- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $13,000
Bardia National Park
Bardia National Park is the largest protected natural area in Terai, tucked into the southwest corner of Nepal. This sub-tropical area features vast forested and grassland areas that have been protected from both human settlements and resource extraction since the park formed in 1988. It is home to a great number of species, including rhinoceros, elephants, and tigers, and has, long since it opened, enticed those adventure seekers and nature lovers looking for a safari away from traditional tourist destinations.
The park sits on the eastern bank of the Karnali River, near the Indian border. Visitors can arrive by the Nepalgunj-Surkhet highway, which forms part of the southern boundary of the park, and ease gracefully into their enchanting jungle adventure.
Experiences
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Bird Watching
In addition to an incredible number of mammals, Bardia National Park is home to over 400 unique bird species, including the white-rumped vulture and the bar-headed geese. To get the most out of the experience of bird-watching in the park, guests are advised to bring their binoculars and guidebooks: this is serious business for serious bird-watchers!
Elephant Ride
If the best way to experience a place is from the perspective of a native, why not let an elephant lead the way? Guests can have the chance to cross an item off their bucket-list and take a ride on an elephant through the park, observing the world around from atop one of the largest mammals.
Jeep Safari
With so many exotic mammals living in the protected wildlife area, no one can go wrong with a good old-fashioned jeep safari. Guests can zip around the 374 squared miles of the park to see elephants, tigers, rhinoceros, and many other mammals in their natural habitat.
Jungle Walk
It might not provide as much mileage as a jeep safari, but a jungle walk is a great way for guests to get up-close and personal with the vast varieties of flora and fauna that flourish in Bardia National Park. Visitors may even trek to the observation tower in the park to check it all out from above.
Rafting
For the thrill-seeking guests, the Rapti River provides an excellent opportunity to raft through the park. If they are lucky, guests will also have the chance to observe animals taking a drink or bath – including the crocodiles that often line the riverbed.
Village Tour
Just outside the boundaries of the park is the Tharu Village, home to the Tharu people, an identified nation by the Government of Nepal. Guests can spend some time with the people of this village, learning about life in the foothills of the Himalayas and experiencing the tribe’s different customs for themselves.
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Bardia National Park Itineraries
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $8,200
- Duration
- 15 days / 14 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $32,500
Karnali Lodge
Escape into lush jungle living at the Karnali Lodge in Nepal: a perfect getaway for adventurous, nature-loving souls. Located on the periphery of Bardia National Park, the largest protected wildlife area in the country, Karnali Lodge provides the comforts of home in the wilderness, with nine newly-decorated private rooms, complete with adjoining bathrooms. The lodge is a nearly fully-sustainable eco-center, with an organic vegetable farm that provides fresh fruits and vegetables for daily meals – the perfect sustenance for a jungle walk or jeep tour led by one of the lodge’s expert naturalists or for visiting with the lodge’s eight resident elephants. As guests enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife around them, they may take comfort in the fact that Karnali Lodge is committed to minimizing its impact on the park, adorning the lodge with soft colours and lighting and running nearly entirely on solar energy.
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