Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Attracts Over 9,000 Tourists in FY 2082/83
Summary
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve attracted over 9,000 tourists in fiscal year 2082/83, with most visitors being domestic tourists who came to see endangered species like the Arna and diverse birdlife.
Key Points
- A total of 9,242 tourists visited Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve by Jestha in fiscal year 2082/83.
- Out of total tourists, 9,070 were Nepali, 25 from SAARC countries, and 147 from other foreign countries.
- The highest number of tourists visited in the month of Mangsir (1,893) and the lowest in Asoj (325).
- The reserve is home to critically endangered Arna, dolphins, 498 bird species, and various other wildlife, attracting increasing tourism.
