kathmandu International Airport