The Park was established in 1969 as a Royal Hunting Reserve. In 1976 it was gazetted as the Karnali wildlife reserve with an area of 368 sq. km and in 1982 it was renamed as Royal Bardia National Park. In 1988 it was extended to cover the whole Babai Valley to 968 sq.km and now the area has been double up. It is situated in the mid-far western region on the eastern bank of the Karnali river, about 600 kms west of Kathmandu. It is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai of Nepal. It is thickly forested by Sal trees and is carpeted with grass, savannah and riverine forest. It is a regenerated habitat for endangered species like the rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black buck, crocodile and Gangetic dolphin, endangered birds includes the Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver-eared mesia and Sarus crane. More than 30 different mammals, over 300 species of resident and migratory birds and many reptiles and fish have been found to be thriving here.

5 nights / 6 days
Kathmandu – Royal Bardia National Park

Day 01:
Arrive in Kathmandu. Reception and assistance on arrival by our representative. Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02:
Morning Sightseeing Tour of Patan City and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu City & Swayambhunath. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03:
After break-fast departure transfer to the airport for the flight to Nepaljung. Approximately an hour flight will provide you the exciting view of 200 km of the mighty Himalayan ranges of giving you the feeling, as if you are doing an exclusive mountain flight, provided the weather is clear. From Nepaljunj airport our representative will pick you up to the Resort which is about 2.30 hrs drive. Welcome drink will be served upon arrival. After lunch you will be taken for a nature walk to the Jungle. Dinner at 7.30 PM. Overnight atWildlife Resort.
Day 04:
Early morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.30 AM. At 7.00 AM break-fast will be served. Then you will be taken to the Jungle to see the mighty Karnali River with all its aquatic games, birds, crocodile & if you are lucky you might see the Gangetic dolphin. Lunch will be served on your return. Then you rest for a while waiting for the elephants to take you on a elephant back safari to explore the great one horned rhinoceros, four types of deer, monkey, wild boar, leopard & if lucky the elusive tiger as well. Nepalese buffet dinner will be served at 7.30 PM . There will be native folk dance to entertain you in the evening. Overnight at Wildlife Resort.
Day 05:
Early Morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.00AM. At 6.30 bird watching Tour through Royal Bardia National Park. They’re 360 different Species of Birds. Break-fast will be served on your return. After break-fast you will visit ethnic Tharu Village to have a close look at their social & cultural life. Then you return to the Resort to prepare for journey to Nepalgunj, catch a flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 06:
Leisure activities. Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Budhdhanath & Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

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