Sunday, January 10, 2010

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve










Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve which stand today as successful testimony of nature conservation in South Asia. This is the first National Park of Nepal established in 1973 to preserve a unique eco system significantly valuable to the whole world. The Park covering the protected area of 932 Sq. Km. is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of southern central part of Nepal. The Park gained much wider recognition in the world when UNESCO included this area on the list of World Heritage Site in 1984. It should also be emphasized that only a very small part of the national park is used for tourism.
The great majority of the land, particularly in the hills, remains unvisited and therefore undisturbed. This is ideal for wildlife, and also preserves an element of mystery for humans; because large areas are still unexplored, our knowledge of what birds and animals the park contains is by no means finalized, and there is always the possibility of making new discoveries.
Activities can be done - Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

We 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.

Birdwatching
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.

Accommodation :

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp,

Reservation Office : P.O. Box : 536
Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal.
[t] 977-1-4226130 / 4247078
[f] 977-1-4224237
[e] info@koshitappu.com
[w] http://www.koshitappu.com/


Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp, set up in 1993, was the first luxury camp in this wildlife Reserve. It was set up primarily for bird watchers. The Camp is ideal for all nature lovers seeking peace within a paradise of nature.

The Camp is staffed with local naturalists and bird specialists. It has 12 large deluxe safari tents equipped with modern facilities. Its restaurant serves Nepalese and international cuisine and has a fully stocked bar.







Map of Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve.

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