Bardia National Park
The Bardiya National Park is a protected area in Nepal that was established in 1988 as Royal Bardia National Park. Covering an area of 968 km2 (374 sq mi) it is the largest and most undisturbed national park in Nepal's Terai, adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River and bisected by the Babai River in the Bardiya District. Its northern limits are demarcated by the crest of the Siwalik Hills. The Nepalgunj-Surkhet highway partly forms the southern boundary, but seriously disrupts the protected area. Natural boundaries to human settlements are formed in the west by the Geruwa, a branch of the Karnali River, and in the southeast by the Babai River.
Together with the neighboring Banke National Park, the coherent protected area of 1,437 km2 (555 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Bardia-Banke that extends over 2,231 km2 (861 sq mi) of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests.
Bardia National park is the largest national park and wilderness area in the Terai and has excellent wildlife-watching opportunities. Bardia is often described as what Chitwan was like 30 years ago, before being overrun by tourism. The park protects 968 sq km of sal forest and grassland, and together with the new 550 sq km Banke National Park it protects one of Asia’s largest stretches of tiger habitat. That’s a lot of habitat, but even though tiger numbers are increasing after their recent demise during the Maoist insurgency, you’ll still need exceptionally good luck to see one here.
There are also healthy populations of wild elephants and one-horned rhinos among the 30 species of mammals living here. Bardia also has more than 250 species of birds, including the endangered Bengal florican and sarus crane. Gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles and Gangetic dolphins are occasionally spotted on rafting and canoe trips along the Geruwa River, the eastern channel of the Karnali River.
We are happy to pick you up from Nepalganj airport ( US$ 65 each way per jeep), from the bus stop on the main road at Ambasa for free.
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Suggested Itinerary
3 Nights 4 days program schedule
Day 1: Arrive in the lodge sometime today. In the afternoon discover Tharu life and culture with a guided walk from the lodge through neighbouring villages and farmland.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Wake up call followed by tea or coffee. Whole day Tiger tracking trek with pack lunch and Bird Watching an excellent opportunity to see a Bengal tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Guided Jeep Safari, visiting areas of the park you didn't reach during the jungle walk. Half day Tiger Tracking ( Half day jungle walk).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Early morning bird watching walk outside the park followed by free time to relax or explore the surrounding village.Departure for onward Journey.
Meals included : Breakfast
Foreigner
3 nights 4 days |
USD 280 per person OFFER |
Nepali
3 nights 4 days |
NPR 13500 per person OFFER |
Cost Includes:
Cost Excludes:
Clothing equipments
- Couple of t-shirts
- Hat to protect from Sun
- Sun's cream
- Sun's glasses
- Water bottle
- Day pack
- Half pant/ light pant
- Flip/ sport shoes
Ms. Anna
USA
Thank you –Tej for wonderful trek. Nepalese are great loving, caring people. I will come back again! I enjoyed it.
Maik Reger
Germany
Hi All,
I have a nice trip with my family. My guide Dhan was the best. I will come back. Thank you !
Oessrel (Jang) Chaichum
Malaysia
Tej,
Not only beautiful sky and beautiful mountain, we experienced, we discovered our inner strength with your friendly encouragement. We had a good time through a long journey with lots of laughter and fun. We enjoyed each other’s companies. Thanks for the friendship and your professionalism. You mingled so well with the Thai even you learned how to do the picture posting. Hope this trip will be a memorable one to you as same as us.
Thanks for everything.