Bardia Jungle Safari: An Untouched Wilderness Experience
Bardia National Park offers a unique and refreshing jungle safari experience in the mid-far western Terai of Nepal. Bardia National Park is the largest, untouched, and least explored national park by tourists, covering 968 sq. km. The Park is 585 km west of Kathmandu, delimited to the west by the Karnali River, the North Siwalik Hills, the Nepaljung-Surkhet Road, and the Babai River, which intersect the Park. Bardia offer a truly tranquil and immersive jungle experience. It is an abode to 22 Royal Bengal Tigers and over 100 one-horned Rhinos.
What to Expect on a Bardia Jungle Safari
A Bardia jungle safari in Nepal provides an immersive cultural experience and diverse wildlife. While in the Bardia Jungle Safari, you can experience the following activities:
Wildlife Sighting: Guided Jungle Tours and Jeep safaris offer an excellent opportunity to spot Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, besides countless other mammals and reptiles.
Bird Watching: With over 250 species of birds found in Bardia National Park, the bluebell is found only in Bardia. Bardia is a birdwatcher's paradise.
Cultural and way of life: Visiting traditional Tharu villages, cultural performances, and interaction with the community provide insights into their history, traditions, and lifestyle. Fishing and farming are the major occupations of the locals.
Must-do Activities: Visit the Crocodile Breeding Center and the Tharu Cultural Museum.
Our tour guaranteed you to sight One-horn Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, numerious species of birds including giant hornbill. Other animals like, Deers, Gharial and Mugger crocodiles, Wirld Board, Antelopes (twelve-horn), Blackbuck, Gangetic Dolphins.
How to go Bardia Jungle Safari.
You can reach Bardia by bus or by plane. A daily bus leaves from Kathmandu to Dhangadi or Mahendranagar. The bus will drop you off at Ambassa. At the Ambassa our staff will receive you. It is 568 km and takes about 18 hours. Only the night bus is available from Kathmandu and Pokhara. Daily flights is available from Kathmandu and Pokhara to Nepaljung, which is the nearest airport to Bardia. Nepaljung to Bardia is about 75 km. If you are trekking to Rara Lake, Shey Phoksundo Lake, or Upper Dolpo trek then stop at Bardia National Park for the wildlife safari and refreshment.
Best Time to Visit: The best times to visit Bardia National Park from October until June. Spring is best for sighting tigers and bluebell birds, which is not found in Chitwan National Park. April to June has hotter temperatures but is excellent for tiger sightings. October to March: Pleasant weather, dry terrain, and increased wildlife activity. The monsoon season (July to August) is too wet and has less chance of spotting wildlife. Accommodation: At Bardia, there are different categories of hotels, resorts, and eco-friendly lodges. You will have a similar room facility to those in Kathmandu and Pokhara. From Deluxe to Budget type of accommodation is available in Bardia National Park. Remember, there are no lodges inside the Park.
Bardia National Park Highlights
- Bardia National Park is an abode of Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, and bluebells.
- Enjoy the view from Karnali Bridge and fishing at the Karnali River
- A wide blend of adventure jungle walks, jeep rides, river rafting, rolling hills hiking, forest, wetlands and culture.
- Ultimately, explore the Tharu villages for the insightful information and enjoy the cultural programs.
- The park also supports the traditional livelihoods of the Tharu community, blending conservation with cultural preservation and wildlife ecosystems.
- Why Bardia Jungle Safari is more Immersive than others in Nepal
There are some reasons to be more immersive than Other National Parks in Nepal.
Untouched Wilderness: Bardia National Park offers vast rolling hills, undisturbed landscapes of dense Sal forest, and sparkling rivers that provide the true wilderness far from noisy vehicles.
Great Opportunity of Sighting Tigers: Unlike another national park such as Chitwan, Bardia Jungle Safari is less crowded and provides a better chance to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger, one-horned Rhinos in their natural habitat.
Scenic landscapes: The park is bordered by the Karnali River and Churia Hills, and the Babai River intersects the Park. It offers varied habitats, including riverine forest and grassland. That makes the Safari visually breathtaking.
Pure walking Experience: Bardia National Park is one of the few parks in Nepal where visitors safely embark on a walking safari led by expert naturalist tour guides. This experience allows for a closer observation of animals.
Planning Your Bardia Jungle Safari
Experience the raw, wild beauty of Nepal with Bardia Jungle Safari—a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in one of the most biodiverse sanctuaries on the planet. Global Eco Trails is here to help make your journey memorable.
Bardia Jungle Safari is a hidden gem for wildlife lovers and explorers looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure in Nepal. With its untamed beauty, rare wildlife, and warm local hospitality, Bardia offers an unforgettable journey into one of Asia’s finest natural sanctuaries.
