Bardia National Park Wilderness Tiger Safari

Morning domestic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, offering sweeping aerial views of the Himalayan chain dropping into the southern plains.

Meet your private transfer and drive through the far-western Terai countryside, passing mustard fields and traditional rural villages toward the Thakurdwara gateway of Bardiya.

Arrive and check in at your jungle eco-resort, refresh with welcome drinks, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch.

Afternoon guided walking tour through adjacent indigenous Tharu villages and buffer-zone nature trails to observe mud-relief wall art and agrarian lifestyle rhythms.

Evening traditional Tharu cultural dance performance around the fire, followed by dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at the jungle resort.

Early morning wake-up call and hearty breakfast before entering the wilderness with a licensed park guide and veteran tracker.

Full-day open-top 4WD jeep safari exploring deep into primary Sal forests, riverine river corridors, and expansive grasslands.

Search for iconic wildlife including the Royal Bengal tiger, greater one-horned rhinoceros, Asian wild elephant herds, swamp deer (Barasingha), leopards, and sloth bears.

Enjoy a packed safari picnic lunch at a secure scenic observation point overlooking the river or a natural waterhole.

Continue the afternoon safari observing diverse bird species, langur troops, and wild boars before returning to the resort before dusk.

Evening leisure to unwind in the quiet jungle ambiance, followed by dinner and overnight rest.

Early morning guided on-foot jungle tracking excursion—a hallmark experience of Bardiya that offers an intimate, sensory perspective of the ecosystem.

Learn to identify fresh tiger pugmarks, scratch posts, animal calls, and scent marks alongside expert naturalist guides.

Ascend quiet wooden viewing towers (Machans) overlooking open glades and watering holes to silently watch for emerging wildlife.

Return to the resort for lunch and a restful midday break during the warmest hours.

Late afternoon nature walk along the riverbanks and buffer woodlands for golden-hour birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Wholesome dinner at the lodge followed by overnight stay.

Wholesome breakfast followed by a short scenic drive to the banks of the mighty Karnali River.

Serene riverboat safari drifting down channels and sandbars to spot basking marsh muggers, endangered gharials, and otters.

Favorable conditions provide opportunities to encounter the rare, endangered freshwater Gangetic river dolphin breaking the surface.

Return for lunch and spend the afternoon visiting an authentic Tharu community to learn about ancestral botanical medicine, fishing traditions, and sustainable coexistence with forest wildlife.

Celebratory final evening in Bardiya featuring an authentic Tharu cultural performance, regional dinner specialties, and overnight stay.

Early morning birdwatching walk around the resort gardens and forest fringes to observe hornbills, kingfishers, Bengal floricans, and woodpeckers at first light.

Return to the lodge for a warm breakfast, packing, and room check-out.

Private road transfer back across the Terai to Nepalgunj Airport.

Scheduled domestic flight back to Kathmandu.

Conclude your Bardiya National Park expedition with Om Holidays Tour & Trek, with options for airport transfers or onward travel arrangements across Nepal.