The Park was established in 1969 as a Royal Hunting Reserve. In 1976 it was gazetted as the Karnali wildlife reserve with an area of 368 sq. km and in 1982 it was renamed as Bardia National Park. In 1988 it was extended to cover the whole Babai Valley to 968 sq.km and now the area has been double up. It is situated in the mid-far western region on the eastern bank of the Karnali river, about 600 kms west of Kathmandu. It is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai of Nepal. It is thickly forested by Sal trees and is carpeted with grass, savannah and riverine forest. It is a regenerated habitat for endangered species like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin, endangered birds includes the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 300 species of resident and migratory birds and many reptiles and fish have been found to be thriving here.

Detail Itinerary

  Day 01: Arrival

Arrive in Kathmandu. Reception and assistance on arrival by our representative. Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

  Day 02: Kathmandu

Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including

AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.

Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs

PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.

Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple, 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

  Day 03: Kathmandu/ Nepalgunj/Bardiya National Park

After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Nepaljung. Approximately an hour flight will provide you the exciting view of 200 km of the mighty Himalayan ranges of Nepal giving you the feeling, as if you are doing an exclusive mountain flight, provided the weather is clear. From Nepalgunj airport our representative will pick you up to the Resort, which is about 2.30 hrs drive. Welcome drink will be served upon arrival. After lunch you will be taken for a nature walk to the Jungle. Dinner at 7.30 PM. Overnight at Nepal Wildlife Resort.

  Day 04: Bardiya National Park

Early morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.30 AM. At 7.00 AM breakfast will be served. Then you will be taken to the Jungle to see the mighty Karnali River with all its aquatic games, birds, crocodile & if you are lucky you might see the Gangetic dolphin. Lunch will be served on your return. Then you rest for a while waiting for the elephants to take you on a elephant back safari to explore the great one horned rhinoceros, four types of deer, monkey, wild boar, leopard & if lucky the elusive tiger as well. Nepalese buffet dinner will be served at 7.30 PM. There will be native folk dance to entertain you in the evening. Overnight at Nepal Wildlife Resort.

  Day 05: Bardiya National Park/ Nepalgunj/ Kathmandu

Early Morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.00AM. At 6.30 bird watching Tour through Bardia National Park. There are 360 different Species of Birds. Breakfast will be served on your return. After breakfast you will visit ethnic Tharu Village to have a close look at their social & cultural life. Then you return to the Resort to prepare for journey to Nepalgunj, catch a flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  Day 06: Kathmandu

AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city 15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest.

Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs

PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath, Overnight stay at Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

  Day 07: Kathmandu

Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport.