Bardia Jungle Safari is a 4 day Wildlife adventure in Bardia National Park in Nepal. Four days Bardia jungle trip itinerary includes flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj and a return. You will be staying at a comfortable and safe place to rest after your adventurous days during the Bardia Tour.
Bardia National Park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, housing over thirty different mammals, including the majestic Bengal Tiger and the rare One-horned Rhinoceros. With over two hundred species of birds and a diverse range of reptiles and fish, the park offers a unique opportunity to witness nature's wonders up close. About 70% of the park's land is covered with Sal jungle, and the remaining 30% is a mixture of grassland and savannah forest.
Bardia National Park is home to 19 of Nepal's 39 legally protected species, which include the One-horned Rhinoceros, wild Asian Elephant, Bengali Tiger, Swamp Deer, Black Buck Antelope, Gangetic Dolphin, and Gharial Crocodile.
Endangered birds include the Bengal Florican, the Silver-eared Mesia, and the Sarus Crane in Bardia.
We understand that everyone's travel plans are unique. If you're short on time, we can arrange a 3-day tour packed with adventure. And if you're looking for a more immersive experience, our 5-day tour is perfect for you. We're here to cater to your needs and make your Bardia National Park experience unforgettable.
Bardia National Park, the largest national park in the Terai region of Nepal, is a testament to the untouched beauty of nature. Its extensive grasslands and forests, completely free from human intervention, offer a serene and pristine environment for wildlife to thrive.
This park is a perfect example of how to care for and respect all aspects of Mother Nature. Bardia National Park is said to be similar to what Chitwan National Park used to be before the commercial development, which was nearly 30 years ago. We are committed to promoting responsible tourism and minimizing our environmental impact during your tour.
The beauty of this park is that animals walk freely, unhindered by the nearest human civilization.
Bardia National Park, established in 1988 as "Royal Bardia National Park," covers nearly 968 square kilometers and adjoins the eastern bank of the Karnali River, bisected by the Babai River, in the Bardia district.
The crest of the Shivalik Hills divides this park's northern boundary, and the Nepalgunj to Surkhet highway forms its southern boundary. This protected area is near the Banke National Park, and together, they are considered the Tiger Conservation Unit extending toward 2,231 square kilometers.
There are many things and activities in Bardia national park and we have highlighted some of them below:
Bardia National Park is famous for prolonged and adventurous jungle walking. Many people do this jungle hiking to see tigers, wild rhinos, elephants, and other wildlife. You can do the jungle walk on this Bardia Jungle Tour, and if you need to hike longer, you must stay for many days. Rest assured, our experienced guides will ensure your safety at all times.
You can also do other activities along the jungle walk. Generally, visitors also like to join a jeep safari during the jungle walk to enrich their experience by going deep into the forests.
Various rivers around Bardia National Park are famous for boating, which makes a perfect day trip; you will see the forests and landscape from a new perspective. Ensure you are with someone professional during the boating, as there might be a high risk of crocodiles in the water.
The rivers around Bardia National Park are full of several fish species, making them a perfect place for fishing. Fishing in Bardia National Park is another viral activity. However, you must obtain a permit before fishing, and all the fish must be returned to the river. You can also rent fishing equipment.
Bardia National Park is home to hundreds of birds, so It is a utopia for bird lovers. You can find birds like Francolins, Lesser Whistling Ducks, Egrets, Warblers, Black Ibis, Hornbills, and Kingfishers here.
You can hire a professional guide who is an expert in spotting birds you want to watch or just wander around the park, and you will see many of them. Our guides will ensure a knowledgeable and enriching experience for you. Stay within the park, as the area outside Bardia National Park is also a dense forest with many dangerous animals.
A Tharu cultural museum is just inside the main gates of Bardia National Park. This museum displays the region's rich culture, tradition, history, language, dress, and assortments. It's a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture during your tour. You will also see their agricultural equipment and kitchenware. There is a small charge to enter this museum, and you can visit it if time permits while you are on the Bardia Jungle Safari Tour.
If you like to study crocodiles or are generally fascinated by them, you can visit the crocodile breeding center. You can enter the center from both inside and outside the park.
Make sure to ask around about the charges for entering the crocodile breeding center. If you want to see unique and rare gharial crocodiles, then there is another separate block for them; however, to join this part, you need to buy tickets, which is a bit pricey.
Bardia National Park has a small elephant breeding center south of the park, similar to the Chitwan National Park elephant breeding center. You can see elephants of different ages in the center. Some elephants here are used for anti-poaching patrols, while others are here because of their injury and for breeding.
This elephant breeding center remains open the entire day. However, there is a preferred time for visitors to visit this place.
You can rent a bicycle and explore the villages of Bardia National Park. South of Thakurdwara, you can ride to the bridge and take a left to reach several villages. You can also hire a guide to show you around the villages, which will give you insight into the daily lives of the locals. If time permits, you can do this tour while on the Bardia Jungle Safari.
Bardia National Park offers several well-looked-after domestic elephants. These fearless, majestic animals provide the safest and easiest way to move around inside the park, making Elephant Safari one of the most popular jungle activities.
Jeep safari is the best way to visit and explore Bardia National Park and see the wildlife.
The driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Kathmandu Airport.
You take a flight to Nepalgunj, which takes about 45 minutes. Our staff/representative will be on standby to transfer you to the Lodge in Bardia.
After having breakfast at the Lodge, you go for a jungle safari tour, an excellent opportunity to get a lifetime experience on the jeep safari and see the park's wildlife.
You visit the Crocodile Breeding Center and Tharu Cultural Museum. You then have a Lunch and go for a Jungle walk.
An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, and birds, and wait in the Tower (Machan) to go sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker.
After breakfast at the Lodge, you go on a Tiger tracking and bird-watching tour.
This is an excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal tiger and many species of birds found in Bardia Park.
You then have Lunch and go for a Jeep drive, an excellent opportunity to see wild animals.
You also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home.
After breakfast at the Lodge, you will visit the Karnali River to see dolphins.
Then, you will have Lunch and be transferred to Nepalganj Airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.
