Bardiya National Park is a protected area in Nepal established in 1988 as a Royal Bardiya National Park. Bardiya NP is the largest and less crowded wilderness area of west Nepal, adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River in the Bardiya District. It covers an area of 968 Kilometers Square (374 sq mi).
The nearest airport to Bardiya National Park is Nepalgunj Airport in the Banke District of Nepal. There are several domestic flights from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, and the flight time is about 45 minutes. You must drive about three hours from Nepalgunj Airport to Bardiya National Park. You can take a bus or hire a private Jeep from Nepalgunj Airport.
Alternatively, you can drive to Bardiya National Park, take a regular bus from Kathmandu to Ambassa, or direct to Thakurdwara. The bus ride to the destination from Kathmandu is about 13-14 hours. If you are driving with your private vehicle, the driving time could be slightly shorter than the public buses.
Suppose you have a short holiday time and want to explore this peaceful national park in Nepal. In that case, we highly recommend flying to Nepalgunj and then taking a Jeep/Bus ride to Bardiya National Park instead of taking a long bus journey from Kathmandu to Bardiya.
On the other hand, you can fly to Nepalgunj and take a Jeep/Bus ride to Bardiya National Park. Explore Bardiya National Park and drive back to Kathmandu via Lumbini, Pokhara, or both.
We offer several packages for a visit to Bardiya National Park. Here are the popular Bardiya National Park Tour itineraries.
2nights/3 days Bardiya National Park Safari Shortest Tour is prepared for those who wish to spot tigers, rhinos, elephants, spotted Deer, Gharial crocodiles, Bengla floricans, the Sarus crane, and other unique wildlife in the shortest time possible.
We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, the time may change due to the weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your program for your state, your room will be allocated to you. (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)
13:00: Lunch
15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.
20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day’s excursion
06:00: a Wakeup call
06:30: Breakfast
07:30: Full Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including birds and small mammals. We will walk to the tower (Machan) for fantastic sightseeing with the help of binoculars. The excursion will be accompanied by our experienced wildlife naturalists’ tracker guide. You will have a half-day for Tiger Tracking and Bird Watching. You will have an excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and many species of birds. Packed Lunch will be provided.
19:00: Cultural Dance by the local Tharu performer at the hotel premises.
20:00: Dinner
06:00: a Wakeup call
06:30: Breakfast
07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule
3nights/4 days Bardiya National Park Safari Short Tour is prepared for those who wish to spot tigers, rhinos, elephants, spotted deers, Gharial crocodiles, Bengla floricans, the Sarus crane, and other unique wildlife in the short time possible. This gives you two days of jungle activities in the Bardiya National Park.
We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, the time may change due to the weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your program for your state, your room will be allocated to you. (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)
13:00: Lunch
15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.
20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day’s excursion
06:00: A wakeup call
06:30: Breakfast
07:30: Half Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including small mammals and birds. We will also wait in a tower (Machan) for unobtrusive fantastic sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker.
12:30: Lunch
13:00: Half Day Tiger Tracking & Bird watching: An excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and many species of birds found in Bardia National Park. Packed Lunch will be provided. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.
20:00: Dinner
5:30: A wakeup call
06:00: Breakfast
06:30: A Full day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: You will have an excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including birds and small mammals. Packed Lunch will be provided. Visit the Crocodile breeding center.
19:00: Cultural Dance performed by the local Tharu people
20:00: Dinner
06:00: A wakeup call
06:30: Breakfast
07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule
4nights/5 days Bardiya National Park Safari Comfortable Tour is prepared for those who wish to spot tigers, rhinos, elephants, spotted deers, Gharial crocodiles, Bengla floricans, the Sarus crane, and other unique wildlife at a comfortable time. This gives you two days of jungle activities in the Bardiya National Park and one full day to explore the village and observe the lifestyle.
We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, the time may change due to the weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your programs for your stay, your room will be allocated. (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)
13:00: Lunch
15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village, where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.
20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day’s excursion
06:00: A wakeup call
06:30: Breakfast
07:30: Half Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including small mammals and birds. We will also wait in a tower (Machan) for unobtrusive fantastic sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker.
