Wildlife spotting in Bardia National Park

5 days / 4 nights

A 5 days / 4 nights stay gives you the opportunity to discover the park in various ways, which will increase your chances to spot the wildlife. Besides a visit to the park you also have time to explore the authentic countryside and meet the locals.

Summary
  • Full day jungle walk Bardia National Park
  • Full day jeepsafari Bardia National Park
  • Bicycle or jeep tour on the countryside including a jungle walk in the community forest
  • Tharu Lunch
  • Sleeping in a treehouse in the community forest

Day 1 – Arrival day
  • You can take a plane from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj airport and from there we drive you in 2 hours by comfortable AC jeep to our home.
  • Or you arrive today by bus or jeep from Pokhara, Kathmandu , Lumbini, Tansen or any other place in Nepal or India. 
  • If you arrive in the morning you have time in the afternoon to explore the countryside and visit the elephant breeding center.
Day 2 – Full day jungle walk 
  • A walk is a great way to discover the south west part of Bardia National Park.
  • You walk along small tracks, cross rivers and sit at watchtowers and riverbanks to wait for the animals to move to the river to drink.
  • The total walking distance is between 15 – 20 km.
Day 3 – Tharu villages, countryside and sleeping in a treehouse 
  • In the morning you can relax and sit in our garden.
  • Around noon you leave with your guide by bicycle or by jeep for a tour on the countryside.
  • You will enjoy a lovely Tharu lunch at a local Tharu home.
  • After the lunch you will follow ‘the trail of the rhino’ during a 2 hours walk in the community forest. You have a good chance to see this impressive animal. 
  • After the walk you will have dinner and sleep in a treehouse where you can enjoy an amazing sunset and sunrise. During the night you maybe wake up by the sound of a roaring tiger. 
Day 4 – Full day jeep safari 
  • In the morning we will pick you up by jeep at the treehouse and drive you to Bardia National Park (around 6 km).
  • A full day jeep safari takes you further into the jungle of Bardia.
  • You see the various landscapes of the midwest and northwest part of the park.
  • You will stop a riverbanks and waterholes to spot animals.
Day 5 – Departure day   
  • Depending on your next destination and the way of transport you depart in the morning or in the afternoon.

We can make a special proposal for you for this tour which is based on the following:

Including
  • Transport by jeep from airport Nepalgunj or any other place in Nepal to Bardia Homestay.
  • Accommodation in Bardia Homestay.
  • The activities mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Breakfast, lunch or lunch packages and dinner.
  • Unlimited drinking water and black tea.
  • Entrance fees and permits for Bardia National Park and community forest.
  • Professional English speaking guide inside Bardia National Park and community forest.
Excluding
  • Extra costs for alcoholic beverages and refreshing drinks.
  • Extra cost for snacks and other food not mentioned.
  • Emergency transportation and evacuation or cost for unpredictable circumstances; travellers visit Bardia National Park at their own risk.
  • Travel- and cancellation insurance; participants need to have a travel insurance. 
  • International and local flights.
  • Tips
  • Visum fee
What to bring and to wear 

We would love to send you a customized proposal. Please mention the following details in your request. 

  • groupsize and composition 
  • nationality 
  • from where you like to travel to Bardia and transport preference 
  • your next destination
  • travel period and any other specific wishes