Tour Overview
Experience the wild beauty of western Nepal with our Bardia National Park Tour, combining cultural heritage, jungle adventures, and immersive wildlife experiences. The journey begins in Kathmandu with sightseeing around some of the valley’s most significant cultural landmarks before heading west to Nepalgunj and onward to Bardia National Park.
Spend your time in Bardia exploring the jungle through Jeep Safaris and Walking Safaris, with opportunities to discover the park’s diverse flora and fauna and venture into tiger territory with experienced guides. The experience also includes a visit to a community forest, local cultural exploration, a scenic sunset experience, and a Tharu Cultural Dance performance during the stay.
This tour is designed for travelers looking to combine Nepal’s cultural heritage with an authentic jungle experience away from the busy mountain trails.
Tour Description
Bardia National Park offers a different side of Nepal—one filled with dense forests, wildlife, rivers, local communities, and peaceful rural landscapes.
Your adventure begins in Kathmandu, where you explore Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. From Kathmandu, a short flight takes you to Nepalgunj, followed by a scenic drive of approximately two hours to Bardia.
Once in Bardia, settle into Babai Resort and begin your jungle experience with a community forest visit and local cultural exploration. The following days are dedicated to wildlife activities, including full-day Jeep Safaris and the option to experience the wilderness on foot through a Walking Safari.
With packed lunches in the wilderness and experienced guides accompanying the activities, the tour offers an opportunity to experience Bardia’s natural environment at a relaxed yet adventurous pace. One evening during the stay, guests can also enjoy a traditional one-hour Tharu Cultural Dance performance at the resort.
Tour Details
Destination: Bardia National Park, Nepal
Starting Point: Kathmandu
Gateway: Nepalgunj
Kathmandu–Nepalgunj Flight: Approximately 45 minutes
Nepalgunj–Bardia Drive: Approximately 2 hours
Main Activities: Jeep Safari, Walking Safari, Community Forest Visit, Cultural Experience, Tharu Cultural Dance
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Babai Resort in Bardia
Meals in Bardia: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Guide: English-speaking guide for Kathmandu sightseeing
Tour Highlights
- Explore the cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley.
- Visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square.
- Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and drive through western Nepal to Bardia.
- Stay at Babai Resort during the jungle experience.
- Visit a community forest and experience the local surroundings.
- Enjoy a scenic sunset experience.
- Explore tiger territory on a Walking Safari or Jeep Safari.
- Enjoy full-day Jeep Safari experiences inside Bardia National Park.
- Discover the park’s wildlife, flora, and fauna with experienced guides.
- Enjoy packed lunches during full-day jungle activities.
- Experience traditional Tharu Cultural Dance at the resort.
- Combine Nepalese culture, nature, and wildlife in one journey.
Points of Attraction
Bardia National Park
The central attraction of the journey, Bardia offers an immersive jungle environment where guests can explore the wilderness through Jeep and Walking Safaris. The itinerary focuses particularly on exploring tiger territory and observing the park’s flora and fauna.
Tiger Territory
The safari activities take guests into areas described in the itinerary as tiger territory. Travelers can choose between a Walking Safari and Jeep Safari, accompanied by experienced guides.
Community Forest
On arrival in Bardia, guests visit a community forest and have the opportunity to explore the local culture and surroundings.
Tharu Cultural Experience
The tour includes a traditional one-hour Tharu Cultural Dance performance at the resort on one evening during the stay, providing an introduction to the cultural traditions of the local Tharu community.
Kathmandu Heritage Sites
Before heading to Bardia, the tour introduces travelers to four important cultural attractions of Kathmandu Valley:
- Boudhanath
- Swayambhunath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
Safari Experiences
Jeep Safari
Enjoy full-day Jeep Safari excursions through Bardia National Park, exploring different areas of the park and searching for wildlife while accompanied by experienced guides. Packed lunch is provided during the full-day safari activities.
Walking Safari
For travelers who want a closer connection with the jungle environment, the itinerary offers a Walking Safari in tiger territory. The activity is guided and focuses on wildlife, flora, and fauna.
Itinerary
Trek Route
What's included
- KTM intl airport pick up and drop by respective private vehicle.
- KTM domestic airport pick up and drop by respective private vehicle.
- 03-night accommodation on sharing basis on 3-star hotel with breakfast.
- One full day sight-seeing on pvt basis.
- One English speaking guide during sight-seeing in KTM.
- Nepalgunj airport and drop by pvt basis.
- Nepalgunj airport to Bardia National Park to Nepalgunj airport by private basis.
- 04 nights/05 days packages with breakfast/lunch and dinner on sharing basis in Bardia.
- Activities as mention in above itinerary.
- Hotel applicable taxes.
What's excluded
- Kathmandu-Nepalgunj or Nepalgunj-Kathmandu Flight tickets.
- Entrance fees during sight-seeing in Kathmandu.
- Any personal expenses, drinks, laundry, calls, bar bills.
- Any tips
- Change in route because of weather, or any other reasons.
- Services other than specified