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Highlights
Bardia National Park is one of the best places in the world for spotting the elusive Royal Bengal tiger in the wild. Be taken on daily safaris in search of the unique wildlife of the region.. Keep your eye out for other wildlife that call this park home – Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, deer, fresh-water dolphins, crocodiles, and rare birds like the kingfisher.. Bardia National Park, in Nepal’s southwest, is far from the usual tourist trail and remote enough to feel like you’re deep on a wildlife expedition.. Discover the local cultures of the region with a visit to a local Tharu village to learn about the way of life in this region of rural Nepal.
Overview
Go in search for a Royal Bengal tiger on a four-day wildlife adventure in the southern foothills of Nepal. Bardia National Park is an unspoilt slice of wilderness and one of the best places in the world to spot these elusive beasts. Beginning in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, experience the colourful and welcoming Tharu people on a village visit, and spend time exploring the depths of Bardia for the myriad creatures that call this park home. With local expert guides guiding you in your expedition, let the sights and sounds of the forest lead you to discover tigers, rhinos, deer, elephants, kingfishers, and so much more. Your Tigers of Bardia Short Break Adventure is an expedition fit for the most seasoned wildlife warrior.
Breakfast Included: 3 Lunches Included: 4 Dinner Included: 3
Bardia National Park
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Please meet at our Kathmandu office, the location of which is listed in the 'Joining Point' section of the Essential Trip Information, the day prior to departure at 5 pm for a meeting.
This morning you'll take a morning flight to Nepalgunj (approximately 2 hours) – try and snatch a window seat, because on a clear day, you’ll be able to marvel at the mighty Himalayan mountain range below. On arrival, you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel, located on the fringe of Bardia National Park (approximately 2.5 hours). Once you’ve checked in and freshened up, take a tour with your local guide through a Tharu village nearby, where you’ll learn a little bit more about the lifestyle of this ethnic group from the southern foothills of the Himalayas. Afterwards, come together for a wildlife information session to learn about the national park and the animal kingdom you’ll be exploring in the next coming days!
Bardia National Park
After breakfast, embark on a safari with a local guide and expert tiger tracker. Today is an excellent opportunity to see the Royal Bengal tiger out in the wild. It is estimated that no more than around 250 of these tigers still roam free in Nepal, however Bardia National Park is home to a large proportion of these. Keep your eye out for these, as well as the rare one-horned rhinos, peacocks, Asian elephants, kingfisher birds, marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles, deer and wild boar.
Bardia National Park
This morning, take a safari to see Bardia alive with the sights and sounds of its inhabitants. Let your guides point out to you different species and how they coexist in the wild. In the evening, you’ll be treated to a local cultural dance by Tharu people at the hotel premises. You may not have heard of this Nepali ethnic group, but they’ll be sure to make you and your group feel welcome and enjoy their traditional customs.
Bardia National Park
Go for a nature walk after breakfast, where you’ll be taken through the difficult art of bird watching. This morning is an ideal opportunity to see rare birds in their natural habitat, including the colourful kingfisher. While walking along the Karnali River, try to spot one of the critically endangered gangetic fresh-water dolphins. Chances are low, but if you were to see one, it would be here. After lunch, transfer back to Nepalgunj Airport for an evening flight bound for Kathmandu. Your Short Break Adventure will finish upon arrival at Kathmandu airport.
