Western Terai, Nepal / Wildlife safari

Bardia National Park

Travel through Nepalgunj to the Bardia area for two full days exploring western Nepal's lowland habitats.

A greater one-horned rhinoceros in Bardia National Park
A greater one-horned rhinoceros in Bardia National Park.
Duration
6 daysOutline programme
Forest, grassland and river habitats
Wildlife safariWestern Terai
Season
Autumn, winter and springAsk for current dates
Experience
Nature tour with guided walking optionsWildlife safari

A closer look at the journey.

Bardia introduces the forest and river country of Nepal's western lowlands. This programme begins in Kathmandu, connects through Nepalgunj and continues by road to the lodge area. Two full days are available for guided nature activities, allowing more than a brief stop between the arrival and return journeys.

The daily plan can include walking, birdwatching and other locally available outings, selected with a nature guide. Forest conditions, seasonal access and wildlife movements shape each day, and no particular sighting can be assured. The six-day outline includes the Kathmandu arrival and departure as well as the Nepalgunj connections; the lodge stay itself is only part of the overall journey.

  • The forest and river country of western Nepal
  • Two full days for guided nature activities
  • Kathmandu and Nepalgunj travel connections

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Fly to Nepalgunj and travel to Bardia

Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.

Day 3Bardia nature activities

Explore the forest and river habitats with a local nature guide.

Day 4Bardia: second day of exploration

Choose from the activities available for your dates. Sightings are never guaranteed.

Day 5Return via Nepalgunj to Kathmandu

Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.

Day 6Depart Kathmandu

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local nature guiding and the selected park activities
  • Lodge accommodation and the meal plan
  • Arrival, departure and any city travel connections
  • Park access and activity arrangements

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

No specialist wildlife experience is needed. Agree the walking level and available activities with the local nature team.

Accommodation: A lodge near the nature area, with city hotels where shown in the programme; standards and meal plans to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Will we see particular animals?

Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings cannot be guaranteed. The local guide plans outings around habitats, seasonal conditions and available access.

Are six days spent inside the park?

No. The overall programme includes Kathmandu arrival and departure, Nepalgunj connections and the Bardia lodge stay, with two full nature days.

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