Duration
4 Days
Activity
Tours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
Summer, Spring, Winter
Introduction:
Bardiya National Park offers an enriching jungle safari experience over 3 nights and 4 days, situated in the far mid-western region of Nepal's Terai belt. Spanning 968 square kilometers, it stands as one of the largest undisturbed wilderness areas in the country. Unlike its more frequented counterpart, Chitwan, Bardiya remains less visited due to its remote location, requiring a 7-8 hour drive from Kathmandu or a 50-minute scenic flight to Nepalgunj followed by a short westward drive.
The park's landscape is predominantly dense Sal trees (Shorea Robusta) forest covering 70%, interspersed with grasslands, savannahs, and riverine forests along the Karnali River. The cessation of farming around Babai Valley has allowed natural vegetation to regenerate, creating prime habitats for a diverse array of wildlife.
Bardiya National Park boasts an impressive roster of endangered species, including the one-horned rhinoceros, wild elephants, tigers, swamp deer, black buck, Gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles, and the Gangetic dolphin. It also supports a variety of endangered birds such as the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia, and Sarus crane.
The park's rich biodiversity extends to over 30 mammal species, more than 200 bird species, and numerous reptiles, amphibians, and fish thriving in its varied habitats. Whether you're exploring the forest, grasslands, or riverbanks, Bardiya promises an immersive wildlife experience.
Visitors opting for the 3-night, 4-day jungle safari package can look forward to encountering this wealth of wildlife while enjoying comfortable accommodations in the park's lodges and hotels located near Nepalgunj.
Short Outline Itinerary Bardiya National Park for jungle safari of 3 night and 4 Days:
Day 01: Arrival and Transfer
Day 02: Wildlife Safari on Elephant Backs and Jungle Walks
Day 03: Full Day Safari and Photography
Day 04: Departure
Package plans (Itinerary)
- Early morning breakfast at the lodge.
- Check-out and drive back to Nepalgunj.
- Arrive at Nepalgunj airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.
- Early morning safari on elephant backs to explore the wilderness of Bardiya National Park.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- After breakfast, embark on a jungle walk to observe wildlife up close and learn about the flora and fauna from experienced guides.
- Lunch at the lodge.
- In the afternoon, enjoy another safari activity (canoe ride or jeep safari depending on preference and availability).
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Early morning breakfast at the lodge.
- Full day dedicated to wildlife photography and safari activities.
- Capture the diverse wildlife and landscapes of Bardiya National Park through your camera lens.
- Lunch at the lodge or packed lunch during the safari.
- Optional cultural program or visit to the Tharu village (local indigenous community).
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Early morning breakfast at the lodge.
- Check-out and drive back to Nepalgunj.
- Arrive at Nepalgunj airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.