Bardia Jungle Escape Tour - 4 Days
Bardia Jungle Escape Tour - 4 Days
Bardia Jungle Escape Tour - 4 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Code
AAN-BE-032020
Activities
Wildlife Activities in Bardia
Meals
Full Board at Bardia & Breakfast in Kathmandu
Room
3 Star Deluxe Hotel
Max Elevation
1350m/4428ft at Kathmandu
Group Size
2
Best Month
September to June
Trip Overview
Bardiya Jungle Escape tour is the Nature trip to explore the wildlife of the Bardia National Park. The Bardia National Park(968 square km) is one of the largest wildlife reserve in Nepal. It has been protecting a variety of flora and fauna, including rare animals found only in the region.
The national park is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. This National Park enclaves a variety of wildlife, including endangered One-horned rhinos, Wild elephants, Swamp deer, Black buck, Mugger crocodiles Gharial, and Gangetic Dolphins as well as more than 30 different mammals and over 400 species of birds.
Bardia National Park is a heaven for eco-tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. The chances of a Royal Bengal Tiger sighting in Bardia are almost 80% depending on the season. If you are lucky enough, you might witness the real beauty of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Discover the unspoiled Nepalese countryside.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while traveling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to Bardia National Park
Altitude: 215m/705ft
Activities: one hour flight and 2 hours drive
Accommodation: Resort in Bardia National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj, we will transfer to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Nepalgung. After your arrival at Bardia, you will be transferred to the lodge where you will be offered refreshments. You will also be given a short briefing about the trip. After the briefing and refreshing, we will leave the hotel for the village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus.
Day 02 Jungle excursion & Elephant back Safari in Bardia
Activities: Jungle activities
Accommodation: Resort in Bardia National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As Elephants are the largest, most mighty, and most well-trained animals, we will go for the elephant-back safari. We will go for the exploration of the wildlife in the areas which are impossible to go on foot so it's claimed to be an ideal program to search for wildlife. Elephant Ride is an excellent opportunity to get a lifetime experience on the back of the elephant to explore the wildlife of the national park. You will also get plentiful and excellent photographic opportunities.
Day 03 Jungle excursion tour
Activities: Jungle activities
Accommodation: Resort in Bardia National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As Karnali River runs through the Bardia National Park, it has become an additional habitat for wildlife. It has been an extra source of our program. In this huge freshwater river, we will take you on a proper raft to encounter the wild lives while they might be drinking or wallowing. It's also the ultimate witness for rare freshwater river dolphins you also may have a high chance to see them jumping in the river. We will also go for the tiger tracking & bird watching trip. We will get an excellent opportunity to explore the Royal Bengal Tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia.
Day 04 Departure from Bardia
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: 2 hours drive and one hour flight
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, in the early morning, we will take you to the Nepaljung airport. On arrival at Nepalgunj depending upon the connecting flight schedule to Kathmandu, we will fly back to the capital. If we return in the afternoon, we will have a few hours for refreshment in the comfort of the Hotel at Nepalgunj. We will then connect with a flight back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to your hotel.
“End of our services’
What's Included?
- All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary.
- One night three star Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu by flight
- 3 Nights/4 Days wildlife activities on full board of meals (B,L,D), staying at one of the finest resort in Sauraha Village, all the safari activities, program and cost, national park fees, safari escorted by our jungle specialist.
- First aid exclusive medical kit bag
- All government and local taxes
What's Not Included ?
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Cost of beverages, personal nature expenses
- Any extending trips
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in Price Includes section.
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
| Start Date | Group Joining | Trip Price | Action |
|---|
Nepal Visa/Entry Requirement
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with a light background.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Accommodations
For Kathmandu, we use 3 star hotel which are available for the overnight. While options of resorts and lodges are very limited at Bardia, the star category cannot be comparable with Kathmandu Hotels. Based on your requirement, we can arrange suitable budget hotels from standard, deluxe to luxury.
Meals
All meals in Kathmandu hotel include only breakfast while full board will be served in Bardia National Park.
Transportation
In every trip, we use our private transport based on your itinerary. We provide car for 1-3 person, jeep or tourist van for up to 10 persons. Since Bardia National Park is 576km west of Kathmandu, this tour includes returned domestic airfare for Kathmandu-Nepagunj-Kathmandu.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling with us. Please ensure that you know exactly what you are covered for such as trip cancellation insurance, general medical expenses and hospitalization.
