Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Wildlife reserve and Ramsar site in Saptari District, Nepal.
The reserve spans 176 square kilometers across the floodplains of Sapta Koshi River, containing grasslands, marshes, and mixed deciduous forest in eastern Nepal.
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation established this protected area in 1976 to safeguard the last remaining population of wild water buffalo.
Local villagers receive annual permits to gather thatch grass from the reserve, maintaining a traditional connection with the natural resources.
Visitors can reach the reserve headquarters at Kusaha by taking a bus to Jamuha and walking 2.5 kilometers to access guided tours and elephant rides.
The reserve supports 514 plant species, 527 bird species, and the population of wild water buffalo increased from 63 in 1976 to 441 in 2018.
Location: Saptari District
Location: Sunsari District
Location: Udayapur District
GPS coordinates: 26.65000,87.00000
Latest update: May 14, 2025 23:58
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