Bardia National Park (968 sq Km) is home to the endangered royal Bengal tiger and Asian famous one-horned rhinoceros. The national park is located Bardia district lying in far western Nepal and is bordered by river Karnali in the west, the Churia range in the north. The Babai Rivers flows right through the park providing wild species with an excellent habitat. The best time to visit the park is autumn, winter and early summer when the weather is warm and dry.
The park is situated in Midwestern Nepal. It extends from the lowlands, which contain sal and riveting forests and grasslands, into the Siwalik Hills, which are covered in chir pine and stunted sal. Mammals include tiger, swamp deer, and the recently introduced Indian rhinoceros. The park is rich in lowland forest; birds include some western specialties, such as the white-napped woodpecker.The best way to reach the park is via Nepalgung in Banke District. Nepalgung is connected easily accessible by air and road from Kathmandu.
We transfer you to the Kathmandu Airport to fly to Nepalganj. You fly to Nepalganj and on your arrival at Nepalgunj airport our staff receive you and transfer you to our Lodge. You will be offered refreshment and be given a briefing on our lodge and its facilities, after being given your programs for the day, your room will then be allocated to you and overnight at lodge.
After having breakfast at lodge/resort, you go for Elephant ride (for an hour), an excellent opportunity to get the lifetime experience on the elephant back and to see the wildlife of the Park, Visit to visitor Center, Crocodile Breeding Center and Tharu Cultural Museum.
After having breakfast at lodge, you will go for Tiger Tracking and Bird Watching which is an excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia.
After having breakfast at lodge, you will go to visit to Karnali River for Dolphin Sightseeing then have a Lunch and Transfer to Nepalganj and flight to Kathmandu.
Bardia National Park is smaller than Chitwan but houses the same exotic animals and jungle environment of the Terai. Bardia is more isolated than Chitwan which is why it has fewer resorts and fewer visitors. But this also adds to the excitement of exploring this jungle. All resorts border the boundary of the park and numerous jungle activities are possible. The resorts are extremely pleasant and enjoyable and offer Bardia as their front yard.
There are a wide variety of jungle activities available in both parks. Elephant rides are the best way to explore the jungle and search for wildlife. Jeep safaris are also available for those who don’t feel like riding atop an elephant. Others might enjoy a jungle walk with an experienced guide who can tell you all about the wildlife and vegetation that is unique to the Terai region. Canoeing on the Rapti or Narayani rivers is a great way to see the many different bird species of Chitwan. And there’s always the rare chance that you can see the elusive freshwater Gangetic dolphins that inhabit the rivers. All of these activities are included in your jungle package.
Included in all of our jungle packages is transportation. Tourist buses, private transportation, and airline flights are available for both Chitwan and Bardia National parks. We highly recommend flying to Bardia because the bus ride from Kathmandu can take over 15 hrs on a rough road. Chitwan is 5-6 from Kathmandu on a bus. All transportation to the lodges inside the park will be provided.