1. Do I need a visa for this tour?
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport need to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with light background. Please visit the link below for online visa form -
http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
2. Is the country politically stable and safe?
Nepal has a low crime rate and is generally a safe country. Nepal is one of the new democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas and leaders. As such there might be some disturbances in some parts of the country. But it does not affect the daily life of the residents in other parts. Life moves on as usual, unperturbed.
3. Is this tour a private tour or group tour? What is your typical group size for this tour?
This tour itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip. While planning your trip, our team of experts, tour Consultants can arrange a tailor-made, private holiday or you can even join our group tour. Minimum group size is two and maximum is twenty or above.
4. I am solo female traveler. Am I allow to join this tour? Is it safe?
Travelling alone in this picturesque pocket of South Asia is generally safe for both men and women but it’s still worth understanding a few cultural norms and doing some research to maximize the enjoyment and ease of your trip. Arm yourself with a few resources, a whole lot of curiosity and an open mind, and travelling solo to Nepal for female could be the pilgrimage of your lifetime. Yes, you can join this tour and Nepal is a safest country to travel.
5. Is there a supplemental cost for single traveler?
Yes, there is a supplemental cost if you are travelling alone. Or if you wish to stay in single room we can also make an arrangement. You will have to pay for single room supplement. Please contact us to find out more.
6. Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. This is to ensure that you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information, please see it in our website under Travel Guide sections.
7. Is there a guide or are there lady guides in Nepal?
Yes. You are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Lady guides are available on request.
8. What are the accommodations, meals and transportations provided in this tour?
Accommodations provided in this tour are three stars. Selected meals are included as per the itinerary. If you have specific dietary requirement please contact our Travel Experts to see what options are available. Private transportations throughout your trip is included in this tour.
9. Is Bardia National Park safe for the travelers?
In Bardia National Park tour, you will be walking inside the National Park maintained by the National Park Conservation Committee and the locals. And the trails inside the park are well maintained. So if you follow your guide's instruction and take necessary precautions as we suggest then this Park is completely safe for the exploration. But roaming around or avoiding the tour guide's instruction may turn life-threatening in the world of wildlife.
10. How fit do I need to be for this tour?
This is an easy tour requiring no technical and physical skills. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or disability, you might increase the risk of your requiring medical attention. You need to inform to Advanced Adventures Team.
11. What is the best time to visit Bardia?
Bardia can be visited all year round. The best season for Bardia National Park Tour is during autumn, winter and early summer. Days will be warm during these season with cool nights. Peak summer days get hot and rainy seasons may witness floods near the riverbank. Bardia will still have its charm to offer in all seasons.
12. Are there ATM all over Nepal?
Many bank have opened ATM outlets in most of the city in Nepal. The bank informed the customers owning Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay and SCT can directly withdraw money from its ATM outlets.
Note: In some part of country, the access of ATM is very limited. In such condition, we recommends our traveler to carry few cash for your emergency service.
13. Is giving tip mandatory to guide/driver/porter?
Tipping a guide in Nepal is a small way of honoring them right back. Tipping is also taken as token of love and as a gesture of satisfaction from the guests. There is no fixed tipping rate for guides in Nepal. It is not compulsory to tip in Nepal but it is highly recommended to tip your guide/driver/porter.
Trip Overview
Bardiya Jungle Escape tour is the Nature trip to explore the wildlife of the Bardia National Park. The Bardia National Park(968 square km) is one of the largest wildlife reserve in Nepal. It has been protecting a variety of flora and fauna, including rare animals found only in the region.
The national park is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. This National Park enclaves a variety of wildlife, including endangered One-horned rhinos, Wild elephants, Swamp deer, Black buck, Mugger crocodiles Gharial, and Gangetic Dolphins as well as more than 30 different mammals and over 400 species of birds.
Bardia National Park is a heaven for eco-tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. The chances of a Royal Bengal Tiger sighting in Bardia are almost 80% depending on the season. If you are lucky enough, you might witness the real beauty of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Discover the unspoiled Nepalese countryside.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while traveling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & transfer to Bardia National Park
Altitude: 215m/705ft
Activities: one hour flight and 2 hours drive
Accommodation: Resort in Bardia National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj, we will transfer to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Nepalgung. After your arrival at Bardia, you will be transferred to the lodge where you will be offered refreshments. You will also be given a short briefing about the trip. After the briefing and refreshing, we will leave the hotel for the village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus.
