Bardia National Park

Trip Overview

Bardia National Park (768 sq km) is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai lowlands. It consists of Sal forests and tall grasslands. It is a regenerated habitat for endangered species like the 1 horned rhinoceros, wild elephant, tigers, swap deer, black buck, Ghariyal crocodile and genetic dolphin, cobras, kraits and pythons are also found here. Endangered birds include the Bengal Florien, Lesser florican, silver eared mesia and Sarus Crane. The local people are mainly Tharus.
Three hours jeep (75 km) for Nepalgunj which is 1 hour 10 minutes by air & 531 km by road from Kathmandu .

Best season: October to March, April to June
 
Temperature: Up to 45°C
 
What to Bring?
Binoculars,
Swim wear.
Flash - light,
Sun - hat and sun guard,
Insect repellent,
Shoes for easy walk,
Casual and
comfortable clothes.

Our Suggestion
The color of your clothes should be blended with surroundings. During the winter months from November to February, sweater and jackets are necessary in the morning and evening.

Highlights

Trip Map

Bardia National Park Map

Short itinerary

  • 2 nights 3 days Customized Safari Activities

Day 01: Upon arrival at the bus stop or at the Nepalgunja airport meet our office representative and transfer to the resort.

Day 02: Activities in National park

Day 03: After the activities and go to your next destination

  • Explore Bardiya-3 nights 4 days Customized Safari Activities

Day 01: Upon arrival at the bus stop or at the Nepalgunja airport meet our office representative and transfer to the resort.

Day 02: In National Park

Day 03: In National Park

Day 04: After the activities and go to your next destination

Detail Itinerary

Detailed itinerary

  • 2 nights 3 days Customized Safari Activities

Day 01: Upon arrival at the bus stop or at the Nepalgunja airport meet our office representative and transfer to the resort.
Refreshing, brief about the program
Have a lunch and rest
Culture tour, visit Tharu village and park visitor center
Sunset view from the river bank
Dinner and slide show about flora-fauna

Day 02: Activities in National park
Wake up call, tea-coffee drink and breakfast
Nature walk
Enjoy ox-cart ride or jeep drive to back to the resort
Have a lunch and rest
Encountering wildlife on elephant back safari or jeep drive
Dinner and Tharu culture dance show

Day 03: After the activities and go to your next destination
Wake up call, tea-coffee drink
Bird watching tour
Have breakfast and packing
Transfer to the bus station or Nepalgunja airport for departure

  • Explore Bardiya-3 nights 4 days Customized Safari Activities

Day 01: Upon arrival at the bus stop or at the Nepalgunja airport meet our office representative and transfer to the resort.
Refreshing, brief about the program
Have a lunch and rest
Culture tour, visit Tharu village and park visitor center
Sunset view from the river bank
Dinner and slide show about flora-fauna

Day 02: In National Park
Wake up call, tea-coffee drink and breakfast
Nature walk
Enjoy ox-cart ride or jeep drive to back to the resort
Have a lunch and rest
Encountering wildlife on elephant back safari or jeep drive
Dinner and Tharu culture dance show

Day 03: In National Park
Wake up call, tea-coffee drink and breakfast
Jungle excursion tour
Have a lunch and rest
Visiting wildlife sanctuary
Dinner and discussion about wildlife

Day 04: After the activities and go to your next destination
Wake up call, tea-coffee drink
Bird watching tour
Have breakfast and packing
Transfer to the bus station or Nepalgunj airport for departure

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes:

  • Twin sharing accommodation at Safari destination per itinerary
  • Bus transportation to safari destination and return by tourist bus
  • Full meals during the jungle safari
  • Jungle guide during the jungle safari
  • Jungle program as mentioned in Itinerary
  • National park fee
  • All required local tax and Gov tax

Cost Exclude:

  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke and entire beverage during the jungle safari
  • Tips and any other extending trips and accommodation.
  • Programs other than mentioned in itinerary

Date & Price

Date and price

Useful Info

Key activities:
Crocodile Breeding Centre:

There is a crocodile breeding center at the park headquarter for Gharial and Marsh mugger to increase it’s number, which includes two major sections-hatchery and rearing sections. We will have an exciting visit to the crocodile breeding centre in the national park.

Jeep Drive:
To explore the vast area of National park Jeep drive is also the way to observe the wildlife. We will take you across in to the jungle in four wheels drive vehicles and have more frequent sightings of the parks unique animals, vegetation and birds. You can stop the jeep and walk to the animal possibilities area as well as see the various types of forests and natural beauty and scenery.

Karnali River Rafting:
An early morning 30 km drive by jeep will drop you by the Karnali River. Rafting is an great opportunities to sight the river birds, Asiatic gangetic dolphin, crocodiles, insects, three big animals and many more living in the river system as well as a great fishing in the river. Swimming is also possible and sometimes even the dolphins may join to your excitement.

Tharu village tour:
The jungle scenery, birds and animals alone do not make up the unique features of Bardia National Park. You will gain insight the indigenous Tharus, the ancient native people of the Bardia jungle. Also experience the local routes and typical lifestyles of villagers. This gives visitors an opportunity to intermingle with locals and get familiarity with their culture and traditions.

Elephant Safari:
Elephant safari is also the safest way to explore the wildlife up close. You will be taken into the bush and natural habitat of the quiet and beautiful jungle, which provides a different view of the park. You can travel through open grassland and dense forest on elephant back in search of rare wildlife. Your Elephant ride or known as Jungle Safari experiences Asian Elephant, Great One Horned Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasinghe, Nilgai or Blue Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena and many more.

Jungle/ Nature Walk:
Our jungle guide and wildlife tracker will take you to the jungle to point out the hidden life of the wildlife, where you can have wildlife experiences by walking safely, quietly, and leisurely through the forest as well as riverside. A highlight of this trip will be the viewing from the watch towers (Machhan) to have the wild sightseeing. We will have walk around the prime areas of the park to view nature's gifts like wild species of animal and birds blended with the surrounding flora and fauna.

Cultural Program:
A cultural program performed by the Tharus is another way to enjoy and make significant contrast of visit. Get entertain with stick dances and folk songs. The drumbeat and the agile breathtaking stick dance performed by the Tharus people. Their rhythmic movements and the exciting drumbeat may urge you to join them in their performances.

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Trip Facts

  • Grade: Easy
  • Best season: All Season
  • Type of trek: Hotel & Resort
  • General Duration: 3 to 4 days

 

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