Morning – Travel to Bardiya
Travel from Kathmandu or Nepalgunj towards Bardiya according to your selected transportation package. Travellers arriving through Nepalgunj can continue by road to the Thakurdwara area, near the park headquarters. Enjoy views of western Nepal’s countryside, local settlements, and agricultural landscapes along the journey.

Afternoon – Arrival and Hotel Check-in
Arrive at your jungle lodge, hotel, or resort near Bardiya National Park. Check in, have lunch if included, and take time to relax after your journey.

Late Afternoon – Local Village Walk
Explore the surrounding village with a local guide, depending on arrival time and availability. Learn about local lifestyles, traditional homes, agriculture, and the culture of the Tharu community.

Evening – Tharu Cultural Experience
Enjoy a traditional Tharu cultural program if available in your selected package. Learn about local music, dance, and customs before having dinner at your accommodation.

Overnight: Jungle lodge or hotel near Bardiya National Park.

Early Morning – Breakfast and Safari Preparation
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before meeting your local guide or naturalist. Receive instructions about wildlife viewing, park rules, and safety procedures.

Morning – Guided Wildlife Safari
Begin your wildlife excursion in designated areas of Bardiya National Park. Depending on the confirmed package, explore by jeep or join a guided jungle walk with an authorised guide. Search for Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, deer, wild boars, monkeys, and other wildlife. The experience focuses on observing animals in their natural habitat without disturbing them.

Midday – Lunch and Rest
Return to your lodge or a designated resting point for lunch and relaxation. Your guide may explain the park’s wildlife conservation efforts and the habitats of its major species.

Afternoon – Birdwatching or Additional Safari Activity
Continue with birdwatching, a further guided excursion, or another permitted activity included in your package. Bardiya’s forests, grasslands, and riverine habitats support a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. The specific activity depends on weather, availability, and park regulations.

Evening – Relaxation and Dinner
Return to your accommodation, enjoy some leisure time, and have dinner. Share the day’s wildlife experiences with fellow travellers or your local guide.

Overnight: Jungle lodge or hotel near Bardiya National Park.

Early Morning – Birdwatching or Short Guided Nature Walk
Start the day with birdwatching or a short guided nature activity, if included in your package and permitted under current park rules. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding forest and listen to the sounds of the local birdlife.

Breakfast and Check-out
Return to your accommodation for breakfast, pack your belongings, and check out of the lodge.

Departure – Nepalgunj or Kathmandu
Begin your return journey to Nepalgunj or continue towards Kathmandu according to your confirmed transportation arrangements. Travellers using domestic flights should allow sufficient time for the road transfer to Nepalgunj Airport.

Your Bardiya Wildlife Safari concludes with memorable experiences of Nepal’s wildlife, landscapes, and local culture.