• Accommodation Hotel/Resort
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Group Size 01-30 people
  • Best Season Mar-May & Sep-Dec
  • Age Limit Above 6 years
  • Difficulty https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/public/img/difficulty.jpg https://himalayanexcursionnepal.com/public/img/difficulty-angle.png

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Live Tiger Tracking - Bardia National Park

Bardia National Park is one of the famous wildlife buffer zone located in the lowland part of Nepal. In 1976 the National park covers an area of 368 square kilometers but in order to protect the rare species it was expanded in 1982 which covers eastern bank of Kaligandaki and Babai river in the center, now the total area is 968 square kilometers. The area of National Park covered with the Savannah river in jungle provides shelter to some of the endangered creature of wildlife including wild Elephant, One - horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopards, bears, Black Buck, Gharial-crocodile, Gangetic Dolphin, Marsh mugger, Bengal Florican and Sarus crane. The park provide chance to encounter great variety of flora and fauna as well.

Bardia National Park is a protected area in Nepal that is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers. If you are planning to visit Bardia National Park and are interested in seeing tigers, there are a few things you can do to increase your chances of having a tiger encounter:

Go on a guided tour: A professional guide will know the best places to look for tigers and will be able to provide information about the behavior and habits of these animals.

Visit at the right time of year: The best time to see tigers in Bardia National Park is during the dry season (October to May), as the animals are more active and easier to spot.

Stay on designated trails: It is important to stay on marked trails and to follow the guidance of your guide to avoid disturbing the tigers and other wildlife.

Be patient: Seeing a tiger in the wild is a rare and exciting experience, and it may take some time and effort to spot one. Be patient and keep an eye out for signs of tiger activity, such as tracks or markings on trees.

Remember to always respect the tigers and other wildlife you may encounter, and to follow the guidelines and regulations set by the national park to help protect these animals.

 

Himalayan Excursion Nepal offers Bardia Tiger Tracking Tour package with different adventure activities including Elephant ride, Canoeing, Bird watching, Jungle walk, Jeep Safari, visit local villages, Rafting, cultural dance program and tiger tracking.

 

In 2010 famous Hollywood Actor Leonardo Dicaprio and many other popular celebrities around the world visited Bardia National Park, also his LEONARDO DICAPRIO FOUNDATION (LDF) is working to protect Wild Tigers in Nepal. WWF and LDF working together setting a goal to make double the number of Tigers in the wild by 2022. In Nepal 350 tigers were counted in last census in December 2021.

 

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy Elephant ride and Jungle Safari at Bardia National Park.
  • Enjoy watching live tiger deep inside Bardia National Park.
  • Enjoy watching rare species of birds and wildlife habitats.
  • Experience culture, tradition and unique lifestyle of local people.
  • Encounter wild animals including Royal Bengal Tiger.
  • Visit Crocodile and Elephant breeding center.
Itinerary

After arrival in Tribhuwan international Airport Kathmandu, our company representative will transfer you to pre-booked hotel. If your arrival is in morning or afternoon you can enjoy city sightseeing. Overnight at hotel with Bed & breakfast basis.

After breakfast, morning flight to Nepalgunj. After one hour flight you will reach Nepalgunj city and drive 2 hours to reach Bardia National Park. After check in hotel you will have short rest and have lunch. Afternoon enjoy jungle walk and evening time visit Tharu local village and cultural dance show. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, lunch & dinner basis.
 

Today will be an exciting day because we will penetrate the dense forest of Bardia National Park as we begin for the search of Royal Bengal Tiger. Our experienced guide knows the locations where Tiger are often spotted. While passing dense forest we can spot a lot of foot print of Tiger and many beautiful creature. Passing through the jungle you will enjoy noises of birds all the way. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, lunch & dinner basis.

This is our second day for tiger tracking. Today we will penetrate the dense forest by 4wd jeep. We will visit several places from where we will track plenty of tiger evidence. We will spend our time at riverbank one of the famous tiger spot, where tigers come to drink water or come to swim. Our jungle guide will be stand by and inform you immediately, if he got any sign of tiger. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & dinner basis.

