The Barida National Park Tour is an extremely abundant natural and cultural exploration, especially that of the Tharu Community in the far western region of Nepal, in one of the largest national parks in the country, Bardiya National Park, a haven for pristine natural lovers and wildlife aspirants. Covering an area of 968 square kilometers, the park boasts a wide array of habitats, including thicket forests, grassland, and river ecosystems, along with its untouched wilderness.
This unique variation in environment supports a diverse range of wildlife species, including elusive Bengal tigers, rhinoceroses, elephants, deer, and birds, making the park stand on the edge as one of the best places in Nepal to embrace and witness wildlife in their natural habitat. The Karnali River making its way through the park houses endangered Gharial crocodiles and Gangetic dolphin, along with one of the tribal communities of the indigenous people of Nepal, Tharu, adding much to the cultural dimension of the tour.
Hence, the tour package offers a jeep safari, explore Bardiya and Tharu civilizations, enjoy walks and picnics, and adore wildlife before finally returning to Kathamand or Pokhara by flight, offering a more secluded, intimate experience with eco-friendly lodges and resorts led by experienced naturalist guides, ensuring your full enjoyment and safety, whether you are looking forward to boating, tiger tracking, pleasing forest walks, or others promising you an unforgettable encounter with nature.
Trip Highlights
- An adrenaline-rushing scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
- Enjoy the thrilling jungle safari activities in Bardiya National Park.
- Get to spend 3 nights and 4 days in the Teri region of Nepal.
- A golden opportunity to watch Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, varying species of birds, the Tharu cultural program, ethnic village communities, and others.
- Experience first-hand homestays, warm hospitality, jungle rafting, and many more.
What is Bardiya National Park famous for?
Established in the year 1988 as Royal Bardiya National Park in Nepal, it is the largest untouched national park in the Terai, marked for its abundance of biodiversity and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, except for the thrilling wildlife encounters, tranquil natural landscapes, and seamless cultural experience, making it a special once-in-a-lifetime nature excursion as promised by:
The sublime feat of wildlife encounters in the Bardiya National Park
The Bardiya National Park Tour offers an unparalleled experience of getting to immersing visitors, trekkers, and travelers in the beauty and profound tranquility of one of Nepal’s most pristine natural wonders. The park is a sanctuary for elusive one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, and diverse fauna, including leopards, deer, wild boars, langurs, and rhesus macaques.
One of the main highlights of the vast park is also the sprawling grasslands, winding rivers, and dense woodland, which serve as top-notch bathing spots for Asian elephants, while the river and its tributaries are teeming with fish and amphibians, making every step a moment of awe and a spirit of untamed coming along with the above mentioned majestic creatures.
Bardiya National Park is a birdwatching paradise
Meanwhile, Bardiya National Park is a fantastic place to go bird watching, with over 400 different species to be discovered. These include vultures and swift-striding eagles, as well as colorful kingfishers and hornbills. With a diverse range of birds adding a dynamic touch to the thrilling wildlife experience and providing a distinctive mix of year-round resident and migratory species, the national park is an immense, true jewel.
The chirps of these avians, along with the sound of nearby rivers soothing your eyes and ears, bring Bardiya National Park's dense forests of sal, open grassland, riverine woodlands, and wetlands supporting amazing biodiversity to life as dawn breaks. Every moment is filled with the excitement of exploration and discovery, whether it's the breathtaking sight of Bengal Flora in the grassland, a great hornbill in flight perched high in the canopy, or the delightful song of Aweber at dusk.
An immersive cultural experience of the Tharu community
The Tharu people are an ethnic Indigenous community of Nepal to the Terai in southern Nepal, having possessed their distinctive language, culture, traditions, cultural attire, rites, rituals, and festivals. These tribe groups also inhabit a large portion of Bardiya National Park; hence, a tour here is also a chance to connect with their rich cultural heritage, traditional arts, crafts, culinary arts, and others.
