Bardia National Park - 4 Days

Trip Facts
DestinationNepal
ActivityJungle Safari
AccomodationHotel
Start / End pointKathmandu/ Kathmandu
Duration4 Days
Nature of TrekJungle Safari
GradeEasy

About the Trip

The perfect safari experience in the wild where you can walk or ride in the hushed jungle and encounter wild animals right in front of you. A Bardia Jungle Safari day tour is designed for those travellers who wish to visit Bardia National Park, Nepal. This day tour will take you to Tiger Tracking, Elephant Tracking, Jungle/Nature walk, Bird watching, Full day wild sightseeing, Jeep safari, Dolphin sightseeing, Camping and Hiking, etc.

Highlights

  • Bengal tiger, one-horned rhino and Asiatic elephants
  • Crocodile Breeding Center
  • Karnali River and bird watching
  • Colourful Tharu community, their lifestyle and culture
  • A wide range of flora and fauna

Benefits

  • Easy booking and reservation system
  • Online trip briefing after booking confirmation
  • Multi-channel communication (Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat, Viber, Skype, Zoom)
  • 24/7 phone communication at +977- 9840055491
  • Easy payment system. 
  • Free airport arrival/departure transfer to/from the hotel on a private vehicle
  • Oximeter for blood oxygen monitoring at high altitudes to detect altitude sickness early & other medical kits
  • Sleeping bags and down jackets if you do not have your own.
  • Duffle bag for porters
  • Free excess luggage storage at the Discovery World Trekking store during the trek


Online Trip Briefing

The online briefing will clear all your doubts about the trek, including things to bring (equipment checklist) for the hike, the itinerary details, and what you can expect on the trails. As soon as you complete the booking, we will email you the available date and time for the trek briefing. Please note that we conduct trip briefing only once either online or in person.

Overview

Have you always wondered what it would be like to walk in the wilderness with lush greenery and an opportunity to see wildlife right in front of your eyes or around you for a long time? Come and join this adventurous jungle experience with us on Bardia National Park Tour.

Bardia National Park lies in the southwestern part of Nepal and is present in the Bardia district. This district is interlinked with Kathmandu only by road transport. To reach Bardia via air, one must go to Nepalgunj, which is one of the largest cities in Nepal and a popular tourist destination, and then by road to the national park. Bardia National Park is the largest national park located in the southern part i.e. Terai region of Nepal. This park is largely unpopulated and undisturbed and is regarded as one of the best national parks for spotting the Royal Bengal tiger. The park lies in an average elevation of 415 m (1,362 ft) and covers an area of 968 km2 (374 sq mi).

The trip to Bardia National Park is a marvelous experience for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. We will begin our trip with a flight to Nepalgunj. Upon reaching the national park after a two hours drive from Nepalgunj, we will check in to our resort where our staff will inform us about the trip. There, we will eat our lunch and then go to the beautiful Tharu village and crocodile breeding center. On the next day, we will enter the dense forest of Bardia National Park which consists of a wide variety of animal species including Gharials, Marsh muggers among crocodiles, Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, monkeys, pythons, wild elephants, black buck, wild boar, spotted deer, hog deer, swamp deer. The following day, we will drive to Karnali River for bird watching. Bardia National Park comprises about 400 species of birds including a few endangered species such as Bengal Florican and Sarus Crane. On our last day, we will go for an elephant safari around Bardia national park and after a refreshing lunch too, we will head back to Kathmandu. We guarantee that we will help you to experience the true beauty of Bardia. We want each and every visitor to reminisce a truly unforgettable journey and we try to maintain it every single time to uphold our quality services.

Day to Day Itinerary

  1. day1

    Flight to Nepalgunj 1 hr., drive to Bardia National Park (300m/ 1000ft) 2 hrs.

    After an early morning breakfast, we will head to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport for one hour flight to Nepalgunj which lies in the south western part of Nepal. As the flight commences, we will observe green hills beneath us and shimmering mountains beside us and while we approach our destination, we will be surprised to see a completely different landscape- flat plain green lands below us. Once we land in Nepalgunj, we will proceed to Bardia National Park which is two hours apart from the airport. After checking in at our resort, we will eat our lunch and get the briefing on our plan for the trip. Then, we will stroll around the beautiful Tharu village to learn about their lifestyle and culture and also visit the crocodile breeding centre.. Doing all these things, we must say you'll love the first day of your journey towards Bardia National park Tour.

