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Tiger Tracking in Bardia National Park
Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Bardia National Park - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
Country
Nepal
Duration
7 Days
Best Time
March - May / Sep - December
Group Size
Private Tour
Transport
Private Jeep.
Accommodation
Hotel/Resort
Grade
Easy
Overview
The trip where meeting of the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger and overlooking them in enormous quest in the wilderness on Nepal’s most pristine and protected area. Located in mid-western part of Nepal province 5, with an area of 968 sq. km. Royal Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness in the terai plain. Almost three quarters of the park is covered with forest, grassland and riverine forest. The park is established in order to protect and conserve the ecosystem and conserving the habitat of tiger and its prey. Compared to any other national parks the chances of seeing tigers are high in Bardiya national park.
Home to 83 numbers of tigers, 53 spices of mammal, 25 species of reptile and 121 spices of fish and the river area of Karnali River and Ghaghara River area are true paradise for Birdwatchers and attracts many wintering feathered friend.
Going on open jeep safari our tiger guides will take you to major hot spot termed as tinkune (three corners) Kingfisher, Tented camp and the Balcony. There are also several places o see the encounter the tigers where our guide will led and take you to the places.
Apart from this Bardiya National Park receives some of the world renowned celebrities around the world. Celebrities like Leonardo Dicaprio, Selena Gomez, Prince Harry, and Duke of Sussex had visited earlier.
Best season to see the Tigers:
The best time of the year is October to beginning December and in March to May. Whereas during monsoon seasons due to heavy rainfall we cannot track the tiger properly due to unexpected roads conditions and the thick bushes where all the wildlife including tigers stash away. Coming to winter season from late November to February due to thick fog view aren’t clear and floras and faunas are not visible but there is a high chances to tack the tiger if we start out tracking the wild cats on the beginning of October the perfect timing is during march to May where we could see clearly all floras and faunas.
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Itinerary
Daily Schedule
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Day
1
Arrive at Kathmandu.
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
You will be welcomed by our staff standing with your name-card in the airport arrival terminal and transferred to your hotel by the private vehicle. Small meeting about the trip in the evening.
Day
2
Fly to Nepalgunj and Drive to Bardia National Park, Tharu village tour in late afternoon.
Accomodation:
Rhino lodge / Babai Resort.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport:
Private Vehicle
You will drive to Kathmandu domestic airport and fly to Nepalgunj which takes 1 hours and drive to Bardia National park - 3 to 4 hours by private vehicle. After refreshment and lunch you will visit ethnic Tharu village where you will learn about the life and lifestyle of Tharus. Also a cultural program performed by the Tharus is another way to enjoy the moments.
Day
3
Full Day Tiger tracking by private Jeep mostly focused on tiger trail and territories.
Accomodation:
Rhino lodge / Babai Resort.
Meals:
Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Safari Jeep
Today after Breakfast we will have whole day tiger tracking inside the national park. We will move around several places where you will see plenty of tiger evidence all over the park. During the trip we will staking out some of the locations where tigers are often spotted. From the view tower, you are able to see the grassland and possibly spot a distance herd of elephant or a tiger leaving the long grass to come down to river for drink.
Day
4
Full day Tiger Tracking.
Accomodation:
Rhino lodge / Babai Resort.
Meals:
Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Safari Jeep
After an early breakfast we will drive to National park and delicate to spot the Tiger. We drive on an open-top private safari Jeep to another famous tiger spot inside the park. During the time we will mostly follow our the local guide and wait several times to the spot the tigers.
Day
5
Tiger tracking, Dolphin Sightseeing, boating and Jeep safari tour.
Accomodation:
Rhino lodge / Babai Resort.
Meals:
Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Safari Jeep.
Our first proriarity is to encounter the tiger, if you see the tigers in Previous days then we will go for other sightseeing and activities. If there was no change to see the tigers in previoys days then we continous go to the core areas of National park to encounter the Tigers. This is the last day in Bardiya, you will enjoy the Tharu cultural dinner.
Day
6
Drive to Nepaljung airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
After this amazing Tiger safari in bardia National park, today you will drive to Nepaljung and fly back to Kathmandu. You will pick up from airport and drive to hotel by private van and enjoy your day with shopping and driking in the street of Thamel.
Day
7
Final departure transfer to airport by private van.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Transport:
Breakfast.
Availablity
Inclusions
- Airport pick and drop as per the itinerary.
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Nepaljung - Bardiya - Nepaljung private transportation.
- Kathmandu - Nepaljung - Kathmandu domestic flight.
- All meals during Bardia safari (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- 4 Nights accommodation in Bardia..
- 3 days private Jeep Safari in Bardiya National park.
- Nature guide during Bardia Tiger tracking and wildlife activities.
- National Park Permit and necessary entrance fees.
- All necessary government taxes.
Excludes
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Any kind of car bill sand personal expenses.
- Tips and gratitude.
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What to Carry:
We recommended to bring the following item for a comfortable and enjoyable safari in Bardia National Park.
- Choose neutral colors like green, brown, or beige for jungle activities.
- Lightweight and breathable clothing for daytime in Jungle.
- Long sleeve T-shirt and long pants/ Trousers for jungle walk and drive.
- Lightweight Jacket for cold evening if you are travelling in winter season.
- Lightweight hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes.
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen etc.
- Insect repellent and personal medications.
- Day pack for personal belongings.
- Binoculars for birdwatching and wildlife spotting, Camera and spare batteries.
FAQs
Who will pick up on arrival?
Our representative will will be at airport terminal with PLA card of you name and a private vehicle will pick you and drop to hotel.
What about food and accommodation?
Three-star hotels during the trip and breakfast at hotel, packed lunch during the daytime and dinner at hotel.
What are best place to see wild cats ?
Our guide will take you to a place called tinkune and other hotspots where wild cats come to drink water and rest and some other activity.
How many tigers are there in Bardiya?
The latest census have slight decrease on the number of tigers. Previously it was 125 and as per census of 2026 is 112 tigers in Bardia National Park. However the cubs have increased which is not a part of census.
Do tigers live alone or in groups?
Apart from mother and her baby cubs rest live individuals move around independently depending upon a prey and their core areas.
Any other wildlife can be seen?
Yes plenty of them including endangered one horned rhino, dears and numbers of spices of birds.
What to bring?
Any neutral colored clothes with some comfortable walking trousers and some light jackets for evenings. Binoculars (if you want).
What kind of lifestyle can be witnessed?
Mostly tharu community, traditional farming of countryside’s their exotic dances and foods.
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