The Park was established in 1969 as a Royal Hunting Reserve. In 1976 it was gazette as the Karnali wildlife reserve with an area of 368 sq. km and in 1982 it was renamed as Royal Bardia National Park. In 1988 it was extended to cover the whole Babai Valley to 968 sq.km and now the area has been double up. It is situated in the mid-far western region on the eastern bank of the Karnali River, about 600 kms west of Kathmandu. It is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai of Nepal. It is thickly forested by Sal trees and is carpeted with grass, savannah and reverie forest. It is a regenerated habitat for endangered species like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin, endangered birds includes the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 300 species of resident and migratory birds and many reptiles and fish have been found to be thriving here.
Trip Highlight
It is a regenerated habitat for endangered species like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin, endangered birds includes the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 300 species of resident and migratory birds and many reptiles and fish have been found to be thriving here.
Fact of the Trips:
Safari Name
:
Bardiya National Park
Days
:
5
Season
:
September to late December and February to late June.
Area
:
368sq.
Itinerary Details
Days 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu, and transfer to the Hotel.
Days 2:
Full day sightseeing in KathmanduValley.
Kathmandu/ Nepalgunj/ Bardiya National Park
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Nepaljung. About an hour flight will provide you the exciting view of 200 km of the mighty Himalayan ranges of Nepal giving you the feeling, as if you are doing an exclusive mountain flight, provided the weather is clear. From Nepalgunj airport our representative will pick you up to the Resort, which is about 2.30 hrs drive. Welcome drink will be served upon arrival. After lunch you will be taken for a nature walk to the Jungle. Overnight at Resort.
Days 3:
Bardiya National Park
Early morning wake up call. After breakfast you will be taken to the Jungle to see the mighty Karnali River with all its aquatic games, birds, crocodile & if you are lucky you might see the Gangetic dolphin. Lunch will be served on your return. Then you rest for a while waiting for the elephants to take you on a elephant back safari to explore the great one horned rhinoceros, four types of deer, monkey, wild boar, leopard & if lucky the elusive tiger as well. In the evening show the cultural dance. Overnight at Resort.
Days 4:
Bardiya National Park/ Nepalgunj/ Kathmandu
Early Morning wake up call. At 6.30 bird watching Tour through Bardia National Park. There are 360 different Species of Birds. Breakfast will be served on your return. After breakfast you will visit ethnic Tharu Village to have a close look at their social & cultural life. Then you return to the Resort to prepare for journey to Nepalgunj, catch a flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Days 5:
Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport.
Note: Departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable conditions like weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.
The Park was established in 1969 as a Royal Hunting Reserve. In 1976 it was gazette as the Karnali wildlife reserve with an area of 368 sq. km and in 1982 it was renamed as Royal Bardia National Park. In 1988 it was extended to cover the whole Babai Valley to 968 sq.km and now the area has been double up. It is situated in the mid-far western region on the eastern bank of the Karnali River, about 600 kms west of Kathmandu. It is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai of Nepal. It is thickly forested by Sal trees and is carpeted with grass, savannah and reverie forest. It is a regenerated habitat for endangered species like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin, endangered birds includes the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 300 species of resident and migratory birds and many reptiles and fish have been found to be thriving here.
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