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| The Royal Bardiya National Park covers
968 sq. km./ 363 sq. mi. of the Terai in Nepal's
far-West, and is the largest and least-disturbed
wilderness area in the Terai. It provides an excellent
habitat for over 30 different mammal species, including
the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, One-horned Rhinoceros,
Wild Elephant, Swamp deer, and Black buck. The Great
One-horned Rhinoceros was successfully reintroduced
to Bardiya from Chitwan in 1986. Herds of elegant
black buck in the open grassland are a stirring
sight unique to Bardiya. Other common animals found
in the Park include the leopard and lesser cats,
the blue bull (Nilgai), several species of deer,
the langur and rhesus monkeys, sloth bear, and the
wild boar. The open grasslands within the Park,
locally known as phantas, are ideal for game viewing.
The Karnali, one of Nepal's largest rivers, forms
the western boundary of the park. The endangered
Gangetic dolphin is often seen in its waters.
Other endangered riverine species include the
fish-eating Gharial and Marsh mugger crocodiles.
The Karnali also offers excellent fishing for
masheer, a large freshwater perch. Over 250 species
of birds have so far been recorded in the Park,
including the endangered Bengal and Lesser Floricans,
Silver-eared Mesia, and the Sarus crane. |
| 03 Nights 04 Days Royal Bardia
National Park Safari: |
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Itinerary: |
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01 |
Arrival
by flight:
Arrive Nepalgunj by flight either from Kathmandu
or from any other destination and after
3 hours drive to Royal Bardia National Park.
Dinner and briefing in hotel.Arrive in hotel
in time for breakfast. Following your briefing,
relax until lunch. After lunch your local
guide will show you (in a non-intrusive
manner) the lifestyle of the local indigenous
peoples - the Tharus. See first hand the
beautifully made houses that accommodate
up to 150 family members, witness the farming
methods which are centuries old and experience
a culture unique to this part of Nepal.
After dinner meet your jungle guide who
will explain in details your program for
the next day.
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02 |
Breakfast
is taken very early! Morning and evening
are the best times for animal spotting so
set off at dawn on your first exploration
of the Park. Today we take a packed lunch
into the bush in order that we can cover
a greater distance, see a wider variety
of flora and fauna and have a greater chance
of sighting "big game". There
is a possibility of seeing wild elephants,
Bengal tigers, rhinos, blue bull, deer,
monkeys and host of smaller mammals. In
the dry season we can explore the riverbank,
swim in the river and hopefully spot the
elusive, although not shy, gangetic dolphins.
At other times lunch can be taken in a watching
tower overlooking grasslands, popular with
birds such as the rare Sarus Crane. After
dinner relax and swap jungle experiences
with other guests. |
03 |
Again after
an early breakfast, set off at dawn to explore
tiger territory. While there is every possibility
of seeing other animals, this morning we
are specifically tracking that great majestic
beast - the Royal Bengal Tiger! Back to
the hotel for lunch. In the late afternoon
enjoy a short safari by elephant - a fun
and exciting way to explore the jungle!
See how the elephant is trained to ensure
your safety from low hanging branches! Return
to the hotel for a well-earned dinner. |
04 |
Set off even
earlier today in order to be "up with
the birds". This morning spend a few
hours bird watching in the Park before having
a hearty breakfast. For those flying back
to Kathmandu we say goodbye after breakfast.
For those taking the bus there is time to
relax or explore the surrounding villages
on your own before lunch and departure in
the early afternoon. |
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COST INCLUDES:
* Transportation from Kathmandu
to Kathmandu as applicable.
* Accommodation with all meals (breakfast, lunch
and dinner) during the trip.
* All wildlife activities and entry fees. |
COST EXCLUDE:
* Domestic airfares or transportation
by private vehicle.
* Hard and soft drinks during the trip
* Personal exp. and tips… |
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