Bardia National Park Tour

The Bardia National Park sits in the lowland Terai and is touted by many as the abode of the endangered Bengal Tigers. The park gives a vibrant combination of flora and fauna which is guaranteed to elevate your enthusiasm levels, and leave you in a state of euphoria. With easy accessibility and a promised package of culture from the Tharu, the Bardia National Park tour is on its way to becoming THE wildlife tour in Nepal.

Your journey in exploring this heavenly park commences from Kathmandu. After you meet our guides, learn from them the facts about this tour. Get on a flight that leads to the bustling settlement of Nepalgunj. Upon arrival there, explore the city premises. This tour is relatively easy but it includes a lot of walking. We head to the entrance of the Bardia National Park via Kohalpur. The Park covers an area of 968 sq. km and borders the Geruwa and Karnali Rivers. The park houses endangered species like the Bengal Tiger and one-horned rhinoceros.

Along the trip, we can see numerous mammals like grey Langur, sloth bears, and the hog deer. Enjoy the elephant ride and feed bananas and fruits to these gentle giants. Enjoy some canoeing in the Geruwa River and get a rare sight of the Gangetic dolphins and mugger crocodiles. The park is densely populated with a huge variety of vegetation and you can even see some migratory birds as well. We shall taste some delicious cuisines of Terai and later embark on the road to Nepalgunj and ultimately an airplane shall take us to Kathmandu where the trip shall end.

Bardia National Park Tour is an excellent option for those who want to truly immerse in the tropical natural treasures of the country. With finest of the available transportation and accommodation along with experienced guides for the tour, we guarantee a memorable experience.

Trip Overview & Key Facts

DURATION

6 days

MAX ALTITUDE

1441, 1415 (on average) m

TRIP GRADE

Easy

MIN. GROUP

2 people

GEOGRAPHY

LOCATION

Nepalgunj, Bardia

RELIGION

ETHNIC PEOPLE

ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORTATION

Key Highlights

Explore the tropical forests of the national park, a haven for great many flora and fauna
Sighting of Gangetic dolphin and mugger crocodile
Opportunity to witness endangered animals like Royal Bengal Tiger and one-horned rhinoceros
Take an elephant ride and canoe in the Geruwa River

Trip Itinerary

Arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport and meet our representative who shall transfer you to your hotel. You will meet the tour members and authorities who will brief you about the tour. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Get up early in the morning and head to the airport to catch a flight to Nepalgunj. The flight lasts for about an hour and provides a scenic display of the snowy mountains which slowly transform into flat plains. At Nepalgunj, you’ll feel the blistering heat. Get all your stuff together and head to the Bardia National Park. We will use the route via Kohalpur. The road is quite contrasting with that of Kathmandu in the sense that you won’t see any hills but plains everywhere. You can enjoy the Tharu cultural dance in the evening. Tharu’s are the indigenous ethnic group residing in the plains of Terai. Overnight stay in Bardia National Park.

Today, we explore the myths and mysteries of the Bardia National Park. Established in 1998, it covers an area of 968 sq. km. The park is pretty humid and comprises of green trees everywhere. About 70% of the park is covered by grassland and riverine forests. We have the option of either going jungle safari or roaming the forest premises on foot. The park is home to about 839 species of flora and 642 species of fauna. Observe the beautiful Karnali River and feel the serenity as you walk through the forests in the national park. We rest near the park premises for the day. Overnight in Bardia National Park.

The gigantic Bardia National Park cannot be explored in a single day so, today also we shall explore it. We venture further into the park and try to scout the rare Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros. Due to the recent conservation efforts, the number of tigers is increasing. Enjoy the jiggling elephant ride and don’t forget to bath with these gentle creatures. After having lunch in the park, we head back to Nepalgunj. We shall use either a private vehicle or a public one. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj, head to your hotel. Overnight stay in Nepalgunj.

Today, we book a flight and head to Kathmandu. The timing may vary a bit. The flight lasts for about an hour but provides an opportunity to explore the necessary ambiance. Once in Kathmandu, you can make preparations to head to your destination. Any plans to extend your stay in the country are viable as well. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is your final day in Kathmandu and our representative will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

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Oct 20, 2025 · Hiking

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