The visit to their typical dwellings takes you back in time. They are usually made of mud, and thatch, and are usually adorned with intricate decorations and paintings showcasing the artistic talents of the Tharu people. Engaging in conversation with them provides trekkers, visitors, and travelers with a unique insider insight into their daily lives where you can observe and take part in their day-to-day activities such as farming, fishing, and others, fostering a deeper understanding and cultural appreciation of living for sure.
The natural haven for nature lovers
Bardiya National Park is renowned for its rich and varied plant life, which includes deep savannah, riverine forest, and open grasslands that makeup 70% of the park, in addition to its unique animals. Its approximately 839 species of flora, which include 173 vascular plants with 140 dicots, 26 monocots, six ferns, and one particular gymnosperm species, are also noteworthy.
The Karnali River and its tributaries are home to Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo), khair (Acacia catechu), and several kinds of fig trees (ficus spp.), in addition to the sal forests that dominate the national park area. Throughout the year, this flora, along with others in the national park, shows significant variation based on the season, creating a rich natural tapestry.
The wetlands exhibit their richness in aquatic plants, including species of water lilies (Nymphaea spp.), water hyacinth, and other reeds and sedges, along with several other plants with medicinal properties like Neem tree, Indian gooseberry, and others to come across during the tour journey to Bardiya National Park. The grasslands are distinguished by Imperata cylindreica, wild sugarcane, and Themeda arundinacea.
One of the top-notch family tour destinations of Nepal
Similar to the Chitwan National Park in Chitwan, the Bardiya National Park is also an outstanding family tour destination in Nepal in the lower Terai region, making its way through well-established, well-maintained, and well-protected lands that also bear several eco-friendly lodges and resorts emphasizing sustainable tourism practices in the country.
Unlike alpine jauntings to the Nepalese Himalayas, such as to the Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit Voyage, Everest Base Camp Expedition, or a combined journey to the high altitude, including the Gokyo Cho La Pass Everest Base Camp, Everest Base Camp hike, and Mera Peak Climbing, on the way to Barida National Park, you can use several means of transportation throughout the journey, such as private jeeps, cars, and local buses, after a flight from Kathmandu.
The accommodations en route are also comfortable, with spacious rooms, modern amenities, and several recreational activities that may also host educational programs to learn eco-friendly practices and promote them, making Bardiya National Park a perfect family holiday destination to visit with your family to include any healthy individual members without any constraints of age, experience, or budget.
The 3-night 4-day itinerary for the Bardiya National Park Itinerary
The 4-day Bardiya National Park Tour begins with a flight to Bardiya from Kathamandu. On the very first day, you will get to enjoy the vibrant culture, and dance, and be welcomed by the natives of the region, Tharu, adding much to your excitement for the upcoming days. As you traverse these Tharu hamlets, guides take you early in the morning for a jeep safari to see rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and other wildlife the very next day, along with the sightseeing of Gangetic dolphins and Gharical crocodiles on the river safari around Karnali River.
Similarly, the third day is also allocated to a guided nature walk and bird watching as you embark across the forests and grasslands of Bardiya National Park, followed by an afternoon visit to the iconic elephant and crocodile breeding centers, and lastly, after a relaxing breakfast, depart for Kathmandu on the fourth day. This 4-day itinerary to Bardiya National Park can be further extended and the trip customized as per your needs, preferences, and time schedule; hence, this is the best itinerary, route, and trail for the Bardiya National Park Tour.
The 4-Day Bardiya National Park Tour Cost
Though the cost of a 4-day tour to Bardiya National Park can observe a significant variation based on several factors such as the level of accommodation, services chosen, inclusiveness of meals, guided or non-guided package, means of transportation use, and your personal spending habits, we at Ammonite Adventures and Treks offer you the best out of the best according to your budget plans, making it extremely affordable and reasonable for you.
Though the total cost of the Bardiya National Park Tour can range anywhere from USD 400 to USD 800 per person, you can get an incredible group discount. Contact us now to reserve your seat!