Bardiya Jungle Safari – 4 Days
Trip Overview
- Country: Nepal
- Duration: 4 Days
- Trip Level: Easy
- Activity: Jungle Safari & Wildlife Activities (Scenic flight Jungle Safari & Wildlife activities.)
- Meals: Included (Breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu & Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Bardiya)
- Accomodation: Hotel & Resort (3 star hotel in Kathmandu for 1 night & Resort in Bardiya for 3 nights)
- Best Season: Jan-Jun, Sep-Dec
Trip Highlights
- Exploring the wildlife of Bardiya National Park.
- A peaceful Canoe Ride along the Karnali river.
- Sighting unique birds through Bird Watching.
- Jeep Safari along the jungles of Bardiya.
- Discover Tharu life and culture through a village tour.
Trip Description
Bardiya National Park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in Nepal’s Terai region. It is located on the eastern bank of the Karnali River in the Bardiya district. It was established to protect representative ecosystems and conserve the tiger and its prey species. The alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests have made it a more beautiful and attractive place to visit.Ace the Himalaya has planned this special trip (Bardiya Jungle Safari) to experience visit Bardiya National Park.
Also, about 70% of the park is covered by forest, grassland, savannah, and riverine forest. It is the home of 53 mammals. We could find rhinoceros, wild elephants, Bengal tigers, swamp deer, and Gangetic dolphins. Almost 407 species of birds are found here. The Bengal florican, white-rumped vulture, peafowl, and bar-headed geese are the main symbolic attraction of the park.
Badiya Jungle Safari is the right place to explore nature. This trip which will take you to the exciting part of Tiger Tracking, Jungle/Nature walking, Bird watching, wild sightseeing, Jeep safari, Dolphin sightseeing, Camping, Hiking, and many more.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 – Flight to Nepalgunj Airport and Transfer to Resort
Duration: 45 mins flight
Take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. On your arrival at Nepalgunj, the resort staff will receive you. You will then be transferred to the resort. On reaching the resort, you will be briefed about your stay. You will discover Tharu life and culture through our Tharu village and culture tour. We will then visit a Tharu museum. In the evening, we will visit the Crocodile Breeding Center and then back to the resort.
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Overnight at a Resort -
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 02 – Walking safari inside the Bardiya National Park
After breakfast, we will go to the Bardiya National Park for a jungle walk and observe the wildlife. Walking in allows you to explore the rich diversity of the jungle, grasslands, and rivers. This is the best way to see wildlife and nature close up. If we are lucky, we can spot Gangetic Dolphin.
- Overnight at a Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 03 – Other wildlife activities inside the Bardiya National Park
Today, we explore more of Bardiya National Park as we explore the Tiger territory and hopefully, sighting some tigers. Followed by Jeep Safari in the Park to see more of the wildlife. Rafting in the Karnali river is optional. We end the day with dinner at the resort.
- Overnight at a Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 04 – Drive to Nepalgunj & Flight Back to Kathmandu
Today, our schedule starts off with early morning Bird watching followed by a chance to relax or explore the surrounding village. We can then visit the Elephant Breeding Center after your breakfast. We will then drive back to Nepalgunj for our scheduled flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
- Overnight at a Hotel
- Breakfast included
Gears and Equipment
General
- Rucksack/Duffel bag or suitcase to pack all clothes
- Daypack (20–30 liters recommended) – with rain cover if you are traveling during the rainy season (May to October)
- Warm wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears (for the winter months December, January, and February)
- A pair of warm gloves (for the winter months of December, January, and February)
- T shirts, cotton pants (loose jeans or khakis) and shorts
- Lightweight waterproof shell jacket (recommended during the rainy season from May to October)
- Lightweight long underwear or thermals (for the winter months of December, January, and February)
- Light camping shoes or sneakers
- Sandals or flip flops (optional)
- Sunglasses
- Liner socks such as silk (optional)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
It is recommended to bring your personal kit.
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Small personal first aid kit with blister treatments (moleskin, band aids, waterproof tape)
- Anti infection ointments or antiseptic cream
Other Essentials
- Passport
- Extra passport sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito Repellent (highly recommended)
- Hand sanitizer
- Waterproof or dry bags for documents, cash, and electronics
- Airline tickets (Leave a copy at our Kathmandu office in case flight dates need to be changed.)
Optional Items
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Camera or mobile phone
- Binoculars
- Playing cards or a book
Once in Nepal, if you have the time, you can purchase the supplies you need while touring. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hub, is home to many shops where you can get a variety of reasonably priced equipment.
What makes this trip different ?
Our CSI with Sambhav Nepal
- Ace the Himalaya believes in giving back to the communities that surround and support tourism in Nepal. Ace provides logistical support and, if needed, cash donations to the projects of Sambhav Nepal (a local NGO).
- Sambhav Nepal and Ace work together to plan volunteer programs that will bring in foreign volunteers and make use of their enthusiasm, time, and talents in a variety of projects.
Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
- Of the few Travelife Certified companies in Nepal, Ace the Himalaya is one. We respect the procedures for sustainable tourism. Our excursions are socially and environmentally conscious, leaving the lowest possible impact in the Himalayas.
- About 80% of Ace the Himalaya’s staff members are natives of the regions where our trips are organized. It is one of our sustainable and responsible efforts to help local communities, support small businesses, and promote regional culture and way of life.
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