    • Overnight at a lodge in the national park
    • Included standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )
  2. day2

    Bardia National Park Jungle safari

    In the morning, we will eat our breakfast and then stretch our legs into the deep forest with our guide and porter to look for Royal Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinoceros. Bardia National Park is a home to wide range of wildlife including Gharials, Marsh muggers among crocodiles, monkeys, python, wild elephants, black buck, wild boar, spotted deer, hog deer, swamp deer, and many more. We can track these wild animals by looking out for their foot prints, scats (droppings), and scratches on tree. Inside the jungle, there are towers where we can wait patiently and quietly for the wild animals to walk past us. We will eat our packed lunch in the jungle and walk further inside in search of animals. In the evening, we will go back to the hotel and enjoy our dinner accompanied by colourful Tharu cultural dance.. In this way, the 2nd day of our bardia national park tour will be successful.

    • Overnight at a lodge in the national park
    • Included standard meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )
  3. day3

    Drive to Karnali river- 30 km for bird watching

    Today, we will drive to the Karnali River which is situated about 30 km away from the national park. This day is especially allocated for watching beautiful, colourful birds belonging to different species which come to waterholes to drink water or which live in the trees nearby water. We will row a boat and go for canoe ride to look around at even greater varieties of birds. There will also be gharials and muggers in the river. If we get lucky, we will see animals such as tigers, rhinos who approach the river to quench their thirst and even, dolphins swimming in the river.
  4. day4

    Elephant safari, drive to Nepalgunj and flight to Kathmandu

    This is the last day of our journey. Today, we will go for an elephant safari as it will be a different experience than walking in the dense forest. We can enjoy the wildlife from a safer height which is near enough to see the animals closely. By riding an elephant, we will not disturb or scare the wild animals by our presence. After the safari, we will eat lunch and drive to the Nepalgunj airport. From there, we will fly back to Kathmandu.

What is Included?

  • Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
  • Hotel accommodation including meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trip.
  • Discovery World Trekking experienced and qualified guide and porter to help with luggage
  • Coverage of guides and porter’s meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
  • Catering extra dietary requirements
  • All government and Local taxes
  • Discovery World Trekking’s certificate of appreciation after the successful trip
  • Farewell Dinner

What is Excluded?

  • International flight airfare
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Accommodation, 3 meals (breakfast, meal and dinner) in Kathmandu
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, early return
  • Personal expense such as shopping, snacks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, etc.
  • Personal clothing
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Additional costs or delays cause by out of management control for example, landscape, weather condition, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes etc.

Trip Information

How Your Journey Towards Bardia Jungle Safari Will Start?

You will arrive to the only international airport in Nepal which is Tribhuvan International Airport. An overnight stay in a hotel in Kathmandu is required upon the arrival. Then the next day, at early morning we will take a domestic flight to Nepalgunj, approximately 1 hour

Don’t worry, We’ll pick You!

We provide free airport pickup and drop by private vehicle. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our Discovery world trekking crew with a traditional offering of Khada or marigolds garland (symbolizing purity, goodwill, auspiciousness and compassion), then directly transfer you to your hotel. To make use of this service, please submit full flight details of arrival and departure in advance by mail.

Accommodation Details During The Bardia National Park Tour!

The trip to Bardia National Park will make you feel homely with the warm hospitality of the local people. Two nights in Kathmandu is required as you would want to rest before and after the trip and is not included in the package. There are excellent range of hotels for all kind of budgets. The accommodation is almost twin sharing basis- bed with mattresses, blanket and pillows. Discovery World Trekking has good public relation with service providers in the national park.

How about the Meals, Don’t you wanna know?

The meal package is very convenient. Three meal items of 4 breakfasts, 4 lunch and 3 dinners are included in the package. The meals will be the best selected from the menu of the lodge which will be fresh, hygienic, tasty and nutritious. The menu is a combination of traditional local, Asian and western cuisine. Meals in Kathmandu are not included in the packages, although there is a variety of Nepalese and international cuisine readily available for you to choose according to our taste.

Best Season for an Adventurous safari in Bardia National Park

Weather is one of the most important aspects when planning a trip. Bardia National Park is open throughout the year. But, the best time to visit at the end of dry season and beginning of the hot season which is from February to June. At this time, we will have higher chances of seeing tigers and rhinos near the water holes. In the winter i.e. from November to January, the park will be foggy and animals will hide in the dense forest.

