bardia national park
It is situated in southwest Nepal. This national park is by far largest wilderness area in lowland of Nepal. Bardia was declared National Park in 1982. Before was established as hunting reserved in 1976 and later transformed in Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve. The Park occupied an area of 968 square kilometer and bufferzone are covers 507 km2. Elevation range is 152 to 1441 meter of Churia hills. The major rivers of the park are Babai and Geruwa. About 70 % of the park covered by Sal Shorea robusta Forest, there are also riverine forest of Khair Acacia catechu and Sisoo Dalbergia sissoo in lowlands. The other main habitats of the park is grassland and savanna.
A total of 426 species of birds has been recorded in the national Park including 11 globally threatended.
A total of 37 species of mammals has been recorded in Park including globally threatened species of wildlife include the Ganges River Dolphin, Asiatic wild Dog, Smooth – coated Otter, Bengal Tiger, Nilgai, Greater One – horned Rhinoceros ( has been re – introduced from Chitawan and now more than 50 individuals survive here )
Several varieties of reptiles and water animals, Gharial Crocodile and Marsh Mugger Crocodile ,
The fresh water Gangetic dolphin is also commonly seen in river Karnali, the largest river in the Nepal.
Birds to see at Bardia National Park
Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Silver eared Mesia, Sarus Crane, Great Hornbill amongst others.
4 night 5 days program including Black Buck Sanctury at Khairapur is highly recommended.
Access :-
Kathmandu – Bardia 585 kilometer 14 – 16 hours by drive.
Nepalganj – Bardia 95 km
Kathmandu – Nepalganj 1 hour by flight then around 2 hour’s drive
There are many buses that go to Dhangadi, Tikapur or Mahendranagar from Kathmandu every afternoon. You get off at Ambasa at early morning and greet by nature guide at Ambasa and will take to Lodge by Jeep.
Accommodation :- Lodges, Resorts, Homestay
Activities :- Elephant ride, Jungle Walk, boating, jeep drive
Best season :- December to March, October, November, April, May also good.
A total of 426 species of birds has been recorded in the national Park including 11 globally threatended.
A total of 37 species of mammals has been recorded in Park including globally threatened species of wildlife include the Ganges River Dolphin, Asiatic wild Dog, Smooth – coated Otter, Bengal Tiger, Nilgai, Greater One – horned Rhinoceros ( has been re – introduced from Chitawan and now more than 50 individuals survive here )
Several varieties of reptiles and water animals, Gharial Crocodile and Marsh Mugger Crocodile ,
The fresh water Gangetic dolphin is also commonly seen in river Karnali, the largest river in the Nepal.
Birds to see at Bardia National Park
Bengal Florican, Lesser Florican, Silver eared Mesia, Sarus Crane, Great Hornbill amongst others.
4 night 5 days program including Black Buck Sanctury at Khairapur is highly recommended.
Access :-
Kathmandu – Bardia 585 kilometer 14 – 16 hours by drive.
Nepalganj – Bardia 95 km
Kathmandu – Nepalganj 1 hour by flight then around 2 hour’s drive
There are many buses that go to Dhangadi, Tikapur or Mahendranagar from Kathmandu every afternoon. You get off at Ambasa at early morning and greet by nature guide at Ambasa and will take to Lodge by Jeep.
Accommodation :- Lodges, Resorts, Homestay
Activities :- Elephant ride, Jungle Walk, boating, jeep drive
Best season :- December to March, October, November, April, May also good.