Koshi Tappu Aqua Birds Watching Camp – 4 Days beyond the experience

Description

Koshi Tappu Aqua Birds Watching Camp An Eco-Lodge Experience in Nepal’s Wetland Wilderness  Powered by Osho World Adventure Pvt. Ltd.🌿 Trip Highlights

🏕️ Nepal’s First Eco-Lodge Birdwatching Retreat

The Aqua Birds Watching Camp is the first of its kind in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, combining eco-conscious lodging with expert-guided wildlife exploration. A sanctuary for peace-seekers and nature lovers.

🦢 Over 500 Species of Birds

Explore the rich avifauna of the eastern Terai, from critically endangered Bengal Floricans to migratory species from Tibet and Siberia. Ideal for serious birders and curious nature photographers.

🐃 Endangered Wild Water Buffalo (Arna)

This is the only place in Nepal where you can encounter the rare Arna in its natural habitat. Watch these massive herbivores roam free across the river plains and tall grasslands.

🐬 Rare Wildlife Beyond Birds

Keep an eye out for Gangetic freshwater dolphins, blue bulls, marsh muggers, civet cats, jackals, and more around the Koshi Barrage—a unique convergence of river and jungle ecosystems.

🚣 Wetland Safaris & Canoe Rides

Immerse yourself in the quiet rhythm of nature with dawn canoe safaris, grassland walks, and peaceful riverside sunsets. Koshi Tappu offers slow travel at its best.

🛖 Luxury in the Wild

Stay in spacious deluxe safari tents, each with modern comforts. Enjoy meals made from fresh local ingredients, plus drinks from a fully stocked bar offering relaxation after adventure-filled days.

👣 Locally Run, Expertly Guided

The camp is staffed by local naturalists and birding specialists, ensuring both educational and meaningful interactions with the environment—while supporting community-based conservation.

🧳 What to Bring

  • Binoculars (10x42), bird guide or app (like Merlin)
  • Neutral-colored clothing, wide-brim hat, sunglasses
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen, personal medications
  • Camera with zoom lens, reusable water bottle, flashlight
  • Daypack, power bank, light rain jacket (seasonal)

📍 Location: Eastern Terai, Sunsari District, Nepal
📅 Best Season: October to March (peak for migratory birds)
🕒 Recommended Duration: 3–4 Days
📞 Organized By: Osho World Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

Included

  • 6x Breakfast,3x Dinner,2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 5 nights
  • A government licensed English speaking Guide
  • Airport pick-ups & drops by tourist vehicle
  • All permits and entrance fees
  • Flight fare to and from Biratnagar including airport taxes
  • All our government taxes
  • Tourist service charge, vat
  • Official expense
  • Entry/Admission - Biratnagar
  • Entry/Admission - Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Excluded

  • All Items of Personal Interest
  • Extra foods & beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Stupa
  • Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa

Know before you go

All you need to bring for this Tour is simply some comfortable clothes; there is no any requirement of  special equipment on the tour. However for your ease, the following gives you the general idea about the personal items you need to manage for the trip. The personal items referred here are optional and depends upon your choice. The most important factor to be considered while choosing the equipments and your backpack, is the time of the year you are travelling.

In a tour, the vehicle transfers all the heavy items and equipments. But the Personal belongings of the clients which is required at any moment like money, water bottle, camera, suns cream and toilet paper etc. should be carried by yourself. It is therefore advisable that you pack the personal belongings into your daypack.

List of Recommended Equipment for the Tour:

  • Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase.
  • Daypack.
  • Warm wool or synthetic hat that cover your ears (only if you are travelling in the cold season i.e January, February and December)
  • Goggles or sunglasses for sunbeam, dust and wind.
  • A neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth if you feel you will need it and is for cold season i.e January, February and December.(optional)
  • 1 pair warm gloves (This is required if your are travelling in cold season i.e January, February and December).
  • T-shirts (2).
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket (preferable if you are travelling in rainy season from June to September.)
  • 1 pair cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis), 1 pair shorts.
  • 2 pairs lightweight long underwear/thermals (if you are traveling in winter January, February and December).
  • 2 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or capilene.
  • 1 pair light camping shoes or sneakers..
  • 1 pair sandals (Optional).

Medicines and First Aid Kits

(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)

  • Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches.
  • Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
  • Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
  • 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Your guides will have more extensive medical gear, but you should have the basics for general use.

Miscellaneous

  • Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies).
  • Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave on at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your).
  • Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
  • Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck and some are now being sold with a cord already attached. Handy as it avoids you from having to stop and look for it.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Toiletry kit. Be sure to include hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer
  • 2 bandanas.

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