 Wilderness and Wilderness in the relatively unexplored deep jungles of far western Nepal where wildlife is more that abundant. Remote, Challenging and offering unique adventure for wildlife and nature lovers.
The Royal Bardia National Park was initially a Royal hunting reserve. It was in 1976 that it was gazetted as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve with an area of only 368 sq. KM in 1982, It was renamed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve Which also included the Babai River Valley. It was only in 1988 that is was granted a status of National Park in order to preserve the dwindling species of rare ecosystem, including flora and fauna, particularly the tiger and its other prey species. This park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the terai p[providing excellent habitat for most of the endangered species of wildlife and birds. The park now covers an area of 968 sq. KM. It was only 1994 basic facilities existed for independent visitors. It has extensive and varied wildlife-all endangered rhinoceros, Wild elephants, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Swamp deer, Black buck, Gharial Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphins.
More than thirty different mammals, over 400 species of birds, many snakes, lizards , and fish have been sighted and recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats.
Among these include, Langur monkey, common leopard, Jungle cat, fishing at, large and small Indian civets, mongoose, hyena, wild dog, jackal. sloth bear, otter, porcupine, bandicoots, blue bull (Nilgai), Sambar deer, hog deer, barking dear, wild boar etc. This park is one of the best place to view the most magnificent of cats, The Royal Bengal Tigers. The chance are almost 80% depending on season.
 Wilderness and Wilderness in the relatively unexplored deep jungles of far western Nepal where wildlife is more that abundant. Remote, Challenging and offering unique adventure for wildlife and nature lovers.
The Royal Bardia National Park was initially a Royal hunting reserve. It was in 1976 that it was gazetted as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve with an area of only 368 sq. KM in 1982; It was renamed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve Which also included the Babai River Valley. It was only in 1988 that is was granted a status of National Park in order to preserve the dwindling species of rare ecosystem, including flora and fauna, particularly the tiger and its other prey species. This park is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in the terai [providing excellent habitat for most of the endangered species of wildlife and birds. The park now covers an area of 968 sq. KM. It was only 1994 basic facilities existed for independent visitors. It has extensive and varied wildlife-all endangered rhinoceros, Wild elephants, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Swamp deer, Black buck, Gharial Crocodile, Gangetic Dolphins.
More than thirty different mammals, over 400 species of birds, many snakes, lizards, and fish have been sighted and recorded in the park's forest, grassland and river habitats.
Among these include, Langur monkey, common leopard, Jungle cat, fishing at, large and small Indian civets, mongoose, hyena, wild dog, jackal. sloth bear, otter, porcupine, bandicoots, blue bull (Nilgai), Sambar deer, hog deer, barking dear, wild boar etc. This park is one of the best place to view the most magnificent of cats, The Royal Bengal Tigers. The chance are almost 80% depending on season.
What is available?
 To cater to the visitor's needs while exploring the wilderness and wonderland, some hotel facilities have been established since the 90th. We are providing many different kind of activities to explore the jungle instead of giving only accommodation facilities. We have thus a vast storehouse of knowledge about the park and will be happy to share the same with you. Being a family owned enterprise, all service and activities while staying at the Jungle Cottage is personalized and accorded best attention according to client’s needs and preferences. We have expert and highly knowledgeable nature guides and birdmen to accompany you ion order that you may have an unforgettable wildlife experience. With these experts, you can also fish for the prize, large Mahasheer, a game fish, which is considered an excellent catch, at the mighty Karnali river. This river also provides superb rafting trips and expeditions according to the clients needs.
Accommodation with us at Cottage is in attractive tharu style bungalows which reflects the prominent local culture with hot and cold showers and western style of flushing toilets. In order not to disturb the natural habitats of the serene jungle atmosphere, we use only kerosene lamps and candles. In the main dining room and some rooms we also have solar power system. Plans are underway top fully implement solar power throughout.
Activities of Royal Bardiya
| Nature walks, |
Elephant safaris, |
| Bird watching, |
Jungle drive |
| cycling tours to black buck area |
Tharu culture programme, |
| isolated villages and surrounding farmlands, |
Canoeing Trips |
| visit to the Karnali Bridge. |
Rafting |
Itinerary
Bardia Jungle Cottage offers the following package tours
2 nights 3 days
3 nights 4 days and
4 nights 5 days
2 Nights 3 Days
1st day
Pick up guest from arrival point (Amabasa, Nepal)
On reaching cottage Welcome drinks and briefing about the programmes.
Breakfast
Visit to crocodile breeding center and tharu village.
Jungle drive whole day with packed lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay.
2nd day
Wake up call followed by tea or coffee.
Breakfast.
Jungle Walk/Dugout canoe ride.
Elephant back safari.
Western Nepal tharu dance.
Overnight at lodge.
3rd day
Wake up call followed by tea or coffee.
Breakfast
Departure From lodge.
3 Night 4 Days
Same Itinerary for 1st and 2nd day.
3rd day
Wake up call followed by tea or coffee.
Breakfast
Whole day jungle walk with packed lunch, Walk to Rhino's, Elephant's and Tiger's territory up to Gola, Dolphin Place.
Come back to Lodge
Dinner
Over night at lodge.
4th day
Wake up call followed by tea or coffee.
Breakfast
Departure From lodge.
4 Night 5 Days
Same Itinerary for 1st, 2nd 3rd day.
4th day
Wake up call followed by tea or coffee
Breakfast
Visit to black sanctuary with packed lunch and drive to Babai Bridge, Walk upstream along the gorge of Babai river
Return to lodge in the evening.
Dinner
Over night at lodge.
5th day
Wake up call followed by tea or coffee.
Breakfast
Departure From lodge.
Other Special Package for Fervent Trekkers.
1 night 2 days trekking in and around great churiya hills (Tented camps): A trekkers paradise hardly missed by anyone who really enjoy stepping on the unbeaten tracks of Churiya hills ranging from east to west of Terai Resigon.
Camping on the bank of the Karnali river.
Rafting on the Karnali River.
Climate
October-March (warm days and cool nights); April-June (hot, up to 45 degrees Celsius), July-September (rainy)
Access to Royal Bardiya
There are regular daily flights from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival at the Nepaljung airport you are picked up by our staff and driven to Bardia Jungle Cottage - a two hour drive. There is also bus drive but it takes 16 hours one way form Kathmandu to Nepaljung and Bardia. By private vechiles the drives is about 12 hours.
We suggest a minimum of three nights at Bardia in order to appreciate what Bardia as a destination has to offer, in terms of a unique wildlife experience. More than three nights will make you fully appreciate and participate in most of the activities and view more wildlife game.
What to Brings?
| Binoculars |
Flashlights |
| Swim wear |
Insect repellent |
| Sunhat |
Sun guard and sunglasses |
Casual and comfortable clothes and shoes for easy movement while on safaris.
NB: The colors of your clothes should blended with the natural surroundings. During the winter season from November to February, sweaters and jackets are necessary in the mornings and evenings. |
