Journey into the Wild: Bardia National Park Safari in Nepal

Overview

Located on the eastern banks of the Karnali River, Bardia National Park is quite a beautiful place to enjoy the wildlife of Nepal. Journey into the Wild: with Bardia National Park Safari in Nepal, this National Park is home to a wide variety of birds and animals. Also, the national park is the largest national park in Nepal with an area of 968 sq. kilometres. Forests cover 70% of the park, with the rest being grassland. The park provides a habitat for 642 faunal and 839 floral species.

Bardia National Park Tour Itinerary

1. day 1

   Arrival at Bardia National Park

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   Our representative will pick us up from Nepalgunj airport and take us to Bardia National Park. The Park is a mere 90 kilometres away from Nepalgunj which requires about a 2-hour drive. After checking in at our resort, we take a tour of a Tharu village nearby. These Tharu people are believed to be the indigenous people of this area. We will also visit the crocodile farm that provides a breeding environment for endangered crocodiles.

    

2. day 2

   Bardia National Park: jungle safari full day

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   After having breakfast, we journey towards the woods on foot. Our experienced guide will be with us at all times. The deep jungle of Bardia houses a number of wild animals such as one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, barking deer, hog deer, sambar deer, spotted deer, blackbuck, Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, and golden jackal, among others. There are also view towers in the jungle where we can watch the wildlife without disturbing them. After the jungle safari, we return to our resort. Also, we can take part in the traditional Tharu dance.

3. day 3

   Bardia National Park: float safari, bird-watching, cultural dance program.

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   After having breakfast, we get on a private vehicle and drive to Chisapani. It takes only about an hour to reach there. There, we begin our jungle expedition as we walk past the forest and the quiet river. A guide will accompany us at all times as we journey through the sub-tropical landscape, exploring the wilderness. We’ll be catching glimpses of several wild animals drinking the water of the colossal Karnali River. We’ll boat on the river which also has the rare Gharial crocodile and Gangetic dolphins. Moreover, we will also participate in bird-watching as the area is a sanctuary for hundreds of species of birds. Additionally, we attend another Tharu cultural program.

4. day 4

   Elephant-back Safari, final departure.

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   After breakfast in the morning, we begin our elephant-back safari. It gives a wonderful opportunity to view the wildlife of the jungle up close. After an hour of the elephant ride, we get back to our resort. After refreshing and having lunch, we will be transferred to Nepalgunj Airport from where we’ll fly back to Pokhara

• Park entry fee
• A/C Accommodation and food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Village tour.
• Jeep Safari into the deep jungle
• Wildlife/safari guide, all excursions
• Tharu cultural performance.
• Bird watching.
• traditional Tharu Culture program.

• Nepalese visa fee.
• Excess baggage charge(s).
• Other any transportation except  Included in the section.
• International flights.
• Travel and rescue insurance.
• Personal expenses.