Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
The first step to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is to arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal. Upon your arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your Hotel. After checking in at the Hotel, get some time to freshen up and rest. In the evening, we wholeheartedly welcome you to our office for a debriefing of the upcoming days. However, we are okay with visiting you at your Hotel. Your accommodation and dinner for the day is at your Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 Kathmandu sightseeing
Good morning! It is your first morning in Nepal, so we make this day remarkable. To enhance your tour, Boundless Adventure has included Kathmandu sightseeing on your second day. We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and take you to Kathmandu’s four different UNESCO Heritage Sites.
The drive first takes you to Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka. During your visit, the intricate wood carvings of the temples and monuments inside will attract you.
The drive moves towards Swayambhunath, an ancient religious complex on a hilltop. On Swayambhunath, you can appreciate the 360-degree view of Kathmandu Durbar Square, circumambulate the major Stupa, and participate in Buddhist practices.
Boudhanath Stupa is the next destination after Swayambhunath. The Stupa is the prominent religious site for Buddhist follower and a most-visited tourist destination in Kathmandu. You can appreciate the structure and beauty of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, Boudhanath. Also, you can get involved in the Buddhist religious practices you’ve experienced in Swayambhunath.
The day ends with a visit to the Pashupatinath temple. The temple lies on the bank of Bagmati and is a sacred Hindu site. You can appreciate its architectural beauty. Also, you will witness night flame work, locally known as “Sandhya Aarati.”
After a pleasant visit to some prominent sites in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel. Have a hearty meal and sound sleep at your Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar (80m) and drive to Koshi Tappu Camp
The actual journey to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve begins today. Get ready by finishing your morning meal, and we will pick you up from your hotel to start your way towards Koshi Tappu. To reach Koshi Tappu, you must first go to Biratnagar. Flight and ground transportation are two options to get to Biratnagar from Kathmandu. It takes around 10 hours to reach Biratnagar from Kathmandu by ground transportation and 30 minutes by flight.
Thereupon, you arrive in Biratnagar; we will take you to the Koshi Tappu camp. It is approximately one and a half hours of scenic drive from Biratnagar to Koshi Tappu Camp. Your overnight stay and dinner will be at the Koshi Tappu resort.
Day 04 Full day Excursion
Day four is your full excursion day in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. In the early morning, after breakfast at your resort, we will take you to the wildlife reserve of Koshi Tappu. On the day, you will be boating on the Sapta Koshi River. The boating allows you to see the surrounding environment, birds, and other wildlife, including marsh crocodiles, wild water buffalo, and Gangetic Dolphins.
You will return to your resort after exploring the surrounding areas and boating. At night, you can enjoy a fire camp and barbeque—your accommodation and dinner are at the resort.
Day 05 Birdwatching and Jungle Safari
The fifth day is your final day in a Koshi Tappu. In the early morning, you will go sightseeing with the birds at Koshi Tappu. With the view of the rising sun, you will witness numerous birds in the Wildlife Reserve. After watching the bird, you will go on a jungle safari. Elephant’s back and jeep are two options for Jungle Safari.
During a jungle safari, you will get a close view of numerous flora and fauna in the wildlife reserve. Water buffalo, Asian elephants, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boar, smooth-coated otter, and golden jackal are some unique mammals of the wildlife reserve you can witness during a Jungle Safari.
After the Jungle Safari, you can enjoy fishing before returning to the resort. The day’s accommodation and meal are at the resort.
Day 06 Fly or drive to Kathmandu
On day six, you will say goodbye to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and drive towards Biratnagar. A one-and-a-half-hour scenic drive takes you to Biratnagar. You can choose either to fly or take ground transportation from Biratnagar to Kathmandu.
After you arrive in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your Hotel, where you will have an overnight stay and dinner.
Day 07 Final Departure
Your journey to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve ends here, and we have to say goodbye to you. According to your flight schedule, we will drop you off at the airport. Have a safe flight.
