Bardiya National Park is a protected area in Nepal that was established in 1988 as a Royal Bardiya National Park. It covers an area of 968 Kilometers Square (374 sq mi). Bardiya NP is the largest and less crowded wilderness area of west Nepal, adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River in the Bardiya District.

How to get into Bardiya National Park?

The nearest airport to reach Bardiya National Park is Nepalgunj Airport in Banke District of Nepal. There are several domestic flights daily from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and flight time is about 45 minutes. From Nepalgunj Aiport, you have to drive about three hours to reach Bardiya National Park. You can take a bus or hire a private Jeep from Nepalgunj Airport.

Alternatively, you can drive to Bardiya National Park taking a regular bus from Kathmandu to Ambassa or direct to Thakurdwara. The bus ride to the destination from Kathmandu is about 13-14 hours. If you are driving with your private vehicle, the driving time could be a little less than the public buses.

If you have a short holiday time and wanted to explore this undisturbed national park in Nepal, we highly recommend fly to Nepalgunj and then take a Jeep/Bus ride to Bardiya National Park instead of taking a long bus journey from Kathmandu to Bardiya.

On the other hand, you can fly to Nepalgunj, take a Jeep/Bus ride to Bardiya National Park. Explore Bardiya National Park and drive back to Kathmandu via Lumbini or Pokhara or both.

There are several packages that we offer for the visit to Bardiya National Park. Here are the popular Bardiya National Park Tour itineraries.

2nights/3days Bardiya National Park Safari Shortest Tour

2nights/3days Bardiya National Park Safari Shortest Tour is prepared for those who wish to spot tigers, rhinos, elephants, spotted Deer, Gharial crocodiles, Bengla floricans, the Sarus crane, and other unique wildlife at the shortest time possible.

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, time may change due to weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your programs for your stat, your room will then be allocated to you.  (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)

13:00: Lunch

15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.

20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day excursion

Day 02: Full day wildlife excursions at Bardiya National Park

06:00: a Wakeup call

06:30: Breakfast

07:30: Full Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including birds and small mammals. We will walk to the tower (Machan) for the wild sightseeing with the help of binoculars. The excursion will be accompanied by our experienced wildlife naturalists’ tracker guide. You will have a half-day for Tiger Tracking and Bird Watching. You will have an excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and many species of birds. Packed lunch will be provided.

19:00: Cultural Dance by the local Tharu performer at the hotel premises.

20:00: Dinner

Day 03: Departure; Fly back to Kathmandu or proceed to Lumbini or Pokhara

06:00: a Wakeup call

06:30: Breakfast

07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule

3nights/4days Bardiya National Park Safari Short Tour

3nights/4days Bardiya National Park Safari Short Tour is prepared for those who wish to spot tigers, rhinos, elephants, spotted deers, Gharial crocodiles, Bengla floricans, the Sarus crane, and other unique wildlife at the short time possible. This gives you two complete days of jungle activities into the Bardiya National Park.

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, time may change due to weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your programs for your stat, your room will then be allocated to you.  (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)

13:00: Lunch

15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.

20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day excursion

Day 02: Full Day wildlife excursion at Bardiya National Park

06:00: Wake up call

06:30: Breakfast

07:30: Half Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including small mammals, and birds. We will also wait in a tower (Machan) for unobtrusive wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker.

12:30: Lunch

13:00: Half Day Tiger Tracking & Bird watching: An excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia National Park. Packed Lunch will be provided. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.

20:00: Dinner

Day 03: Full Day Jeep Safari Inside Bardiya National Park

5:30: Wake up call

06:00: Breakfast

06:30: A Full day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: You will have an excellent opportunity to see wild animals including birds, small mammals. Packed lunch will be provided. Visit the Crocodile breeding center.

19:00: Cultural Dance performed by the local Tharu people

20:00: Dinner

Day 04: Departure; Fly back to Kathmandu or proceed to Lumbini or Pokhara

06:00: Wake up call

06:30: Breakfast

07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule

4nights/5days Bardiya National Park Safari Comfortable Tour

4nights/5days Bardiya National Park Safari Comfortable Tour is prepared for those who wish to spot tigers, rhinos, elephants, spotted deers, Gharial crocodiles, Bengla floricans, the Sarus crane, and other unique wildlife at a comfortable time. This gives you two complete days of jungle activities into the Bardiya National Park and one full day to explore the village and observe the lifestyles.

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

We will try to book the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu; however, time may change due to weather and traffic at the airport. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the lodge. After being given your programs for your stay, your room will then be allocated.  (The given times may vary as it depends on your arrival time at the lodge)

13:00: Lunch

15:00: Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu Village where you will learn about the lifestyle of the Tharu communities. Visit Elephant Breeding Center and Sunset view from the Karnali Riverbank.

20:00: Dinner and discussion about the next day excursion

Day 02: Full Day wildlife excursion at Bardiya National Park

06:00: Wake up call

06:30: Breakfast

07:30: Half Day Jungle Walk. An excellent opportunity to see wild animals, including small mammals, and birds. We will also wait in a tower (Machan) for unobtrusive wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wildlife tracker.

12:30: Lunch

13:00: Half Day Tiger Tracking & Birdwatching. An excellent opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia National Park. Packed Lunch will be provided. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.

20:00: Dinner

Day 03: Full Day Jeep Safari Inside Bardiya National Park

5:30: Wake up call

06:00: Breakfast

06:30: A Full day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: You will have an excellent opportunity to see wild animals including birds, small mammals. Packed lunch will be provided. Visit the Crocodile breeding center.

20:00: Dinner

Day 04: Half Day Jeep Safari Inside Bardiya National Park

5:30: Wake up call

06:00: Breakfast

06:30: Half Day Jeep Safari inside Bardiya National Park: A continued opportunity to see a Royal Bengal Tiger and you will again encounter will many other wild animals and mammals that have made their home at Bardiya National Park.

13:00: Lunch will be served at the hotel. However, if you wish to spend more time in the Jungle, we can bring a packed lunch for you.

14:00: Half-day Tiger Tracking and Bird Watching: You will have an excellent opportunity to see many species of birds and wild animals inside the Bardiya National Park.

Day 05: Departure; Fly back to Kathmandu or proceed to Lumbini or Pokhara

06:00: Wake up call

06:30: Breakfast

07:00: Departure from the lodge according to your schedule

For inquiries, do not hesitate to make us an inquiry. Our team will do our best making your journey as smooth as possible by keeping all the possible attractions.