Bardia National Park
Nepal
You can saunter around the woodland forests, riverbanks and hills of the Bardia National Park perched on elephant back or enjoy the real privilege of walking with expert naturalists in this beautiful region, little visited in comparison with the better known Chitwan National Park nearer Kathmandu. Bardia, along with the adjoining Banke National Park, forms a continuous Protected Area network of over 2,231 square kilometres and is home to an increasing population of the Royal Bengal tiger - though its sizeable population of 50 individual tigers in 2014, is no guarantee of sightings. Don’t worry because it’s home to migratory elephant herds, reintroduced Indian one-horned rhino, leopard and the very rare Gangetic dolphin in the Karnali River. The park was left wild until 1815. Nepal lost this region to the East India Company through the Sugauli Treaty and was part of British India for 45 years. It returned to Nepal only in 1860 in recognition for supporting the suppression of the ...Indian Independence movement in 1857. Today, this annexed area is still called Naya Muluk, meaning new country. Located in the Western Terai region, Bardia is the largest of Nepal’s Protected Areas covering 968 square kilometres and there’s plenty to see here. A part of the forests was set aside as the Royal Hunting Reserve but in 1976, it was gazetted as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve and was declared a Protected Area. In 1982, it was proclaimed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve and extended to include the Babai River Valley in 1984. It gained the status of a National Park in 1988 and since then has made tremendous efforts to protect the wildlife that resides here, even during the recent political troubles and earthquakes.Destination Information
How To Book
Your lodge will be able to book your safari slots for you, or go directly through the park headquarters.
Park Timings
The Park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Getting Around the Park
Jeeps, elephant and boating safaris are the best way to get close to wildlife here. Enquire about walking and treks in the Park too.
Entry Fees
NR 100 for Nepalese Nationals
NR 1,500 for Foreign Nationals
Fishing Permit in Karnali River:
NR 200 for Nepalese Nationals
NR 2,000 for Foreign Nationals
Camping Permit:
NR 200 for Nepalese Nationals
NR 1,500 for Foreign Nationals
River Safaris Permit:
NR 200 for Nepalese Nationals
NR 2,000 for Foreign Nationals
Jeep Safari Permit:
NR 2,000 per car NR 4,000 per jeep | NR 5,000 per bus
By Air: From Kathmandu airport, travellers can take a 55-minute flight to Nepalgunj airport and then book a vehicle to the park. By Road: From Kathmandu it is a 15-hour journey by bus. Buses leave every day in the morning. There are two buses that run everyday from Nepalgunj airport to Bardia National Park, taking three to four hours. Alternatively, you may hire a private car.
Eco-friendly properties in the area

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge
Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge helped put Bardia National Park on the wildlife map many years ago and today continues to offer the same warm Nepalese hospitality in a beautiful setting, nature’s home to its array of creatures great and small.
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