Bardia Jungle Safari Tour

Itinerary of Bardia Jungle Safari Tour

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Bardia Jungle Safari Tour: Accommodation

We can arrange Bardia jungle safari tour accommodation per the guests’ preferences. The cost of the Bardia Jungle Safari Tour includes modest homestay accommodations. The native Tharu people there run the homestay near the Bardia National Park. They have historic homes and artistic interiors. It carries the locals’ joyful smiles and kind manners.

A three-generation grandfather manages the family-run lodging. He is still actively involved, passing on his knowledge to his son and grandson. You will receive a warm welcome and stay in a cozy setting. When you begin your jungle excursions, we arrange your accommodations and other arrangements.

We book them in a quiet, relaxed environment according to your preferences. We provide the best quarter. So, there is no better spot to stay and explore the incredible animals and culture. The locals will meet you in Tharu costumes and welcome you with tikas and flower garlands. They have a custom of giving guests a loving embrace to receive them, which will amaze you.

Your satisfaction with their kind greeting and modest attitude will be genuine. In addition, you have the option of upgrading from our basic homestay on Bardia Jungle Safari. We provide deluxe lodging options at different prices. There is luxurious lodging available for couples. The premium hotels offer the same wildlife activities as ordinary lodges do.

A hotel stay prevents you from learning Tharu culture and Bardiya when you visit Bardia. As a result, staying in a community homestay will make you feel at home. Additionally, you’ll get to spend the morning with them. You can go to the village with them and learn more about the Taru community, making you feel like one of them.

Bardia Jungle Safari Tour: Foods

On your Bardia jungle safari tour, you can choose from various meals. You can choose several options on the menu to order. But suppose you are staying in a community homestay. We strongly advise that you taste the natural flavor of the cuisine there.

During breakfast, you can get local cuisines like dhikri, phulairi, and khariya. They also offer bread, milk, tea, and coffee as needed. The homestay community serves visitors local chicken and fish from the nearby river. They also serve snail curry and alcohol produced from local grains for lunch and dinner.

Bardia Jungle Safari Tour: Jungle Activities

Jungle/Nature Walk

A natural jungle walk on the Bardia Jungle safari is one of the most popular activities hotels provide visitors. The tourist can take a three- or four-hour hike in the national park. But they must be cautious and follow the guide’s safety instructions.

There are several types of landscapes inside the national park. You can see grassy meadows, whirling woodland rivers, and water pools, all interconnected by forest pathways. Tigers and other species can survive there due to the favorable environment. The possibilities of spotting a tiger here are better than elsewhere in Nepal.

They are less disturbed, and numerous cubs have been born in the last several years. You visit the top viewing tower (Machhan) with qualified naturalists and animal specialists. It is the highlight of this journey. You can take plenty of excellent photos of nature and animals during this jungle walk.

Jeep Drive

A thrilling adventure in the national park is a drive through the forest in Bardia Jungle safari. Instead of a nature walk, a jungle Jeep tour enables guests to explore further into forest areas. It enhances the likelihood of viewing animals. With an open-top Jeep, taking pictures of any wildlife you observe is easy.

A Jeep safari is one of the main activities in Bardia National Park, and it is a great way to travel far into the bush. If you want to avoid walking for several days, this is also your best alternative. A trained naturalist will lead this trip in an open-air jeep. We also allow you to take you on a four-wheel-drive expedition into the roadless forest.

The steady rumble of open jeeps and the sights and sounds of actual creatures in the wild can make your vacation you’ll never forget. Go quietly to a Royal Bengal Tiger viewing location or another intriguing observation. We created an excellent plan based on the situation.

Suppose the tour lasts an entire day. The Jeep safari tour includes your lunch box, water, and the cost of the guide for your Bardia Jungle safari.

Rafting at Karnali River

White-water multi-day rafting is the top tourist destination in the world. Early October is the finest time to float the renowned Karnali River in the rugged west of Nepal. During this season, the river is just coming out of the monsoon season. There are white sand beaches, breathtaking canyons covered with vegetation, and friendly residents.

The highlight of your vacation should be a visit to Bardia National Park. On the Bardia Jungle safari, you can get up close and personal with local species and have fantastic bird-watching opportunities.

Elephant Safari

Another option to explore the forest is to ride an elephant on its back and have a short Bardia Jungle safari. Visitors can take an elephant ride to view some wildlife for a few hours in the early morning or late afternoon. There are more than 400 bird species and 25 species of crawling creatures. Four hundred species of aquatic animals are in the area, along with 53 species of mammals.

On your Bardia Jungle safari journey to the elephant ride, you can observe many animals. You may see the Great One Horned Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer (Barasinghe), and Spotted Deer. You can also see Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Samber, and Blue Bull (Nilgai).

You can also see Black Buck, Asian Elephant, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger, and Leopard. Wild dogs, golden jackals, and striped hyenas are also there. Many other smaller animals that have chosen Royal Bardia National Park as their home are also there.

Tharu Community/Village Tour

The area known as the buffer zone has human habitation close to the national park. Residents in this buffer zone undergo a degree of separation from the national park. A significant tharu settlement in this area for many centuries is in Bardia. Visitors may visit the Tharu village to see their way of life and artwork. You can explore their clothing and culture on the Bardia Jungle safari.

The Tharu people have committed to protecting and advancing their culture. They very recently began offering homestay accommodations. As a result, they welcome visitors with their traditional hospitality, which helps preserve and promote their culture. A scholarly naturalist or guide will help you learn about the Tharu way of life as you analyze the region.

