Jungle Bardiya Safari Holiday

Embark on an immersive journey into Nepal’s largest and most pristine protected jungle, Bardiya National Park, which covers 986 km2.
More than 50 different mammal species—10 of which are endangered—, as well as more than 400 bird species, may be found in the park’s forest, grassland, and river ecosystems. Bardiya National Park has one of the highest densities of tiger population, with 87 Bengal tigers recorded in the region. Venture along jungle trails with an experienced park ranger on a thrilling safari to spot endemic and threatened wildlife roaming free. Canoe down the meandering Karnali River (the largest tributary of the river Ganga by volume) to spot the Gangas dolphin. Encounter wildlife in the intimacy of private groups, as we deliver authentic experiences that take you beyond the usual tourist destinations and learn from our naturalists who have expertise in the culture, flora, and wildlife, ensuring you a fully immersive experience.

Nights

7

Wildlife

Best Time

Sept-Dec, mid-Feb-June, Oct-Nov

Tour Itinerary

  • Upon arrival at the airport, your representative will greet you and take you to your hotel. Enjoy a special sunset rooftop dinner overlooking Nepal’s largest stupa and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boudhanath Stupa. The area was once a central trade route that now protects Tibetan Buddhist culture and traditions. Explore the area, and walk around the stupa to get good luck.

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration
    Accommodation4-star Meals-/-/D Altitude1,400 m Drive duration

    kathmandu city tour

  • Today embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple and Patan Durbar Square, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Hindu temple Pashupatinath is devoted to Lord Shiva’s avatar Pashupati. It was built around 400 BC and is Kathmandu’s oldest temple.

    The Patan Durbar Square is one of Kathmandu’s three Durbar Squares (old kingdom palaces). The Patan Durbar Square is a Newar architectural masterpiece, surrounded by numerous temples and idols statues with 136 “bahals” (courtyards) and 55 temples.

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration
    Accommodation4-star MealsB/-/- Altitude1,400 m Drive duration

    Pashupatinath temple

  • After breakfast, take an hour’s flight to Nepalganj, where you will be picked up and driven the 3h to Bardiya National Park. Enjoy the scenery along the national highway that takes you through small villages, dense forests, open farmland, and over crocodile-infested rivers. Reach your sanctuary of comfort amidst the jungle, and relax until your campfire dinner with a traditional performance by the Tharu people.

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Flight duration
    Accommodationdeluxe lodge MealsB/L/D Altitude1,401 m Drive duration3 hrs Flight duration1 hr

    Bardiya safari

  • Begin your day with a half-day jeep safari deep into the jungle along rugged dirt roads. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of birdlife and wildlife, including the endangered Bengal Tiger. Visit some of the best viewing towers and go off-road for an unforgettable jungle safari experience.
    Return to the hotel for lunch, before an evening walking safari. Walking along a jungle path enclosed by trees, you listen out for the jungle sounds. We take you to well-known hideaways, where you will be more likely to spot wildlife as you crouch in the bushes.

    Optional add-on: Choose to have an afternoon or night-time jeep safari. In the afternoon (or dusk), when the weather is cooler and the animals become more active, venture out for a jeep safari in the national park. Explore the jungle in the comfort and convenience of a jeep accompanied by park rangers.

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration
    Accommodationdeluxe lodge MealsB/L/D Altitude1,401 m Drive duration
  • Spend the day rafting along the Karnali river (the longest river in Nepal). A chance to experience the remote side of the park, and spot crocodiles and perhaps the rare pink dolphin up close.

    Note: the river safari is only during monsoon and summer.

    Optional add-on: Birdwatching tour
    Optional add-on: Spend the afternoon learning about the ethnic tribe of Tharu. Living isolated and undisturbed for centuries, the Tharu have developed their own language and unique culture. Their small agricultural villages are constructed out of mud-walled houses, often with artistic line drawings. Explore villages in the vicinity, famous for hosting Prince Harry in 2016, to learn about their unique way of life. Learn about local community conservation programs that help educate the Tharu’s to live in harmony with the roaming wildlife through ecotourism initiatives.

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration
    Accommodationdeluxe lodge MealsB/L/D Altitude1,401 m Drive duration
  • Have an early morning bird watching tour before returning for breakfast. Then transfer to Nepalgunj airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.
    Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your designated hotel. Spend the remaining afternoon at your leisure.

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Flight duration
    Accommodation4-star MealsB/-/- Altitude1,401 m Drive duration3 hrs Flight duration1 hr
  • Enjoy the day at your leisure. Relax with a 45-minute complimentary foot massage in Kathmandu.
    This additional day in Kathmandu is recommended to avoid missing your international flight, due to the unpredictable weather in the mountain region and the domestic flight might be cancelled due to bad weather.

    Optional add-on: Full Day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Square, the ancient city inside the Kathmandu Valley.
    Optional add-on: Day trip to visit Monastery in Pharping.
    Optional add-on: Rock climbing in Pharping.
    Optional add-on: Day trip to Changu Narayan temple.
    Optional add-on: Day trip to Kritipur (a Newari styled area in Kathmandu)

    Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Trekking duration
    Accommodation4-star hotel MealsB/-/- Altitude1,400 m Flight duration Trekking duration
  • Depending on the flight schedule, you are transferred to the airport for your final departure.

Bardiya Safari Map

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Information

What is Included

Our package includes all the following.

  • Welcome dinner in Boudhanath Kathmandu upon arrival
  • Half-day jeep safari
  • Half-day walking safari
  • Bird-watching tour
  • Traditional performance by the Tharu people
  • River Safari
  • 2-way domestic flights between Kathmandu & Nepaljung
  • 2-way private transfer Nepaljung and Bardia National Park
  • 4 nights at 4-star hotel in Kathmandu incl. breakfast
  • 3 nights at 3-star hotel in Bardiya National Park incl. 3 daily mealst
  • Kathmandu sightseeing tour as per itinerary
  • Private airport transfers
  • All entrance, park and site fees as per the itinerary
  • 24/7 support during your trip

Not Included

Our tours do not include the following expenses, however, we do provide assistance if needed to provide them for your holiday.

  • Tourist visa fees
  • International flight
  • Personal expenses
  • Non-specified meals
  • Personal travel insurance

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