Royal Bardia National Park
The Royal Bardia National Park is situated on the eastern banks of the Karnali River, about 400 kms. west of Kathmandu. The park is 968 sq kms. in area and extends from the Churia hills southward to the gentle slopes of the "Bhabhar". The higher grounds of the Churia have dry deciduous forest of mostly hardwood Sal. The porous slopes of the Bhabhar support large open grasslands known locally as 'Phantas'. These are some of the last remaining grasslands that once covered much of the Gangetic plains.
The western end of the Bardia is bounded by numerous water - ways of the Karnali that have created many large and small gravel islands. These islands and much of the lower ground area covered by a mosaic of grassland and reverine forest of acacia, sisam and the large buttressed silk cotton trees. In spring, the silk cotton blooms and the forest come alive with scarlet flowers.
 Bardia is the home of a wide variety of animals, many of which live in and around the Phantas. These open grasslands such as Baghora and Lamkoli are the best places to view animals. The most conspicuous of which is the spotted deer. Other ungulates include black buck, hog deer, Samber deer, wild boar and Barasingha or swamp deer. Two species of monkeys, the Langur and the rhesus macaque are also present. The park is famous for its small herds of wild elephant, which are rarely seen. The park also boasts a small population of the rare Gharial, the marsh mugger crocodile and the Gangetic dolphin. The island of the Karnali River harbors the sub - continent's largest antelope species, the Nilgai or blue bull. The species such as herons, kingfishers and wall creepers. More than 350 bird species have been recorded in Bardia, truly a bird watcher's paradise.
Access
It is one-hour flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, from where it is a three-hour drive to the park. This nature sanctuary is best visit form October to April.
Activities
We provide trained naturalists & jungle guides in all jungle tours, who manage and will escort you on these tours. These are planned to highlight each feature of the both national parks.
- Jungle drives.
- Nature / Jungle walk.
- Dugout canoe excursion.
- Cultural dance presentation.
- Game viewing on elephant back.
- Cultural tours of local community.
- Observation from tree top blinds.
- Exploratory trips according to schedule.
The minimum recommended stay is 2 nights in Chitwan and 3 nights in Bardia but at least the stay of minimum 3 night in the park is necessary to cover all activities - either in Chitwan or in Bardia.
Itinerary details
Kathmandu – Royal
Bardiya National Park (6 nights / 7 days)
Day 01: Arrival
Arrive in Kathmandu. Reception and assistance on arrival by our
representative. Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including
AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath,
situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and
instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially
known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines
down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu
Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living
goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for
colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story
temple built from a single tree in 12th century.
Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs
PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means
“city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners
of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor
Ashoka around 250 BCE.
Visit
Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen
temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple,
Taleju temple, 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as
temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma
Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu/ Nepalgunj/ Royal Bardiya National Park
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Nepaljung.
Approximately an hour flight will provide you the exciting view of 200
km of the mighty Himalayan ranges of Nepal giving you the feeling, as if
you are doing an exclusive mountain flight, provided the weather is
clear. From Nepalgunj airport our representative will pick you up to the
Resort, which is about 2.30 hrs drive. Welcome drink will be served upon
arrival. After lunch you will be taken for a nature walk to the Jungle.
Dinner at 7.30 PM. Overnight at Nepal Wildlife Resort.
Day 04: Royal Bardiya National Park
Early morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.30 AM. At 7.00 AM breakfast
will be served. Then you will be taken to the Jungle to see the mighty
Karnali River with all its aquatic games, birds, crocodile & if you are
lucky you might see the Gangetic dolphin. Lunch will be served on your
return. Then you rest for a while waiting for the elephants to take you
on a elephant back safari to explore the great one horned rhinoceros,
four types of deer, monkey, wild boar, leopard & if lucky the elusive
tiger as well. Nepalese buffet dinner will be served at 7.30 PM. There
will be native folk dance to entertain you in the evening. Overnight at
Nepal Wildlife Resort.
Day 05: Royal Bardiya National Park/ Nepalgunj/ Kathmandu
Early Morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.00AM. At 6.30 bird watching
Tour through Royal Bardia National Park. There are 360 different Species
of Birds. Breakfast will be served on your return. After breakfast you
will visit ethnic Tharu Village to have a close look at their social &
cultural life. Then you return to the Resort to prepare for journey to
Nepalgunj, catch a flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 06: Kathmandu
AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city
15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval
art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola
temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of
55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest.
Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs
PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred
Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats
and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath,
Overnight stay at Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 07: Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport.
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details contact,
info@satyamtours.com
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