Bardiya National Park is a protected area in Nepal that was established in 1988 as Royal Bardiya National Park. Covering an area of 968 km2 (374 sq mi) it is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in Nepal’s Terai, adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River in the Bardiya District.
The northern limits of the protected area are demarcated by the crest of the Siwalik Hills. The Nepalgunj-Surkhet highway partly forms the southern boundary, but seriously disrupts the protected area. Natural boundaries to human settlements are formed in the west by the Geruwa, a branch of the Karnali River, and in the southeast by the Babai River.
Together with the neighboring Banke National Park, the coherent protected area of 1,437 km2 (555 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Bardiya-Banke that extends over 2,231 km2 (861 sq mi) of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests.
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m).
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Jungle Safari Preparation.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Day 04: Bardia National Park Activities, inside reserve including jungle walk, elephant safari, culture program.
Day 05: Bardia National Park Activities.
Day 06: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
Day 07: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Jungle Safari Preparation
The day after breakfast we will start a sightseeing tour with our professional tour guide to the several of most historical and spiritual Places in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage historic Sites such as Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. After coming back from the tour there will be a pre-trip discussion with our trek leader and other team members. Mountain Guide Trek will brief you regarding your trek as well as we may have an opportunity to discuss any difficulties regarding our upcoming adventure. The rest of the time you could use it for traveling around the Thamel and shopping for needed equipment and other necessities. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. You will be picked up from here. After briefing about the programs, enjoy breakfast. Visit the crocodile breeding center and Tharu village. Jungle drives the whole day with packed lunch. You enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 04: Bardia National Park Activities.
After breakfast, Elephant safari, Asian Elephant, Great one horn Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer, Chittal, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer, Nilgai or Bull, Black Buck, Wild boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Golden Jackel, Striped Hyena, Visit the visitor center, crocodile Breeding Center & Tharu Cultural Museum. Lunch Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, and birds, and waits in the Tower (Machan) to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful. Tharu Culture dance. You enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 05: Bardia National Park Activities.
On this day you visit black sanctuary with packed lunch and drive to Babai Bridge and walk upstream along the gorge of the Babai River. You return to the lodge in the evening. You enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 06: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you depart from the lodge for Kathmandu.
Day 07: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip; you are saying goodbye to the mountains as the journey in Nepal, comes to an end today, There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.
Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.
Tour Cost: $ 1160.USD
Duration: 07 days
Activity: Jungle Safari
Grade: Easy
Meal: Breakfast in city hotel / Full board on safari
Land Transportation: Tourist bus as per itinerary
Accommodation: 3-star city hotel / Hotel
Best Months: Sept-Dec and Mar-May
Group Size: 01 to 12