Royal Bardia National Park is the largest untouched wilderness in the Terai region of Nepal. The park protects 968 sq km of sal forest and whispering grassland, bordering the Geruwa and Karnali Rivers. The atmosphere is wonderfully tranquil and with the current slump in tourism, you may well have the whole place to be yourself. The park is home to more than 37 mammals including Royal Bengal Tigers, One-horned Rhinos and Asian Elephant but these animals are elusive and sightings are rare. Other mammals in the park include grey langurs, rhesus macaques, leopards, civets, hyenas, sloth bears and barking, spotted, sambar and hog deer. Bardia also has more than 250 species of birds, including the endangered Bengal florican and sarus crane.

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Largest untouched wilderness in the Terai region of Nepal
More than 37 mammals including Royal Bengal Tigers, One-horned Rhinos and Asian Elephant
More than 250 species of birds, including the endangered Bengal florican and sarus crane
Gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles and Gangetic dolphins around Gheruwa and Karnali Rivers

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 m)

Our Airport representatives will receive you at the airport. We will then transfer you to your respective hotels. You will have the rest of the day free to explore Kathmandu as you please. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Half day Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, Fly to Nepalgunj and Drive to Thakurdwara, Bardia; 1hr flight and 2 hrs drive

Half-day sight-seeing around the valley including World Heritage Sites. Fly afternoon flight to Nepalgunj and drive to Bardia. Overnight stay at resort in Bardia.

Day 3

Jungle Walk Safari and Tharu Cultural exploration

Early breakfast at hotel and Visit Tharu Museum. Enter the national park in the early morning, carrying lunch packs. Spend entire day in the jungle, covering the main rhino and tiger habitats. Jungle walks can also be replaced by full-day jeep safari or rafting. Overnight stay in Bardia.

Day 4

Guided Bird Watching and Visit Crocodile Breeding Centre

After having our early breakfast at hotel we will go for a guided bird watching tour followed by a visit to the Crocodile Breeding Center. We will have our Lunch at the resort. After that we can either go for an Elephant ride or visit the Blackbuck Conservation Area. Overnight stay at resort in Bardia.

Day 5

Fly back to Kathmandu and Half day Sightseeing

After an early breakfast, we take the return flight back to Kathmandu where we will be transferred to our hotel. For the rest of day, we are free to roam around the valley including half day sightseeing. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 6

Departure transfer to airport

At about 3 hours prior to your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport to fly your onward destination.