Overview

Bardia is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai. It lies in the western Nepal and comprises the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area of the region.  It is thickly forested by sal trees, and is carpeted with grass, savannah and river line forest. Similar to Chitwan National Park, but climatically little drier and more remote Bardia National Park contains the country's second largest Royal Bengal tiger population and daytime sighting are more common here than in Chitwan. It is wildlife habitat for endangered species like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, gharial, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and sarus crane. 

ACTIVITIES CAN BE DONE IN BARDIYA NATIONAL PARK:

Village Tour:

The jungle scenery, birds and animals alone do not make up the unique features of Royal Bardia National Park. The indigenous local people, the Tharus, are also of immense interest. One of the highlights of a trip to Bardia is a visit to the nearby Tharu villages. This provides an excellent and colourful introduction to the culture, farming and crafts of the Tharu people. A professional guide/expert naturalist will accompany you through the area and help you gather insights into the Tharu way of life

Elephant Safari:

An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horned Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasinghe, Nilgai or Blue Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Royal Bardia National Park their home.

A highlight of this trip will be the viewing from the watchtowers (Machhan) to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by experienced naturalist and wildlife trackers. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.

Cultural Programs:

A cultural program performed by the Tharus will be another highlight of your visit to the Bardia. The Tharus in colorful traditional costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.

Bird Watching:

Bird watching is always best on foot. Bird specialists will help you spot and identify the different varieties of birds, both local and migratory, that are found in Nepal. An excellent opportunity to see a many species of birds found in Bardia.

Crocodile Breeding Center:

It will be a fascinating visit to the crocodile Breeding Center.

Jungle / Nature Walk:

The nature walks in the jungle as well as bird watching and village tours, all of which will be accompanied by expert naturalists.

Full Day Rafting at Karnali River:

White water rafting and scenic float through exciting rapids, deep gorges, forested hillsides and remote villages. It will be an excellent opportunity for bird watching.

Jeep Drive:

This drive takes you through the road less jungle on a four-wheel drive vehicle to view the different kinds of flora and fauna