Bardia National Park in far-western Nepal is the largest undisturbed wilderness of the Terai – 968 sq km of sal forest, grassland and the braided channels of the Karnali River. Far quieter than Chitwan, it is considered one of the best places in Asia to see the Royal Bengal tiger in the wild, and is also home to wild elephants, one-horned rhinos, swamp deer, leopards, gharial and mugger crocodiles, the rare Gangetic dolphin and more than 400 species of birds. The 5 Days Bardia Safari Tour (4 nights / 5 days) is our most complete Bardia experience, combining walks, a full-day jeep safari, a rafting day on the mighty Karnali and dolphin watching, with a 3-star standard lodge, all meals, national park fees and all activities included, and transfers from and to Nepalgunj airport.
You arrive via Nepalgunj at Thakurdwara and spend the first afternoon in a Tharu village. Day two brings birdwatching, the Elephant Breeding Centre and a jungle walk with naturalists and trackers, followed by a Tharu dance. Day three is a full day in the park by jeep, crossing grasslands and river channels with a picnic lunch by the Karnali – the best chance of meeting a tiger or a herd of wild elephants.
Day four is spent on the water, rafting gently down the Karnali River along the park boundary and looking out for crocodiles, gharials and the endangered Gangetic river dolphin. On the last morning you visit a dolphin viewpoint before transferring back to Nepalgunj. Transfers from Kathmandu by private car (about USD 450 per car), public bus or flight can be added.
Why choose this safari?
- Jungle, river and culture in one relaxed five-day trip.
- Full-day jeep safari plus a rafting day and dolphin watching.
- Full board, park fees and all activities included.
Who is it for?
Wildlife lovers, photographers, families and nature travellers with time to explore. The grade is easy to moderate. Best from October to May.
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