The southern belt of Nepal is known as the Terai. It is a low land covered with dense subtropical forest. Here you will find some of the most exciting safari destinations in the world. Koshi Tappu Safari covers the vast expanse Koshi River with its blue waters and lush jungle areas on both sides. The forest is the homeland of wild buffaloes, hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, blue bell and jackals. The vegetation of this area is mainly tall khar-pater grassland with a few patches of Khair-sissoo scrub forest and deciduous mixed river line jungle. During the Koshi Tappu Safari at dusk and dawn time you will see many varieties of birds and animals sitting along the river. The best place to watch the bird species is the Barrage, downstream of the river.