5 Day Tiger Trekking Safari in Bardiya, Bheri Zone

Facilities

Day 1

Village tour and elephant breeding center visit, bird watching and sunset view from the karnali river bank, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Full day jungle walk with packed lunch and overnight stay.

Day 3

Full day jeep safari with packed lunch, Tharu cultural dance, and overnight stay.

Day 4

Full day tiger tracking with packed lunch and overnight stay.

Day 5

Departure after breakfast as per schedule.

Bardia National Park

Bardia National Park is located in the western lowland and encompasses a total area of 968 square kilometers. The park includes alluvial floodplains created by Karnali River in the west and the pristine ecosystem of Bardia Valley in the northeastern section. The park is reputed for its rich biodiversity. The vegetation here ranges from early successional stage, tall floodplains grassland established on the alluvial floodplain of Karnali, Orai, and Babai river systems, to the climax stage, sal and forest extended on relatively dry flat lands.

The fauna diversity of the park includes 53 species of mammals, including endangered megaherbivores like rhinoceros and elephants, more than 25 species of reptiles, over 400 species of birds, 121 species of fishes, and an unknown diversity of mollusks and arthropods. Species conservation in the park has yielded satisfactory results as a number of mammals such as tigers, elephants, spotted deer, hog deer, smabar, swamp deer have made a remarkable comeback.

A narrow strip of buffer zone covering an area of 327 square kilometers adjoins the park in the West and in the South. More than 100,000 people of diverse ethnicity inhabit the buffer zone. Tharus are the indigenous group and comprise above 60% of the total population. Other ethnic groups in the buffer zone include Brahmin / Kshetri, occupational castes , and the people of Mongoloid origin (Magar, Gurung, Tamang, etc.). Agriculture is the main occupation of buffer zone communities.

Rhino Lodge Bardia

Rhino Lodge Bardia is located only a minute away from Bardia National Park, 10 minutes from its headquarters, and a minute from the elephant stables.

Distances

• Bardia National Park - 1 minute
• Bardia National Park headquarters - 10 minutes

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During your stay, you will be provided with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as coffee and tea.

Sample breakfast

• Tea or coffee
• Toast with jam or butter
• French toast
• Scrambled eggs
• Poached eggs
• Fried eggs
• Porridge
• Muesli with curd or milk
• Pancakes
• Omelets (masala or plain)
• Boiled eggs
• Chapatti
• Fresh fruits
• Corn flakes with milk and curd

Sample lunch or dinner

• Chowmein (vegetarian, mixed, chicken)
• Macaroni (cheese, vegetarian, plain)
• Spaghetti
• Fried rice or plain rice with French fries
• Fried potatoes or mass potatoes
• Nepali dal bhat with chicken or mutton curry
• Vegetables or chicken spring rolls
• Chicken chilly with French fries
• Fried chicken with green salad

• Activities with experienced English speaking local jungle guide
• National park entry fee
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Coffee and tea
• 4 nights accommodation

• Airfare

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.