WILDLIFE JUNGLE SAFARI:

Royal Bardia National Park (968 sq. km):

       The Royal Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed protected area in the Terai and is hometo the endangered Royal Bengal tiger and Nepal’s famous one horned rhinoceros. The national park located in the far western district of Bardiya, is bordered by River Karnali in the west, the Churia range in the north, while the River Babai flows right through the park. The varied geographical factors together with the thick cover of Sal, savannah forests and grasslands render this region ideal as wild animal habitat. The park hosts 30 different mammals, more then 250 species of birds, and several varieties of reptiles and water animals. Some of the animals found here are elephant, swamp deer, blackbuck, gharial crocodile and marsh crocodile. The exotic Gangetic Dolphin is also sometimes seen in River Karnali. Birds include endangered varieties of Bengal florican, lesser florican, silver eared mesia and sarus crane. The park offers the rare opportunity of fishing at River Karnali and River Babai. The best time to visit the park is autumn, winter and early summer when the weather is warm and dry. The best way to reach the Royal Bardia National Park is via Nepalgunj in Banke district. Nepalganj is connected by air and by road to the capital and other cities in the west. The park’s headquarters Thakurdwara is approximately an hour’s drive away which is also connected by air to Kathmandu.

How to Get: Flight / Bus from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.

Entry Points: Thakurdwara

Locations: The Park, Nepal’s most undisturbed protected areas, is situated in the middle far western part of Terai and east of the Karnali River. It is 400 Kms. West of Kathmandu.

Climate: Oct – April (dry and pleasant), April – June (warm and humid), June – September (hot and sweaty).

Features: The highest point on the crest of the Churia range to north of the park offers a perfect sightseeing. In the north is the Surkhet valley and to the south is the ever stretching plain of the Terai.

Flora: Approximately 70% of the Park is covered by Sal forest and a mixture of grassland and savannah forest.

Fauna: The Park is home to the famous Mahseer game fish, gharial, mugger crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile etc.
Wildlife Activities: Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Nature walk, Bird watching, Jungle Excursion, Swimming & Elephant Bathing, Jungle Drive, Elephant briefing, Tharu cultural dance etc.
       Park Regulations: Entry park fee is required, flora and fauna must be protected and undisturbed, rubbish must be packed out, buried or disposed off designated areas, respect cultural and religious sites, prohibit to walk within the park between sunset and sunrise, use of firewood id strictly prohibited.

Jungle Activities:

1st Day:
       - Drive / Fly to Nepalganj and transfer to Resort / Lodge
       - With welcome drink and briefing by the Resort/ Lodge manager
         about the Jungle Activities.
       - 13: 00 - Lunch at Resort / Lodge
       - 15:30 - Elephant ride/nature walk
       - 18:30 - Slide show/Tharu stick dance
       - 19:00 - Dinner

2nd Days:
       - 05:30 - Wake up call
       - 05:45 - Tea/Coffee
       - 06:00 - Elephant ride/bird watching
       - 08:00 - Breakfast
       - 09:00 - Canoe ride/elephant briefing / swimming and bath
       - 13:00 - Lunch
       - 15:00 - Elephant ride / nature walk / Canoe ride
       - 18:30 - Tharu Stick Dance/slide show
       - 19:30 - Dinner

 3rd Day:
       - 05:30 - Wake up call
       - 05:45 - Tea/Coffee      
       - 06:00 - Bird watching
       - 08:00 - Breakfast
       - 09:00 - Departure from the lodge


Cost Excludes:
      - Beverage and personal nature expenses
      - Air fare if needed
      - All expenses other then mentioned above

Elephant Safari:
      Seated high on the back of a trained elephant exploring the grasslands and forest, you become a part of the life of the jungle. It is a experience of lifetime approaching closely but safely to some of the world’s rarest animals.

Nature Walk:
      Walk deep into the jungle, led by one of the lodge’s experienced naturalist to prime spots in search of rare animals. Be on the lookout for the great one horned rhino, four different species of deer, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard, bison and the 'Royal Bengal Tiger'.

Tharu Stick Dance:
      Watched by the bon fire the symbolic dances of the Tharu People.

Slide Show:
      Our slide show is packed with information about Royal Bardia National Park and its wildlife and our naturalists are here to share their knowledge of the jungle with you to enrich your stay.

Jungle Drive:
      Drive into the heart of the park for a good chance to spot the rare species.

Canoeing:
      A journey down the river, in a traditional 'dug out canoe', offers you the chance to quietly observe the exotic species of birds and animals that come for a sip at the water’s edge.

Elephant Bathing:
      Just relax beside the serene river and watch the graceful elephants taking a bath or if its too tempting, join them while taking a dip.


Elephant Briefing:
      Of all the animals. Elephants are probably the most graceful. Our naturalists will show you how the elephants' meals are prepared and how they eat. They will explain the nature and habits of elephants. If particularly interested in driving the animal, an opportunity will be provided.


Bird Watching:
      An early morning walk through the bush and along the Jungle is a must to view many of the more than 450 species of exotic birds including the Giant Hornbill, Lesser Florican and Paradise Flycatcher. You will be accompanied by our experienced naturalists.


Note:
      - All timings are subject to change according to the season. Canoeing will be offered from October until mid-March only. Jungle drive will be offered from mid-November until June only.

      - The programs above are designed in order to make your stay very enjoyable and exciting. We provide our trained naturalists, guides in all jungle tours. They are always at hand to help you understand the flora and fauna of the park. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us.
 

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