Nepal
5 Days Bardia National Park Tour
Overview
The 5-day Bardia National Park tour is an ideal adventure for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Located in the western region of Nepal, Bardia National Park is a hidden gem that offers an immersive experience of the diverse flora and fauna of the region. The tour includes activities such as jungle walks, jeep safaris, and river rafting, all of which provide ample opportunities to spot exotic animals such as tigers, elephants, rhinos, and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Visitors can also interact with the indigenous Tharu community and learn about their culture and traditions. The tour is an excellent opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse oneself in the tranquil and natural surroundings of Bardia National Park.
Why you'll love this trip?
- Wildlife: Bardia National Park is one of the best places in Nepal to see a variety of wildlife. The park is home to tigers, elephants, rhinos, crocodiles, and many other species. A guided tour will give you the opportunity to see these animals up close in their natural habitat.
- Nature: Bardia National Park is also a beautiful natural area with diverse landscapes and habitats. You can explore the park's rivers, grasslands, and forests, and see a variety of flora and fauna.
- Cultural Experience: Bardia National Park is located in a region of Nepal with a rich cultural heritage. You can learn about the local Tharu people and their traditional way of life, including their farming practices, food, and customs.
- Adventure: A 5-day Bardia National Park tour can be an adventure-packed trip, with activities like jungle walks, bird watching, canoeing, and jeep safaris. You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and push your limits while exploring the park.
- Relaxation: Finally, a 5-day Bardia National Park tour can also be a chance to relax and unwind. You can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the park's natural surroundings, disconnect from technology and the hustle and bustle of daily life, and recharge your batteries.
Itinerary
After breakfast; fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj [45 min] and drive to Bardia National Park by private car and transfer to Hotel.
Arrival and Relax in our Tharu bar or beautiful garden.
Discover Tharu life and culture through our Tharu village and culture tour.
Accommodation:
- Lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Whole day walking safari to view Gangetic Dolphin- swimming possible
Walking in allows you to explore the rich diversity of the jungle, grasslands and rivers. This is the best way to see wildlife and nature close up. Your guide can give you in-depth information on the habitats you pass through, details of the plant and animal life you encounter and will brief you on general tracking tips.
Accommodation:
- Lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Exploration of Tiger territory (Half day Walking)
Elephant back safari
Bardia National Park provides a number of well looked after domestic elephants. These fearless, majestic animals provide the safest and easiest way to move around inside the park. Walking through tall grasslands and dense jungle, you’ll sight wildlife safely from the back of the elephant.
Jeep safari
This is the fastest way to explore the park, allowing you to journey deep into the jungle. You visit some of the best viewing towers and you go off-road in a four-wheel drive vehicle for an unforgettable safari experience.
Option: Rafting (minimum 4 persons)
An early morning 30 km drive by jeep will drop you by the Karnali River. This is followed by a serene day rafting down the gentle Karnali. Drifting down the river allows you to spot wildlife, especially the endangered freshwater Gangetic dolphin, the gharial crocodile, exotic birds and big game on the nearby river banks. Swimming is also possible and sometimes the dolphins may join you!
Accommodation:
- Lodge/Cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning Bird watching followed by chance to relax or explore the surrounding village.
Explore the community forest, river habitats and open water areas to see the wide range of varieties of birds. Bird watching is best done on foot for the least disturbance, but you can take a jeep safari or drift down the Karnali River for sightings of the many river birds. Our well-trained guides can help identify the different varieties of resident and migratory birds encountered. During the months of September, November, February and April, migratory birds arrive to augment then number of residential birds giving birdwatchers a great opportunity to enjoy their sport.
After Breakfast, departure to Nepalgunj Airport by private car and fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Today is your last day in the highest country on earth.
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
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Breakfast
Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- Nepalgunj-Bardia-Nepalgunj transfer by private vehicle
- All the Jungle Safari/Activities as per above mentioned itinerary/program.
- Kathmandu to Nepalgunj-Kathmandu flight tickets with airport taxes
- All national park fees/entry permits.
- English speaking Nature/Jungle guide.
- All government and local taxes
- All meals during Bardia stay
- Breakfast in Kathmandu
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
- Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
- Entrance fees for children in case of needed in any sightseeing place
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control
EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)
The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.
Package Category | Lunch, dinner & Water |
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Luxury | US$ 60-70 Per person per night |
Comfort | US$ 50-60 Per person per night |
Standard | US$ 40-50 Per person per night |
Budget | US$ 30-40 Per person per night |
Informations
GENERAL INFORMATION
TIPPING
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.
VISA
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here
VISA FEES
15 Days: 30 US$
30 Days: 50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$
Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility
Tourist Visa Extension
* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 45 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day. 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:
Children below 10 years (except US citizens)
Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.
Non-Residential Nepali (NRN) card holder (issued by MOFA /Nepali diplomatic missions abroad)
Chinese Nationals
Diplomatic/Official passport holders for diplomatic/official visits
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu.
CANCELATION
In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:
Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20%
15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30%
7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60%
6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%
For trip postpone, we will not take any charges
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