Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve collects Rs 4 million in revenue

DHARAN, Aug 01: The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has collected Rs 4 million in revenue in the fiscal year 2080/81 BS.

Assistant Conservation Officer of the Wildlife, Binaya Kumar Mishra, said the revenue was collected from the royalty of jungle safari, eco-tourism, penalty, elephant riding and other titles. The highest amount of revenue was collected from the tickets sold for the visitors there.

The eastern belt of the Wildlife Reserve has become a key destination for academic excursions. The Wildlife Reserve charges Rs 750 in fees to the tourists visiting from SAARC member states while visitors from other countries should pay Rs 1,500 to visit the site for 12 hours.