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Bardia National Park
Bardiya National Park, located in the Mid-Western Development Region of Nepal, was established in 1988 as Royal Bardia National Park. The Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed protected area in the Tarai and is home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger and Nepal’s famous one-horned rhinoceros. Covering an area of 968 km2 it is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River in the Bardiya District.
Some of the highlights of the activities in Bardia National Park are:
- Visitors can enjoy a Fascinating visit to the crocodile Breeding Center.
- You can have unique experience of driving jeep in to the jungle.
- Moreover, the rafting journey allows you to spot much wildlife, especially the endangered species like those of Gang tic Dolphin and the Gharial Crocodile.
- Likewise, you can enjoy a natural walk through the jungle in proper guidance of professional guides.
- This tour, in addition, enables you to enjoy local Tharu life, their unique way of living as well as cultural norms and values. Their distinct cultural programs are sure to captivate you.
The diverse geographical factors together with the thick cover of Sal, savannah forests and grasslands render this region as ideal place for both plant and animal species. The park hosts different mammals, more then 250 species of birds, and several varieties of reptiles and water animals. All these natural panorama and cultural uniqueness makes Bardia national Park one of the best options for jungle safari.
Activities in Bardia National Park
1) Crocodile Breeding Center :
A Fascinating visit to the crocodile Breeding Center .
2) Jeep Drive:
You can have the unique experience of driving jeep in to the jungle. We will take you across the river in to the jungle in four wheels drive vehicles. The slow growl of open jeeps, the sights and sounds of real animals in the wild can be an unforgettable experience with your holidays.
3) Karnali River Rafting:
An early morning 30 km drive by jeep will drop you by the Karnali River . This is followed by a serene all day raft down the gentle Karnali. The rafting journey allows you to spot much wildlife, especially the endangered freshwater Gangetic Dolphin, the Gharial Crocodile, exotic birds and big game on the nearby river banks. Swimming is also possible and sometimes even the dolphins may join you! Some stretches of white water can be included for the more adventurous
4) Tharu Village Tour:
The jungle scenery, birds and animals alone do not make up the unique features of Bardia National Park . This tour provides you a window in to local Tharu life.Our professional guide/expert naturalist will accompany you through the area and help you gather insights into the Tharu way of life.
5) Elephant Safari:
An excellent opportunity to see Asian Elephant, Great One Horned Rhinoceros, Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or Barasinghe, Nilgai or Blue Bull, Black Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena. You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Bardia National Park their home.
6) Jungle/Nature Walk:
you can enjoy a natural walk in the jungle in safety accompanied by our well trained naturalist. A highlight of this trip will be the viewing from the watch towers (Machhan) to have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalist and wildlife trackers. Excellent photographic opportunities are plentiful.
7) Cultural Programme:
A cultural program performed by the Tharus will be another highlight of your visit to the Bardia. The Tharus in colorful traditional costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal , are sure to captivate you.
Last Update: 21 Aug 2011 |