Untamed Lowland Wilderness & Royal Bengal Tigers

Bardia National Park

Nepal's largest untouched wilderness sanctuary in the Far-Western Terai, recognized as South Asia's top destination for sightings of wild Royal Bengal Tigers.

Overview

Bardia National Park encompasses 968 square kilometers of pristine sal forest, savannah grasslands, and the braided channels of the Karnali River. Far less crowded than Chitwan, Bardia offers genuine wilderness walking safaris led by expert naturalists, sightings of endangered Gangetic dolphins, herds of wild Asian elephants, and remarkable predator encounters.

Key Highlights

Unmatched chances of spotting wild Royal Bengal Tigers on foot and jeep safaris

Karnali River floating boat safaris to spot endangered Gangetic river dolphins

Large populations of Greater One-horned Rhinos and swamp deer

Tharu cultural village exploration and living indigenous traditions

Wild elephant tracking along riverbanks and watering holes

Quick Facts

Duration

4-5 days

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate - jungle walking and 4x4 safaris

Best Season

October-April

Maximum Altitude

150m

Starting Altitude

150m

Estimated Cost

All-inclusive safari lodges USD 150-350 per day

📅Best Time

October to April (cool winter months and dry spring for waterhole sightings).

✈️Getting There

Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (50 mins), then a 2.5-hour drive west to Thakurdwara park entrance.

💡Travel Tips

•Book a full-day walking safari with two experienced naturalists for the thrilling experience of tracking tiger prints
•March and April offer the highest tiger sightings as predators congregate near waterholes

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