Kathmandu Flight, Bardia Arrival, and Terai Cultural Introduction
Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, Drive to Bardia
Marvel Treks representatives in Kathmandu will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the domestic airport for your flight to Nepalgunj.
The Bardia National Park Tour begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, offering aerial views of plains, hills, forests, roads, and settlements across western Nepal. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj Airport, Marvel Treks representatives will receive you and transfer you to your hotel near Bardia National Park.
After checking in, take some time to refresh and enjoy lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will be guided on a visit to a nearby Tharu village, where you can learn about the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the indigenous Tharu community. Following this, you will visit a nearby elephant breeding center.
To conclude the day, enjoy a beautiful sunset view from the banks of the Karnali River. Experiencing sunset in the Terai plains offers a unique and memorable contrast to hill and mountain sunsets.
Accommodation: Hotel or Resort
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Jungle Walk in Bardia National Park
After a peaceful night in the Terai region, you will receive a wake-up call at 6:00 a.m., followed by breakfast at 6:30 a.m., preparing you for an adventurous day ahead.
This day is dedicated to a full-day jungle walk inside Bardia National Park, guided by experienced naturalists. You will walk through dense forests, learning about wildlife, birds, vegetation, and the park's ecosystem. Today also offers a rare opportunity to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger, as you will participate in half-day tiger tracking from a watchtower (Machan).
Lunch will be a packed picnic inside the jungle, allowing you to enjoy nature at its purest. You will have ample time to take photographs of wildlife and landscapes. Spotting a Royal Bengal Tiger is rare, so be ready with your camera.
After a full day of wildlife exploration, return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Hotel or Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Jeep Safari in Bardia National Park
After the physically demanding jungle walk of the previous day, today offers a more relaxed but equally exciting adventure. You will be woken up at 6:00 a.m., refreshed, and have breakfast at 6:30 a.m.
Today's activity is a full-day jeep safari inside Bardia National Park. Explore deep jungle areas by jeep, increasing your chances of spotting wildlife such as rhinos, deer, wild elephants, birds, and possibly tigers. The jeep safari allows you to cover a wider area of the park comfortably.
After the safari, you will visit the crocodile breeding center. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Tharu cultural dance performance at your hotel, beautifully presented by local performers.
Dinner will follow, along with time to share experiences before resting for the night.
Accommodation: Hotel or Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Departure from Bardia to Kathmandu
Today marks the final day of your Bardia National Park Tour with Marvel Treks. Wake up early, enjoy breakfast, and check out of the hotel.
Marvel Treks representatives will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu Domestic Airport, our representatives will receive you and transfer you to your hotel, concluding an unforgettable wildlife experience in the Terai region of Nepal.
Meals: Breakfast