Passport and visa

All foreigners except Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Visa is available on arrival in the Tribhuvan international airport. Visa can be extended at the central immigration office www.immigratiion.gov.np. The visa application will require at least a passport of 6 months’ validity, and a passport size photo. The current cost of visa fee is US $40 for 30 days which have to be paid in cash. Citizens of China and the SAARC countries will receive free visa. There are certain countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan) that may not receive visa on arrival and so you will have to contact your local Nepalese embassy.

Money Exchange

You can exchange most foreign currencies through the banks and through the money exchanges. Money exchangers are also legitimate. You might be able to also exchange small amounts of cash at the hotel you are staying. Money exchange facilities are available in Kathmandu. Money changers or Money exchangers in Kathmandu are found all over Thamel. The going rate is normally displayed in the front of the stores on a board. The official currency of Nepal is the Nepali Rupee (NRP). Its symbol is often displayed as Rs. The government of Nepal has banned the import, export and use of 500 and 1000 Indian Rupees in Nepal. You should ensure you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated and you may be fined. Despite having the security advantage of traveler’s cheque, many hassles problems like a lengthy process and high rate of commission may take place during the processing at banks. You can withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from one of many ATMs in Kathmandu (if your card is linked to the International Cirrus System), or by exchanging your travel cash at a bank in Kathmandu, the service fee charge will impose on around four per cent or more depending up on the bank.  There is a day transaction limit on cash withdrawing if you use the bank. Please note that most establishment banks in Asia will not accept foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded and they can be very difficult to exchange or extra fees added when exchanging at banks. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes.

Safety

Discovery World Trekking guarantees our client’s safety, security and satisfaction. Safety is the utmost important concern for us. For the trip, our leaders and guides have vast knowledge and have extensive first aid training. During the jungle walk, all of us will be together so that everyone is safe and wont wander off alone.

Responsible travel

We strongly believe that our environment has to be protected as tourism may bring negative effects on it. We highlight the positive aspects of tourism on the environment. Furthermore, Discovery World Trekking works together with Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organizes eco-friendly trips about most environmentally sensitive and culturally rewarding that meet the expectation of both travelers and communities.

Tipping

Most importantly, tipping is at travelers discretion and should be relied on good service that does not form the part of wages for your guides, porters and crew although they are very much appreciated. In Nepalese culture, tip is the accepted and honored way of saying thank you (Dhanyabaad) for good service. Normally, the tips are offered at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group. Most groups will give the tips in farewell dinner on the last evening or last day of the trek, to mark the end of the trip. The amount of the tip is entirely a personal preference that may be more or less depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, budget and appreciation of their work. It is important to Discovery World Trekking that crew members should professionally take care of you all the time during the trip, provide excellent service and offer enriching journey- trip of once in a lifetime experience. We ensure that all of our crews including guides and porters are paid well and treated fairly with respect.

Booking and payment process

Discovery World Trekking is a government authorized, registered, licensed and bonded as trekking and touring operator in Nepal. The company registered number is 87657/068/069. We are member of Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Therefore, you can book a trip with Discovery World Trekking with confidence as we are reliable. 10 percent of payment in advance and other necessary documentations like passport copy, passport size photos, travel insurance policy, arrival and departure flight detailed can be made within two weeks period from booking date. Payment is to be made by bank transfer, western union and online payment directly from our website. Remaining trip cost can be paid whether in cash or by bank transfer and credit card when your arrival in Nepal. Furthermore, we put forward the necessary modes of payment details as per your convenience by mail.

Last minute booking

It is best to book in advance but for those who aren't able to, for whatever reason, Discovery World Trekking has a special provision for last minute booking. In this case, booking with 100% trip payment within 24 hours is accepted. We do our best to operate a trip at any time but in case of last minute booking, we cannot be responsible for delay due to changes beyond our control such as the weather, availability of lodging. Contact us for more information at 977- 9840055491 (Paul) or email us.

Trip extension

After the completion of the trek, you may want to stay a couple of days extra in Nepal. With the free time, exploring Kathmandu, sightseeing, Nagarkot view trip, Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canoeing are such activities that can be done.

Feedback

After completing the Everest Base Camp trek, there will be a farewell dinner held where Discovery World trekking will give you company’s t-shirt, digital printed certificate of trip achievement along with a key ring. We would highly appreciate if you would give compliment, comment or complain about the service provided and the team performance as we always strive to be better.

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