Today is our last day in Bardia national park so if you already encountered tiger we will go for other jungle activities like rafting in Karnali river, Dolphin sightseeing, Elephant safari but if you did not encountered tiger in first and second day will go core area of national park where is more chances to spot tiger. If we don’t spot tiger in core area as well we increase our trip day and we will try another tiger territory. Overnight at hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & dinner basis.

After fantastic trip, we will drive back to Nepalgunj city and fly to Kathmandu. After short rest in hotel you will visit tourist hub Thamel and have some souvenir shopping. At evening we will enjoy typical Nepali food with cultural dance program. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.

Our company representative will meet you and transfer to airport for onward destination by our private vehicle.

Includes/Excludes
    • Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle.
    • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis on BB plan.
    • 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Bardia on twin sharing basis on BLD plan.
    • Full day Kathmandu sightseeing tour by private tourist vehicle.
    • Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu flight tickets.
    • Nepalgunj-Bardia-Nepalgunj by private vehicle.
    • Professional English speaking tour guide for Kathmandu sightseeing.
    • Professional English speaking tiger tracking guide
    • Entrance & National Park fee.
    • Jungle safari activities in Bardia national park.
    • Complementary farewell dinner in a typical Nepali cultural restaurant.
    • All necessary pick up drop by tourist vehicle as per itinerary.
    • Comprehensive emergency medical kit.
    • All government and local taxes.
    • International airfare & necessary airport taxes.
    • Nepal entry visa fees at present USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days and USD 100 for three month.
    • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Temple & monasteries entry fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
    • Beverages, alcoholic drinks, mineral water during trip.
    • All personal & bar expenses in Kathmandu and Bardia during the trip.
    • Tips for guide & driver (tipping is expected).
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, mineral water etc) and any other expenses which are not mentioned above.
Essential Trip Infos

What to Bring ?

  • Netural colors Long trousers which help to protect from the direct sun ray and insects.

  • Neutral colors Warm Jacket/fleece – it may get colder in the early morning and evening.

  • Safari hat or cap helps to protect from sunlight. 

  • Comfortable shoes (or boots) and socks. 

  • Sunglasses, Sun cream, binoculars, flashlight etc.

Faq

Bardia wildlife tour is suitable for any kind of person who is moderately fit, no previous experience is required.  

 

Best season for tour is usually March-April and October-November but Bardia wildlife tour can be done in February, June, April, May and December as well. 
 

It depends upon season. During winter (November to February), It is colder at night time and relatively warmer during the day time, with the temperature ranging from around 4 degree at night to 23 degree at day time. Between March and May, the weather stay perfect as the temperature averages 25 degree during the day time. From September to December, the temperature gets cooler and allows for a great time to travel. The average temperature during this season is 22 degree. 
 

We provide two or three star level hotel accommodation for the entire tour. The hotel offer the facilities of attached bathrooms, dining room, a bar, internet access, hot shower and so forth.  
 

All the restaurants that we dine at cater for continental, Chinese, Mexican, American based cuisine with some local influences, always plenty to choose from. 

 

ATMs are available in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. Major credit cards are accepted in all places but you need to pay 4% extra as bank levy, which might make cash more preferable. 
 

We estimate USD 15 to 20 a day will enough to buy lunch, dinner, chocolates and a few drinks. 
 

Depending on nature of travel we provide different vehicle service. We provide tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and airport pickups-drops. We book flight ticket through Buddha Air, Yeti Air, Saurya Air and Shree Airlines for the flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and vice versa.

There are telephones and internet facilities available so you can always stay in contact with your family. 
 

Laundry service is easily available at your hotel. Please note that laundry service is not included in the tour package price. 

 

Yes, they have received training from NATHM (Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management).They has also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project).

Actually tipping is not compulsory, but small gesture of thanks to your guides. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. 

 

Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Click here 


 

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