KATHMANDU, August 1: The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has reported revenue collection of Rs 4 million for the fiscal year 2023/24. Assistant Conservation Officer of the wildlife reserve, Binaya Kumar Mishra, said the revenue was collected from the royalty of jungle safari, eco-tourism, penalty, elephant riding and other headings.
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 from SAARC member states while visitors from other countries should pay Rs 1,500 to visit the site for 12 hours.