Bardia National Park

Bardiya National park (968 sq. km); is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai. Thickly covered with sal trees and carpeted with class and savannah, the park has the second largest tiger population after Chitwan National Park. Other wild animals that roam here are the one-horned rhino, wild elephant, swamp deer, black buck, antelope, Gharial crocodile, and gangetic dolphin. Endangered birds that make there home here include the Bengal florican and sarus crane. The Park headquarters is about a four hour drive from the town of Nepalgunj which is linked to the Kathmandu by road (531km) and by air 75 Minutes.

Itinerary Detail

 

Day 1: - Arrival in Kathmandu

Himalayan Trekkers representative will pick you up at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Accommodation: 3-star hotel in KTM The office representative will brief you about a trip to Bardia and answer your questions and queries if any.

Day 2: - Scenic flight to Nepalgunj & drive to Bardiya

We take a morning flight to Nepalgunj and the jeep from the hotel will pick you up. On the way, we stop at Babai River to see the crocodiles and fish. Upon arrival at Bardiya, we will have lunch during which the naturalist will brief you on the day’s activity. In the afternoon you will visit the crocodile breeding center and the Tharu village. Night halt.

 

Day 3: - Jungle activities

Today after breakfast we walk into the forest in search of Bengal tiger. The half-day walk in the forest provides an opportunity to encounter many wild animals including the Bengal tiger as Bardia is one of the best places for tiger spotting.

Day 4: - Continue jungle activities & Bardiya National Park Tour

Today you will experience the Elephant back ride, bird watching and canoe/boat ride and explore the Bardiya national park-only national park with Bengal tiger in Nepal. Overnight.

Day 5: - Drive back to Nepalgunj & fly back to Kathmandu

We will have breakfast and depending upon your flight schedule, which is usually late afternoon we drive towards the Airport at Nepalgunj.

With a scenic return flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, you will be taken for sightseeing of Pashupatinath & Boudhanath. In the evening, farewell dinner with the team of Himalayan Trekkers.

Day 6: - Departure

Our airport representative will assist and transfer you to the airport for your scheduled flight back to your hometown.  Please do visit Nepal and other Himalayan nation with Himalayan Trekkers on your upcoming holidays! 

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What is Included / Not Included

Includes

  • All airport transfers
  • 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis 
  • 3 star hotel/resort in Bardiya National Park
  • All meals (BLD) in Bardiya National Park
  • All jungle activities
  • Experienced english speaking guide
  • Welcome/farewell dinner 
  • All applicable government taxes & official expenses Accommodation

 

Not Included

  • International airfares
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Personal expenses such as laundy, bar bills, phone bills, etc. 
  • Extra accommodation
  • Tippings
  • Your Travel Insurance
  • Any cost occurs from any unfavorable conditions such as landslide, bad weather, flight cancellation, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in the includes section

 

Being 17 hours drive from Kathmandu, Getting to Bardiya National Park is the main drawback. Many people do not main extra Excitement taking local transportation - all you are in Nepal to gain new experience! Other prefers to spend the extra money on domestic flights (US$99.00 one way). However if you are looking for the "Middle road" this is the solution. Bardiya National park does not have the same facilities you would fine in like Chitwan. However it is the jungle experience and insight into a different life style that is the main attraction. Local people use Ox and buffalo to plough the fields and grind the rice by hand (leg power actually!!).