12:30: Lunch
13:00: Half Day Tiger Tracking & Birdwatching. An excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and many species of birds found in Bardia National Park. Packed Lunch will be provided. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.
20:00: Dinner
5:30: A wakeup call
06:00: Breakfast
06:30: A Full day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: You will have an excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including birds and small mammals. Packed Lunch will be provided. Visit the Crocodile breeding center.
20:00: Dinner
5:30: A wakeup call
06:00: Breakfast
06:30: Half Day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: A continued opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger, and you will again encounter will many other wild animals and mammals that have made their home at Bardiya National Park.
13:00: Lunch will be served at the hotel. However, if you wish to spend more time in the Jungle, we can bring a packed lunch for you.
14:00: Half-day Tiger Tracking and Bird Watching: You will have an excellent opportunity to see many species of birds and wild animals inside the Bardiya National Park.
06:00: A wakeup call
06:30: Breakfast
07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule
For inquiries, do not hesitate to ask us a question. Our team will do our best to make your journey as smooth as possible by keeping all the possible attractions.
We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, time may change due to weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your programs for your stat, your room will then be allocated to you. (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)
13:00: Lunch
15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.
20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day excursion
06:00: Wake up call
06:30: Breakfast
07:30: Half Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including small mammals, and birds. We will also wait in a tower (Machan) for unobtrusive wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker.
12:30: Lunch
13:00: Half Day Tiger Tracking & Bird watching: An excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia National Park. Packed Lunch will be provided. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.
20:00: Dinner
5:30: Wake up call
06:00: Breakfast
06:30: A Full day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: You will have an excellent opportunity to see wild animals including birds, small mammals. Packed lunch will be provided. Visit the Crocodile breeding center.
19:00: Cultural Dance performed by the local Tharu people
20:00: Dinner
06:00: Wake up call
06:30: Breakfast
07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule
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Accommodation: Accommodation is typically provided in twin rooms in cities, though a single supplement can be requested for an additional fee. During peak season, it can be difficult to find single or twin rooms in the mountains, so our lodges usually offer dormitory-style accommodation. Our priority is always to provide clean and safe rooms for our guests.
Meals: Our packages in Bhutan include full board meals, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. For treks, all meals are provided, but you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.
Nepal Visa: If you are planning a trip to Nepal, you must have a valid passport and Nepal Visa. Depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a Nepal Tourist Visa before your arrival. To be eligible, your passport should be valid for a minimum of six months from your Tour Start Date. If you are planning on traveling to multiple countries on your trip, make sure to get a multi-entries Nepal Visa.
Bhutan Visa Clearance: All visitors to Bhutan must have a valid Bhutan Visa Clearance before their trip. To obtain it, you must submit a color-scanned copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months from the start date of your tour. Your tour operator will send you a Visa Clearance prior to your departure, which you must present at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during check-in. Once you arrive at Paro Airport, your passport will be stamped with the original visa.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): All travelers from any nation intending to go to Tibet from Nepal must obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu with the help of a tour operator. To ensure the successful application of the TGV, you should plan to arrive in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before your travel date. If you are coming from China, you will not require a TGV; instead, you will need a Chinese Visa and Permit. To find out more about the process of entering Tibet, please look into the Tibet entry procedure.
Nepal & Bhutan: Visiting Nepal and Bhutan at the same time is ideal as they share a similar climate. From high mountains to low land sub-tropical plains and jungles, the two countries have similar weather. The best time to visit is from March to April (spring) and October to December (autumn and early winter). During these months, the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder months, while June, July, and August (summer) are typically monsoon seasons.
Tibet: It is best to visit Tibet between April and October when the weather is warm and the skies are clear. However, from November to March, it is still possible to explore certain areas like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, and Mount Kailash, as long as the roads are not blocked by snow. Temperatures during this time may be quite cold.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nepal Tour and Trekking Do I Need A Visa To Enter Nepal? Yes, all foreigners, Except Indians, need a Nepalese visa to enter Nepal. Most nationals can get an on-arrival visa at the TIA airport. However, it is advised to consult with your nearby Embassy or Consulate of Nepal. What do I need to get my visa? You need to have a valid passport, some… Read More »
