Bardiya National Park

Highlights

Visit the pristine National Park.
Experience the adventure of rafting, hiking, and camping.
Flight to the lowest altitude of Nepal; Nepalgunj.
Observe the endangered wild animals.
Enjoy the homestays and culture.
Unforgettable elephant ride and jeep safari.

Overview

Bardiya National Park is one of the undisturbed protected areas in the lower belt of western Nepal in the Bardiya district. The initial Karnali Wildlife Reserve was extended into the 968 km² and declared a National Park in 1988. The park was established to preserve the ecosystem and protect the habitat for several endangered and rare floras and faunas, with 70% of the subtropical moist deciduous forest and alluvial grasslands. A 45-minute flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj will bring travelers to the lowest altitude of Nepal, full of wildlife and dense woods. The city is neighboring two major national Parks; Banke National Park and Bardiya National Park.

The protected area is intersected by the Babai River and is bordered by the Karnali River on the west of the park. These two rivers are the habitat for the 642 faunal species, including a few alligators, 23 types of reptiles, and 125 species of fish. The Nepalese Army protects the Bardiya National Park. Similarly, wild elephants and Bengal tigers often cross human settlements and roads.

The Bardiya National Park has many lodges, resorts, and homestays to provide the best wildlife experience. The unforgettable elephant ride and jeep safari introduce you to the dense forest, elephants, rhinos, tigers, leopards,s and several other wild animals and birds. Travelers can also enjoy the real adventure of camping, hiking, rafting, cycling, canoe riding, and night campfires with hot barbecues of organically reared chicken and roasted boar.

The park is home to at least 53 species of mammals including wild elephants, one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, swamp deer, blackbuck, rusty-spotted cat, fishing cat, and Gangetic dolphin. The Bardiya National Park protects 407 recorded bird species including bar-headed geese, white-rumped vultures, Bengal florican, Grey-crowned Prinia, striated grassbirds, and other rare birds.

While the park is full of wildlife and dense forest, it also offers the incredible cultural experience of the indigenous tribal called Rana Tharu residing in the protected area. The park is quite famous for the living museum of the Tharu indigenous community including homestays and cultural dances which preserve their culture and ethnicity. Guests are welcomed with a smile and garland following cultural dance in ethnic attires.

Arrival in Kathmandu 1337 meter When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative at the Airport will be carrying a signboard with our company’s name and sometimes your name. Welcome by our representative at the Airport, then you will be transferred to the hotel and checked in. For a while, take time to refresh, A trip briefing will follow later today, and the time will be notified to you by our representative who picks you up from the Airport. He will let you know about your tour and travel orientation. If you are tired from a long journey, take a rest if not. Then, please be ready to explore and relax a bit in the surrounding important tourist hub Thamel for your convenience tell you to know about some good restaurants, ATMs, money changers, supermarkets, and necessary gear shops for your trip. If you arrive out of our office time, we rescheduled for tomorrow morning or evening for the trip orientation.

Heritage tour in Kathmandu We take you for a day tour of cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley after breakfast. The tour will give you a mixed insight into the history, culture, art, architecture, and spirituality of Kathmandu valley. The sites include; Swoyambhunath aka Monkey Temple: The oldest of all sites in Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhunath is an important Buddhist spiritual site having a history of over two thousand years old. This site has gained a popular name as a monkey temple as this small forested hill is a good habitat for hundreds of monkeys. The visit there will heighten your spiritual and cultural experience. Patan City including Patan Durbar Square: A tour of the medieval city of Patan gives you a great insight into the ethnic Newari culture, Buddhist spirituality, religious harmony, art, and architecture while you stroll around the charismatic alleys taking you to magnificent local community squares known as Bahal and eventually leading you to an incredible medieval palace square. The monuments and skill of the local artisans displayed on those monuments in the square will stun you with their unbelievable charm. Boudhanath Stupa: The largest of its kind in the world, this magnificent stupa is a very important center of faith for the people following Tibetan Buddhism. This place is a nice Circular Square with a stunning stupa in the middle of it which spreads a lot of spiritual vibrations around the atmosphere. Overnight hotel in KTM B/B.  

We depart Kathmandu for Nepalgunj by plane on the first day. In the west of the Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj, Bardia National Park is 90 kilometers away. After two hours drive from the airport, we arrived at Bardia. We will inform you of the activities we will be participating in starting the following day when we check into a resort in the Bardia National Park. We'll visit Tharu village in the evening. They were regarded as the region's first settlers.

Today we started the jungle drive after breakfast. Enjoy, and explore 53 mammal species, including rhinoceros, wild elephants, Royal Bengal tigers, swamp deer, and Gangetic dolphins, in this national park. Along with this, the Park is home to 23 different kinds of reptiles and amphibians. A Karnali and Babai rivers' proximity to the area. We also visit the Tharu Museum and a crocodile breeding centre. The jungle also has towers from which you can fire roaming animals. A knowledgeable nature guide will assist you in locating biodiversity. Overnight at the resort.

We will unwind and fully enjoy Bardia National Park today. We will travel to the jungle early in the morning to see birds. Today, we'll ride on the elephant's back and make a long excursion into the bush. We'll get the opportunity to witness animals like tigers, rhinos, and many more.

Today after breakfast, we will return to Nepalgunj to catch our flight to Kathmandu. We can take some time to explore the area based on the flight itinerary. When you arrive in Kathmandu, our staff will take you to your accommodation. You will have a goodbye dinner with Asiana today.

You will be transferred to the airport as per your flight schedule. We will pick you up from the hotel three hours prior according to your flight schedule.

Includes

Airport picks up and transfers to hotel.
Accommodations in the 3-star category with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Day sightseeing in old heritage sites with a city guide.
All of the ground transportation is mentioned in the Itinerary.
Bardiya National park entry ticket.
An experienced and first aid trained license holder nature guide.
Meals, insurance, salary, equipment, accommodation, and transportation of our tour guide.
Applicable government taxes (13% VAT and 10% tourism service charges)
Nepali culture show with farewell dinner.

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