Trip Mode:In Hotels and nice Jungle lodge-resorts basis
Areas of TourWithin Bardia National Park Nepal Far South-West.
Mode of transportExciting flight and drives both ways from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
Highlights of Bardiya Jungle Safari
“Jungle safari on least explored and visited jungles of Nepal Far South-West. The exciting thrill on elephant safari on the lookout for rare and endangered wild-animals. The exciting bird-watch tour and nature walks with hundreds of different species bird-life. Bardiya National Park most undisturbed area for exciting jungle safari in serene environment. Active jungle and wild-life safari exploring its deep pristine jungles famous for black buck deer. Safari in Bardiya famous for rare and endangered fresh water dolphins and other wild-life”.
Trip Overview
Bardiya Jungle Safari takes you to Far Nepal Mid-South Western plains which is renowned as the Terai belt of Nepal. Bardiya National Park is the least visited among many interesting national parks due to its remoteness. And this makes it more enjoyable where wildlife and the pristine natural environment are less disturbed.
Traveling by the overland journey to Bardiya National Park is very long and tiring. And therefore, we choose the scenic flight of 50 minutes to reach the warmer areas of Nepalgunj city airport. During the air travel, you can overlook the sweeping panorama of Himalayan peaks from Langtang-Ganesh-Manaslu-Annapurna to the Dhaulagiri range till it lands.
Nepalgunj is a city with a sub-tropical climate and close to Indian border nearby UP (Utter Pradesh) state of India. And therefore, we see the place and people with strong Indian influence of Hindu and some Muslim cultures. Then, after a short drive, it leads further west to reach Bardiya National Park premises. Then, we check into a nice lodge for varied game-life and activities.
The Park covers an area of 968 sq. km and is famous for Black Buck and Royal Bengal Tiger. Also famous for one horned Rhinoceros and hundreds of different species of mammals and reptiles with exotic bird life.
Located east of great Karnali River, one of the largest undisturbed parks in Nepal. Around 70 % of the total area is covered by Sal trees (Sorea Robusta) forest with a mixture of grassland, savannah, and riverine forest.
The park provides excellent habitat for rhinoceros, wild elephants, Royal Bengal tiger, swamp deer, blackbuck, Gharial, and marsh mugger crocodiles. Nevertheless, the park is also famous for the Gangetic freshwater dolphin, which is near extinction.
Some endangered birds in this park include the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia, and Sarus crane. Also, the park includes more than 30 mammals and over 200 species of birds. Many snakes, reptiles, and fish have also been recorded within the park forest, grassland, and rivers.
After an enjoyable and thrilling Bardia Jungle Safari, it’s time to return to Kathmandu. Again, with a sweeping scenic flight from Nepalgunj, we conclude this fabulous trip in Kathmandu.
Cost Details
What's Included in Bardiya Jungle Safari
Kathmandu – Nepalganj –Kathmandu both way flight tickets.
Three night four days Jungle activities on full board.(Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, National Park fee, Jungle Guide, and required things during in activities.
Nepalganj –Bardiya National Park-Nepalganj both way transports.
What's Excluded in Bardiya Jungle Safari
All kinds of drinks.
Extra days if you like to explore.
Your personal expenses
Price & Availability
Group Discount Available
1 Person
US$ 850
2 - 4 Person
US$ 775
5 - 10 Person
US$ 725
Itinerary of Bardiya Jungle Safari - 4 days
Day 01
Fly to Bardiya National Park transfer to Jungle Lodge.
As per flight time for Nepalgunj, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport and then board in a moderate size air-plane (Yeti Air or Buddha Air). The flight duration is 50 mins to reach Nepalgunj airport, with panorama of snow mountain range during airborne. Nepalgunj is located in Far South-West Nepal on the flat Terai country with a sub-tropical temperature.
Our representative or hotel/lodge staff will receive you after your arrival at Nepalgunj airport. Then, after few hours’ drive towards further west, we reach Bardiya National Park buffer zone where most of the lodge/hotels are located.
After your arrival at Hotel / Lodge, the guide and naturalist brief you regarding Jungle activities and Elephant safari.
Day 02
Full day Jungle activities and safari.
These two days you will be engrossed with Jungle programs activities as set by the naturalist and lodge. The programs include jeep safari in the thick verdant jungle with tall elephant grass. And other activities include boat ride, jungle-walk, and jungle drive with Tharu local village visit, the native tribe of Terai.
Day 04
From Bardiya National Park drive to Nepalgunj for the flight to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, as per flight time drive to Nepalgunj airport for flight back to Kathmandu. And on reaching Kathmandu after a super scenic flight, we transfer you to your respective hotels. In this way, after a great and exciting time on Bardiya Jungle safari, we conclude this trip.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon wet months from mid-June to mid-September. However, dry seasons are the most preferred for the Bardiya National Park visit. Therefore, Autumn(September to November) and Winter(December to February) are considered the best seasons for Bardiya Jungle Safari.
Bardiya Jungle Safari FAQs
Trekking Faqs
What are the payment methods in Nepal?
Common payment methods in Nepal are:
Cash-NPR
Credit and Debit Cards(visa, mastercard, American express)
Bardiya is much quieter and wilder than Chitwan. Walking through the tall river grassland on foot with our naturalists was thrilling. On our third day a wild Royal Bengal Tiger crossed the river right in front of us. An absolute dream come true for wildlife lovers.
LLiam Vance3rd Nov, 2022
Wild, uncrowded, and the absolute best place in Asia to spot Royal Bengal Tigers
Unlike the busier parks in central Nepal, Bardiya National Park in the far west feels untouched and pristine. Spending four days tracking wildlife on foot and via jeep alongside expert local trackers yielded the ultimate reward two separate, prolonged tiger sightings along the Karnali Riverbed. Seeing wild elephants and endangered Gangetic dolphins in such a quiet remote environment made the extra travel completely worth it.
OOliver Smith8th Apr, 2019
Wild, uncrowded tiger territory in western Nepal
If you are looking for a wilder and quieter jungle experience than Chitwan, Bardiya is definitely worth visiting. Walking through the national park with our expert nature guides was exciting from the start, and finding fresh tiger footprints along the trail had everyone completely alert and curious. We didn’t know what we might see around the next corner, which made the whole experience feel like a real adventure.
