Bardia National Park

 

The Bardia National Park is situated on the western Nepal Terai , about 400-km west of Kathmandu. The park is 968 sq. km in area and extends from the Churia hills southward to the gentle slopes of the 'Bhabhar'It is easily the largest and least disturbed wilderness spread in the Terai, and is predominantly Sal forest interspersed with tall grasslands. It is bound on the north by the Chure hills and is skirted on the West by the Geruwa river, a branch of the Karnali which is a major tributary of the Ganges. .

 Bardia is the home of a wide variety of animals, many of which live in and around the National Park. Spotted deer, Black buck, Hog deer, Samber deer, Wild boar, Swamp deer, two species of Monkeys, Wild elephants, Crocodile, Dolphin and Blue bull are found here. More than 350 species of birds have been recorded in Bardia, truly a bird watcher's paradise.

The Geruwa river that rushes in through a break in the hill range, silt laden and full with snowmelt, is home to the famous Mahseer game fish, gharial, mugger crocodile and the freshwater Genetic dolphin. The park also has cobras, kraits and pythons.

The park boasts more than 250 species of birds, including the endangered Bengal florican, Sarus crane and many species of geese, ducks and parakeets.

The activities here include jungle safari on elephant back, jungle walks, boat rides and jeep drives. The best time to visit the park is from October through March. The months of April-June are unbearably hot while July-September is monsoon time.

 

Itinery

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Bardia National Park.
After breakfast we move towards Bardia. Bardia is famous for Bardia Naional Park. After your arrival you will get a time to relax at Tharu(one of the tribe of Nepal who resides in Tarai region) bar or beautiful garden .Discover Tharu life and culture through our Tharu village and cultural tour. In the evening we will enjoy the cultural Program. O/N at Bardia National Park. 

Day 02: Explore Bardia.
After breakfast, you will spend your full day in Jungle activities and walking safari to view Gangetic Dolphin-swimming if possible. O/N at Bardia. 

Day 03: Full Day Wildlife Excursion at Bardia National Park.
Today after breakfast we move towards for full day sightseeing program, we will be walking Half day for the exploration of Tiger territory and rest of the you will go for Elephant Back safari, jeep safari in Bardia National Park. we will go for fascinating visit to crocodile Breeding Center, the sights and sounds of real animal, if we got time we will Rafting. This trip might be one of the best trips to have a full picturesque view of the Bardia. O/N at Bardia. 

Day 04: Bardia-Nepaljung transfer and Nepaljung-Kahtmandu flight.
Today early we watch various Birds and if we get more time we will explore surrounding village, Jungle and Nature. After breakfast, we will drive to Nepalgunj airport for 2 hours (70 km) from Bardia National Park and fly back to kathmandu. Today you will take rest or explore the Thamel market during the day time.

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