Bardia National Park

5.0/5 from 622 reviews
  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Duration
    4 Days
  • Activities
    Wildlife Safari
  • Accommodation
    Hotels
  • Meals
    Full Bord Meals
  • Group Size
    Min. 2 Pax

Are you looking for a tour package to explore the wildlife of Nepal? If you do, check out the Bardia National Park! This wildlife tour package has safari tours, bird-watching activities, visits to museums and offers a high chance of having a glance at the endangered tiger.

On the journey, we’ll be entering the Bardia National Park, which covers almost 374 sq mi in the Terai region of Nepal. Before, it was known as the Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve and was set aside as a royal hunting reserve in the 1960s. Then, in 1988 the government finally proclaimed the area as a protected region and named it Bardia National Park.

A long time ago, people had rural settlements around the valley, but then later, they were shifted and resettled somewhere else. Now, the area is completely protected.

In a nutshell, this tour package is captivating as it will provide you with an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife and also learn about the cultures and rich heritages of the Tharu community.

 Major Highlights

  • Amazing flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, where you’ll get glances of the gigantic peaks, breathtaking landscapes, and rivers.
  • Hop into the jeep and enjoy the safari tours in the Bardia National Park.
  • Watch out for the endangered animals and several birds that’ll be visible inside the park.
  • Admire the dense forests inside the largest conservation park.
  • Look out for different vegetation and about 839 species of flora.
  • Visit the Tharu Museum and explore the different artifacts that are preserved inside.
  • Enjoy bird watching in the morning.

Route Overview

Here is a quick route overview for this wildlife tour package.

The tour begins with a morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, which takes approximately 50 minutes. Upon landing at the airport, we’ll take a drive to Bardia National Park. After reaching the hotel, you can relax at the hotel and visit the nearby villages.

The next morning, a jeep safari tour is organized. As we start the journey, you might get the chance to watch different mammals like wild tigers, swamp deer, and also rhinos. Later, we’ll get off the jeep and then head towards the Tharu museum. The Tharu Museum contains several artifacts like jewellery, kitchen utensils, old pots, and many more. Then, we’ll return to the hotel and stay there for the night.

In the morning, after savoring delicious breakfast, we’ll carry on with the plans for that day. Bird watching activity is arranged where you’ll get to watch varied species of birds and enjoy the sights. Then, we’ll continue heading into the jungle to watch the other animals in their natural habitats. We’ll return to the hotel and prepare for the departure.

An afternoon flight will be scheduled from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, and we’ll soar high in the sky, bidding farewell to a lovely trip.

When is the best time for the Bardia National Park?

The Wildlife tour is all about watching the animals and immersing yourself in the jungle. Hence, the best time when you can see these animals are from January- May and September- December. These spring, autumn, and winter season are perfect for these tours.

We recommend you skip the monsoon season as the trails can get muddy, and the animals will not be visible outside. Hence, we suggest you choose the best time.

Alternate Tours

If you are not convinced with this tour and want to explore other options, we have some recommendations.

You can check out Chitwan National Park a 3-day wildlife tour package. It’s an adventurous package that you can enjoy with your family and friends. On this 3-days trip, you’ll be taken to jungle safari tours, canoeing, and village tour. If you want to book this package, you can let us know via email.

So, why wait? Pack your cameras, and grab your sunglasses to explore the Bardia National Park. To know more, please send us an inquiry, and we shall respond to you immediately.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: KTM – BARDIA

Morning flight to Nepalgunj. We fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, which takes approx. 50 min. It is in the western part of the country, and the national park is about 100 km away from Nepalgunj. We reach there within 2.5 hours from the Nepalgunj airport. Upon arriving in Bardia National park, we will brief you about the activities we will engage in during our stay there. Around late afternoon, we will explore Tharu village. Tharus are one of the indigenous communities of Nepal and are the original inhabitants of this area.

We stay overnight at the hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Day 02: IN BARDIA NP: VISIT BARDIA NATIONAL PARK AND ENJOY JUNGLE WALK

After breakfast, we begin our tour with a jeep safari in the jungle. This National park inhabits 53 Mammals, including rhinoceros, wild elephants, Bengal tiger, swamp deer, etc. Besides that, 23 species of reptile and amphibian are found in the Park as Karnali and Babai Rivers border the area. We also visit a crocodile breeding center and the Tharu Museum. There are also towers in the jungle from where you will capture wild Animals passing by. An experienced nature guide will help you to track wildlife.