These Tharu people looked after the vast, deep forest and the endangered wildlife. They reside in this wilderness. They offer gracious hospitality to visitors through a communal homestay program. They made everyone proud by preserving their traditional art and cultural practices.

You will undoubtedly use these days to spend some enjoyable and priceless time with them. Community members’ friendly approach and distinctive food preferences make you feel joyful. Also, the locals in Bardia are actively working with the national park to rescue the tiger and the forest.

Cultural Programme

Another highlight of your Bardia jungle safari tour will be a cultural performance by the Tharus. You will be blown away by the colorful traditional clothing Tharus wears. It stands out from Nepal’s general fashion. T

hey have performed several distinct popular dances in the Tharu community for generations. Chhokra Naach, Jhumra Naach, and Laathi Naach are some of the dances. They perform these dances primarily during the Dashain and Maghi festivals.

Extra activities you can add to the Bardia Jungle Safari Tour

Visiting Thakurbaba Temple

Thakurbabab Temple is a significant Western Nepali pilgrimage site, another reason for Thakurdwara’s popularity. This area has many holy structures and fauna besides the Thakur Baba Temple. Every year, there is a significant festival on the day of Manghesangranti.

Visitors come to the fair from all over Nepal, even if not for the festival. People believe the god grants their wishes by worshiping at this old temple. They honor Lord Vishnu as an idol here. People specifically come here to wish for children. Pilgrims who visit the temple to pray believe that doing so will increase their fertility.

Rafting in the Babai River

The Inner Terai Dang Valley in Western Nepal originates from the Babai River. It drains the valley. Dang is an oval valley between the Mahabharat Range and the Siwalik Hills in its eponymous district. You can go rafting on this river in our Bardia Jungle safari and enjoy the breathtaking sights.

Fishing in the Karnali and Babai rivers

Though fishing in the national park is illegal for residents, travelers can still feel there. It is a strictly catch-and-release, provided they get a fishing license from the park. Your guide will set up the fishing if you decide to include it in your day’s activities. The Babai River is well-known for its trout, goonch, and golden mahseer.

Cycling tour to the village

Another activity that you can do in the Bardia jungle safari is a cycling tour of the village. You may rent a bicycle and spend the day pedaling around the valley surrounding the town of Tharu. It will seem like you are riding through an incredible landscape since it will be surreal.

Bardia Jungle Safari Tour: Best time

Planning a Bardia jungle safari tour is best between September and mid-December. Another season begins in February and runs until May. Spring and autumn weather conditions provide great comfort and outstanding visibility, and you are more likely to see wildlife during these months.

It is because of the favorable daytime temperatures (between 25 and 37 degrees). The likelihood of seeing a Royal Bengal Tiger is great. As the winter season begins in mid-December and lasts until the end of January, it can get colder. Sometimes, there is heavy fog. It makes it impossible to see anything around you and reduces visibility.

Similarly, the monsoon, which begins in June and lasts through the end of August, brings muggy and hot days. Additionally, there is a good chance of heavy rain, which might result in flooding along the river. Due to the rising river levels, access to the park’s interior may be challenging.

Bardia Jungle Safari Tour: Cost

If you are wondering how much a Bardia Jungle Safari Tour by Jeep will cost, The price per participant will range from USD 500 to USD 1100. The price relies on the visitor’s selection of lodging, activities, packages, and choices.

Tips

We want to remind you to take a few things if you intend to do a Bardia jungle safari tour in Bardia National Park.

• A windproof jacket
• Bring a lightweight, windproof jacket. The Jeep ride may become windy on these journeys, often in the morning or evening.
• Take insect repellent with you.
• It is best to carry insect or mosquito repellant due to the possibility of bug bites. You won’t need it since you’ll sit in the Jeep and spend most of the time moving, but it doesn’t hurt to include insect repellent in your bag, just in case.
• Carry your water.
• Keep your body hydrated for your health and well-being. Therefore, always have some water with you. We keep water in the jeeps of the drivers. Additionally, you can always ask them.

Conclusion

One well-liked wildlife tour is the Bardiya Forest Safari. Suppose you’re a biology student or a wildlife enthusiast. The Bardia Jungle Safari Tour is the best way to learn about the habitats of various animals in Bardiya National Park. It includes gharials, marsh muggers, crocodiles, and monkeys. There are pythons, wild elephants, blackbuck, wild boar, and spotted deer.

You can see hog deer, swamp deer, and many others. Above the Himalaya Trekking offers a 4-day tour to Bardia National Park. They have been in the industry for a while. The vacation will be enjoyable. The company will supply all the amenities, including lodging, food, and transportation, exceeding your expectations.

The trip’s best feature is the opportunity to commune with nature. You see animals in their natural setting. On your Bardia jungle safari tour, you’ll see peacocks and crested serpent eagles. You may see musk deer, antelope, and other birds. You’ll also see one-horned rhinos, musk deer, and antelope. Similarly, if you’re lucky, you may see or glimpse tigers three to four times daily.

The evening’s Tharu ethnic dance performance was beautiful and engaging. Also, suppose a day isn’t enough to explore that vast, deep forest. You may ask the company or guide for a treehouse where you can spend the night. Spending the night in a treehouse in the middle of a forest will be thrilling and terrifying at the same time.

You can assemble around a campfire at night as well. Wildlife enthusiasts worldwide should visit the Bardiya National Park. It helps save the wildlife and their environment. It is the best place to see Nepal’s Terai’s biological diversity and cultural value. We recommend your tour to Bardiya National Park with Above the Himalayas Trekking.