Established as a national park in 1988, Bardiya National Parkis located in the western region of Nepal. Its total area is 968 sq km and includes a mix of rich ecosystems, including the Churia Hills in the north, the Babai Valley, and a buffer zone. About 70% of the park is covered by sal trees, with the rest comprising wooded grassland and riverine forest.
The park is drained by the Karnali River, which is home to rare Gangetic Dolphins. The park is a well-preserved habitat for one-horned rhinoceroses, Asian elephants, blackbuck, and crocodiles. More than 30 different mammals, over 230 species of birds, and several species of snakes, lizards, and fish have been recorded in the park's forest, grassland, and rivers. Langur, rhesus monkeys, civets, hyenas, wild dogs, sloth bears, otters, blue bulls, deer, and wild boars are commonly spotted creatures.
Jeep safari opportunities are available, or you can also go for a jungle walk with our nature guide. You can also visit elephant shelters and crocodile centers or go bird watching. One of the major attractions of Bardiya is the culture of the Tharu people, who are the indigenous inhabitants of the park. An evening or two of cultural programs is not to be missed.
The park is easily accessible by both air and land routes. One of the easiest ways to reach Bardiya is to take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then take a short jeep ride to the park. People can travel from the India-Banbasa-Mahendra Nagar border crossing. If you are near Nepalgunj, then visiting Bardia National Park will be a short drive. There are bus services from Kathmandu to Mahendra Nagar and a stop at Ambassa for park entry. Bus tickets cost about 21 USD and take about 18 hours. We will arrange the pickup services at the Ambassa. Whether you travel by bus or by air, the choice is yours!
Highlights
- Bardia National Park is a home of Royal Bengal Tiger
- Encounters with wildlife and mammals
- Adventure Jungle walk with countless numbers of deer
- Bardia National park own World No.1 sustainable destination in Asia pacific
