Bardia National Park

The royal Bardia National Park is spread over 968 sq. km. and located in the western Nepal Terai. It is easily the largest and least disturbed wilderness spread in the terai and is predominantly sal forest sprinkled with tall grasslands. It is bounded on the north by the Churia Hills and is skirted on the west by the Geruwa River.

It is here that your chances of spotting a tiger in Nepal are the highest. Other animals include the rhinoceros, swamp deer, leopard, jungle cats, blue bulls, sloth bear, barking deer, and languor. There are a few wild elephants and some of the males are considered the largest in Asia.

The Geruwa River that rushes in through a break in the hill range, is home to the famous masher game fish, gharial, marsh mugger crocodiles and the freshwater Gangetic dolphins. The park also has cobras, kraits and pythons.

The park boasts more than 250 species of birds, including the endangered Bengal florica, Sarus crane and many species of geese, duck and parakeets.

When to visit?

The best time to visit Royal Bardia National Park is from October through June

How to get there

By surface Royal Bardia National Park can be reached by direct bus departing every afternoon from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Royal Chitwan National Park. Buses reach at Ambassa, the turn off for the Park, at approximately 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Forest Hideaway Hotel & Cottage is 13 k.m. from Ambassa. You will be received at Ambassa by our staff, and transferred to the hotel. By fight: Flights are available daily from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Upon your arrival at Nepalgunj Airport, you will be transferred to the resort by Jeep, which takes 2.5 hours from the airport.

What to bring?

Binoculars, Flashlight, A jacket or sweater from November through February. Lightest clothing with sunglasses and hats from April onwards. Pants should be worn during elephant rides. Bright colors such as red and white should be avoided since those colors have been known to upset the rhinos. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Please carry only the bare necessities but not jewelers and valuable items. During the warmer months swimming suits are recommended.

Package program on full board basis:

2 nights/3 days programs: Accommodation at Forest Hideaway Hotel & Cottage. Tour price: US$ 140.00 per head.

Itinerary: Day 01 On Your arrival at Nepalgunj Airport or Ambasa Stand, our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to resort. On reaching resort, our Guest Relations Officer will brief guests. 3.00 p.m - Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. 8.00 p.m.- Dinner Day 02 5.30 am - Wake Up Call followed by tea/coffee. 6:00 am - Bird Watching 7.00 am - Breakfast. 7.30 am - Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home. 1.00 p.m. - Lunch 3.00 p.m. - Jungle walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, birds and waits in the to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. 7.00 p.m. - Tharu cultural dance. 8.00 p.m. - Dinner Day 03 5.30 am - Wake Up Call followed by tea/coffee. 6.00 am - Bird watching. 7.30 am - Breakfast. 12.00 p.m. - Lunch. 1.00 p.m. - Departure for onward journey.

3 Nights / 4 Days - Extension Program Accommodation at Forest Hideaway Hotel & Cottage. Tour price: US$ 170.00 per head.

Itinerary: Day 01 On Your arrival at Nepalgunj Airport or Ambasa Stand, our staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to resort. On reaching resort, our Guest Relations Officer will brief guests. 3.00 p.m - Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. 8.00 p.m.- Dinner Day 02 5.30 am - Wake Up Call followed by tea/coffee. 6:00 am - Bird Watching 7.00 am - Breakfast. 7.30 am - Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia their home. 1.00 p.m. - Lunch 3.00 p.m. - Jungle walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, birds and waits in the Tower to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. 7.00 p.m. - Tharu cultural dance. 8.00 p.m. - Dinner Day 03 5.30 am - Wake Up Call followed by tea/coffee. 6.00 am - Bird watching. 7.30 am - Breakfast. 12.00 p.m. - Lunch. After having lunch relaxing. 7.00 p.m. - Tharu cultural dance. 8.00 p.m - Dinner. Day 04 5.30 am - Wake Up Call followed by tea/coffee. 6.00 am - Bird watching. 7.30 am - Breakfast 8.30 am - Jeep driving into the jungle. 12.00 am - Lunch. 1.00 am - Departure for your onward journey.

The above price includes: All Packages includes meals, accommodation, Park permit, Guide fees, bus fare to/from the park, and Jeep transfer to Ambassa, all tour activities as above itinerary. The above price doesn't include:   Airfare US$ 109 if you take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, transfer to/from Nepalgunj Airport. The additional cost for this is:- 1-5 persons: - US$ 28. 6 or more persons:- US$ 56.   Accommodation in Kathmandu, meal whilst in Kathmandu - allow US$ 18 per day, travel insurance, International air fare to Nepal, Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu, Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$15, Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.

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