We stay overnight at the hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Day 03: IN BARDIA

Today, we will thoroughly enjoy Bardia National Park and relax. To watch birds, we will go to the jungle early in the morning. Today, we will penetrate the jungle deep. We will have a chance to see wildlife like tigers and rhinos. You can explore the jungle jeep drive.

We stay overnight at the hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Day 04: DRIVE TO NEPALGUNJ THEN FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU

Enjoy your breakfast and drive to Nepalgunj airport around 1 pm for our flight to Kathmandu. And upon arrival in Kathmandu, our staff will assist you to transfer your Hotel.

Cost Includes

  • All ground transportation private vehicle
  • Return flight from Nepaljung including departure tax
  • Accommodation with meal on full board basis
  • All jungle and tour activities
  • All entry permits, Jungle guide, etc

Cost Excludes

  • Foods and accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara
  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips for jungle guide

Travellers‘ Reviews

Read our genuine feedback from past travelers with Nepal Hiking Team sourced from TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot.

  • Exciting and most memorable experience

    Experience of a lifetime! Leading up to the trip, I felt some excitement and uncertainty because I was traveling from New Jersey to Nepal, so it was a trip to the other side of the world. Also knowing we were going to trek to the highest region in the world.

    Once we arrived in Kathmandu, we met up with our guide (Bhim). After a few minutes of talking with him, I felt a sense of calm and my excitement of joy grew from there. And I was right he and his team made sure we had the best experience possible.

    The full trek going and coming was incredible. Our guide, Bhim, made sure we had the best experience. Can’t say enough of how wonderful he and his team made this one for the books!

    I highly recommend booking with this company and Bhim! Namaste!

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    - Excellent

    Mr. Oscar A

    12th Nov 2024
  • Solo Traveler

    I just completed trekking in Nepal together with another solo traveler. The service of Nepal Hiking Team was exemplary from the start till the end. Nothing beats word-of-mouth good reviews. 

    Mr. Ganga has been very responsive to queries from Day 1 and was physically present even on the last day to officially close the loop for the package tour.

    Our guide Bibek was very patient and sincere as he led us through the trek. He resolved issues with his heart and people skills and gave assurance whenever plans suddenly changed.

    He ensured things were changed for the better. Our porter, Rajendran, was also good and always arrived ahead of time to ensure our rooms were confirmed.

    - Guided by Bibek Dhamala

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    - Excellent

    Ms. Norleen A

    21st Oct 2024
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    We had the best time in Nepal. The beautiful views and warm hospitality of the Nepali people are truly unparalleled.

    Instrumental to our amazing experience were our guide, Netra, and porter, Vasu.

    We were super well taken care of. Netra was quick to assess our physical abilities and was able to effectively set the pace for our hikes. He had very good knowledge of the route and terrain. Importantly, this was our first time attempting a hike at a high altitude, so he took extra care to check on us regularly.

    On a personal note, proper gear, including a powerful down jacket for -20 degrees Celsius and a proper hiking backpack, is super essential.

    Overall, I would highly recommend the Nepal Hiking Team and Netra/Vasu for your Nepal adventure!

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    - Excellent

    Ms. Gen T

    14th Oct 2024
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    We were a group of 17 people from California who had been preparing for a year for this trip. Nepal Hiking Team was referred to us by one of my friends. After talking to & interviewing several companies, NHT seemed very responsive, cost-effective & experienced. After the trip, they proved us nothing less.

    Their guides are top-of-the-line, very kind, and helpful. They made sure we all were prepared for the next day, set our expectations rights, & guided us through managing altitude sickness.

    We all made it to Nepal and came back happy and healthy.

    We all thank NHT for making our dream come true, and looking forward to many more with them.

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    - Excellent

    Ms. Shaili A

    8th Oct 2024
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    I highly recommend the Nepal Hiking Team for anyone planning to trek in Nepal. My spouse and I had a fantastic time on our trek and greatly credit our positive experience to the thought and care put into it by Nepal Hiking Team in coming up with a personalized plan that would enable us to succeed.

    Every detail was considered to match us based on our abilities and interests. We also could not have felt more cared for minute to minute by the team that supported us from the minute we arrived in Kathmandu until our departure.

    Our guide, Nim, was amazing -- so careful, thoughtful, warm, and supportive. And our porters, Sabin and Ganesh, were delightful. They were all unbelievably generous in terms of how much they worked to ensure we were comfortable and prepared. They thought of every detail along the way.

    - Guided By Nim Dahal

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    - Excellent

    Ms. Jlevi

    14th May 2024
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