7-Day Bardiya National Park Safari with Tigers, Rhinos and Tharu Culture

Your adventure begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you and drive you to your jungle lodge on the edge of Bardiya National Park, a scenic journey of 2-3 hours. After checking in, you'll have time to relax before a full briefing about the park and your safari program.

After an early breakfast, we embark on a full-day jeep safari deep into the park's core areas. With a packed lunch, we will spend the day exploring diverse habitats such as grasslands, riverbeds, and Sal forests. Your expert guide will focus on tracking the movements of the Royal Bengal Tiger, One-horned Rhino, and wild elephants.

Experience the jungle on a more intimate level with a thrilling guided jungle walk. Accompanied by experienced naturalists, you will learn to read tracks and signs of wildlife. In the afternoon, we will visit the Karnali River bank, an excellent spot to see Gharial and Mugger crocodiles basking in the sun.

Today is dedicated to tracking the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger. We will drive to specific areas known for recent tiger activity and wait patiently at watchtowers (machans). In the evening, immerse yourself in the local culture with a tour of a nearby Tharu village, followed by a captivating traditional Tharu stick dance performance.

Bardiya is a haven for birdlife, with over 400 species. We'll start with a specialized bird-watching tour to spot kingfishers, hornbills, and more. The afternoon is flexible; you can choose to relax at the lodge or visit the park's crocodile and elephant breeding centers to learn about their conservation efforts.

Enjoy one last morning safari activity, perhaps another short jungle walk or a visit to a community forest. After lunch at the lodge, we will bid farewell to Bardiya and drive back to Nepalgunj, where you will check into a comfortable hotel for the night.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Nepalgunj Airport for your morning flight back to Kathmandu. Your unforgettable wildlife adventure concludes upon your arrival in Kathmandu.