Bardia Wildlife Safari Tour will take you to the largest and most undisturbed of Nepal’s National Parks. Protecting large swathes of the Terai region Bardia is home to an incredible variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. Located in the southwestern regions of the country, Bardia is only an hour's flight from Kathmandu but it feels like a world away from the bustling city. Visitors can relax as they explore the pristine and untouched natural landscapes of this stunning National Park.
The region is expansive, consisting of a mixture of grasslands and Sal forests. It is bordered by the river Karnali in the west and the Churia range in the north. The Babai river runs right through the park. All of these combined create a unique environment that is the perfect habitat for an array of animals who roam freely throughout.
Whilst visiting Bardia, you will have the chance to observe a number of different types of animals including the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger and Nepal’s famous One-Horned Rhinos. There are estimated to be around 22 royal Bengal tigers and 100 one-horned rhinos at Bardia so spotting these are rare, but don’t be disappointed because there are over 30 different mammals, more than 250 species of birds, and several varieties of reptiles, and water animals to see during your stay in Bardia! A trip to Bardia will certainly stay in your memory as one of the most enduring experiences in Nepal. These jungles in the southwestern parts of Nepal are an hour’s flight away from Kathmandu and holds an incredible variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Bardia National Park is also one of the most undisturbed protected areas in the Terai and is home to endangered species like the Royal Bengal Tiger and Nepal’s famous One-Horned Rhinoceros. The park is located in the far western district of Bardia and is bordered by the River Karnali in the west and the Churia range in the north, while the River Babai flows right through.
The varied geographical factors together with the cover of Sal, Savannah forests, and grasslands render this region ideal as a wild animal habitat. The park hosts 30 different mammals, more than 250 species of birds, and several varieties of reptiles and water animals.
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Welcome to Kathmandu! After your arrival at the airport, our representative will welcome and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of the city. On your first day, you can explore the vibrant streets and the winding allies while discovering numerous restaurants, cafes and stores in the shopping area Thamel. Or you can simply chose to relax in your hotel after your long journey.
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The scenic flight from Kathmandu will land you at Nepalgunj airport. From here it takes around a 2-3 hours drive to Bardia National Park. In the afternoon you will be guided on a tour around a Tharu village.
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Today an adventurous tour awaits you in this beautiful national park. You can overlook the tall grasslands and probably see some wildlife while being securely seated on an elephant’s back, or you can visit a crocodile breeding center. The Tharu museum also holds lots of interesting information about this incredible culture of the Terai. You can also go on a jungle walk where you can immerse your senses fully in this serene landscape.
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Today is another day where you can enjoy your wildlife adventure in Bardia as you will be going on a Tiger Tracking and Bird watching tour. It will be a busy day for you as a wildlife enthusiast. Be prepared to get really excited when encountering wildlife in Bardia.
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Another day of tiger tracking in the wilderness of Bardia National Park awaits you today. As a less populated national park, there are better chances to see a Royal Bengal Tiger here compared to any other national park in Nepal. Bardia is home to more than 56 Royal Bengal Tigers. Among the nine species of tigers, Balinese tigers (Panthera tigris balica), Caspian tigers (Panthera tigris virgata), and Javan tigers (Panthera tigris sondaica) have already gone extinct.
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Today you go to the Karnali river for Dolphin sightseeing. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity! Formerly quite abundant, the overall population of Ganges river dolphins (Platanista gangetica) is now probably fewer than 100 dolphins in Nepal, among which a group of about 20 live in the Karnali River. After an amazing time in the wilderness of Bardia, you will then be driven to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Stroll around the local markets in Thamel and go for some souvenir shopping if you like or enjoy a good coffee in one of the many cafes and bars there. Enjoy your remaining time in Nepal in leisure.
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Today is the day to say goodbye to Nepal. We will transfer you to the Airport for your flight back home. We hope you will reminisce in sweet memories of Nepal, its beautiful wildlife, people, and smile.
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