Jungle Safari in Royal Bardia National Park
Welcome to Bardia National Park in Far Western Nepal! The park is located the Karnali district and is known for its fragile ecosystem and many endangered species of wildlife. This is the largest park in lowland Terai, and it covers 968 Sq km. The park was developed to preserve the ecosystem and safeguard the Bengal Tiger and its prey species.
Bardia is the home of endangered animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Asiatic Elephant, Marsh Mugger Crocodile and Irrawaddy Dolphin. A large part of the park is filled with forests of Sal Trees, as well as grassland and savannah.
The longest river of Nepal, the Karnali River flows through the park, and is one of the reasons people go to the park. This gives an option of White Water Rafting to the visitors a few hours’ drive up the river.
The main route to Bardia National Park is a one-hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (5,31 km) and then a 2½ hour jeep drive to Thakurdwara.
However, alternate routes would be a 14 hour drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara, 10 hours drive from Chitwan, 8 hours drive from Lumbini and 5 hours drive from Suklaphant Wildlife Reserve to get to Bardia.
Explore Bardia Tour (3 Days)
This tour is an introduction to Bardia National Park and the wildlife and plant life that inhabits the park.
Day 01: Transfer to Nepal Wildlife Resort, Thakurdwara, Check-in, brief about the program by Naturalist and Field Guides. After lunch discover Tharu life & culture and then visit to Elephant Breeding Centre.Day 02: Wakeup followed by Tea/Coffee & Breakfast. Exploration of Tiger territory on foot followed by lunch and Elephant back jungle safari. Dinner and overnight.
Day 03: Wakeup call followed by tea/coffee & breakfast. Bird watching after Breakfast and Departure to next destination.
Deluxe: US$ 310 per person. Includes accommodation in Nepal Wildlife Resort, guide, all activities and round trip transportation.
Discover Bardia Tour (4 Days)
This is an in-depth tour that explores the jungle and river around Bardia National Park and showcases the rich flora and fauna within the park.
Day 01: Transfer to Nepal Wildlife Resort, Thakurdwara, Check-in, brief about the program by Naturalist and Field Guides. After lunch discover Tharu life & culture and then visit to Elephant Breeding Centre.
Day 02: Wake up followed by Tea/Coffee & Breakfast. Full day visit to the longest river in Nepal, The Karnali River and the Irrawaddy Dolphins in it (Fresh water dolphins).
Day 03: Wakeup call followed by tea/coffee & breakfast. Half day jungle walk, lunch, Elephant safari, Dinner and overnight.
Day 04: Wakeup call followed by tea/coffee & breakfast. Bird watching after breakfast and departure to next destination.
Deluxe: US$ 360 per person. Includes accommodation in Nepal Wildlife Resort, 3 meals per day, transfers to and from the resort, all activities and your guide.
Note: Package does not include any air fare but can be arranged on extra payment.