Day 02 Jungle excursion & Elephant back Safari in Bardia
Activities: Jungle activities
Accommodation: Resort in Bardia National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As Elephants are the largest, most mighty, and most well-trained animals, we will go for the elephant-back safari. We will go for the exploration of the wildlife in the areas which are impossible to go on foot so it's claimed to be an ideal program to search for wildlife. Elephant Ride is an excellent opportunity to get a lifetime experience on the back of the elephant to explore the wildlife of the national park. You will also get plentiful and excellent photographic opportunities.
Day 03 Jungle excursion tour
Activities: Jungle activities
Accommodation: Resort in Bardia National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As Karnali River runs through the Bardia National Park, it has become an additional habitat for wildlife. It has been an extra source of our program. In this huge freshwater river, we will take you on a proper raft to encounter the wild lives while they might be drinking or wallowing. It's also the ultimate witness for rare freshwater river dolphins you also may have a high chance to see them jumping in the river. We will also go for the tiger tracking & bird watching trip. We will get an excellent opportunity to explore the Royal Bengal Tiger and a great many species of birds found in Bardia.
Day 04 Departure from Bardia
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: 2 hours drive and one hour flight
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, in the early morning, we will take you to the Nepaljung airport. On arrival at Nepalgunj depending upon the connecting flight schedule to Kathmandu, we will fly back to the capital. If we return in the afternoon, we will have a few hours for refreshment in the comfort of the Hotel at Nepalgunj. We will then connect with a flight back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to your hotel.
“End of our services’
What's Included?
- All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary.
- One night three star Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu by flight
- 3 Nights/4 Days wildlife activities on full board of meals (B,L,D), staying at one of the finest resort in Sauraha Village, all the safari activities, program and cost, national park fees, safari escorted by our jungle specialist.
- First aid exclusive medical kit bag
- All government and local taxes
What's Not Included ?
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Cost of beverages, personal nature expenses
- Any extending trips
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in Price Includes section.
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
| Start Date | Group Joining | Trip Price | Action |
|---|
Useful Information
Nepal Visa/Entry Requirement
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with a light background.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Accommodations
For Kathmandu, we use 3 star hotel which are available for the overnight. While options of resorts and lodges are very limited at Bardia, the star category cannot be comparable with Kathmandu Hotels. Based on your requirement, we can arrange suitable budget hotels from standard, deluxe to luxury.
Meals
All meals in Kathmandu hotel include only breakfast while full board will be served in Bardia National Park.
Transportation
In every trip, we use our private transport based on your itinerary. We provide car for 1-3 person, jeep or tourist van for up to 10 persons. Since Bardia National Park is 576km west of Kathmandu, this tour includes returned domestic airfare for Kathmandu-Nepagunj-Kathmandu.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling with us. Please ensure that you know exactly what you are covered for such as trip cancellation insurance, general medical expenses and hospitalization.
Frequently Asked Questions !
1. Do I need a visa for this tour?
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport need to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with light background. Please visit the link below for online visa form -
http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
2. Is the country politically stable and safe?
Nepal has a low crime rate and is generally a safe country. Nepal is one of the new democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas and leaders. As such there might be some disturbances in some parts of the country. But it does not affect the daily life of the residents in other parts. Life moves on as usual, unperturbed.
3. Is this tour a private tour or group tour? What is your typical group size for this tour?
This tour itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip. While planning your trip, our team of experts, tour Consultants can arrange a tailor-made, private holiday or you can even join our group tour. Minimum group size is two and maximum is twenty or above.
4. I am solo female traveler. Am I allow to join this tour? Is it safe?
Travelling alone in this picturesque pocket of South Asia is generally safe for both men and women but it’s still worth understanding a few cultural norms and doing some research to maximize the enjoyment and ease of your trip. Arm yourself with a few resources, a whole lot of curiosity and an open mind, and travelling solo to Nepal for female could be the pilgrimage of your lifetime. Yes, you can join this tour and Nepal is a safest country to travel.
5. Is there a supplemental cost for single traveler?
Yes, there is a supplemental cost if you are travelling alone. Or if you wish to stay in single room we can also make an arrangement. You will have to pay for single room supplement. Please contact us to find out more.
6. Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. This is to ensure that you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information, please see it in our website under Travel Guide sections.
7. Is there a guide or are there lady guides in Nepal?
Yes. You are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Lady guides are available on request.
8. What are the accommodations, meals and transportations provided in this tour?
Accommodations provided in this tour are three stars. Selected meals are included as per the itinerary. If you have specific dietary requirement please contact our Travel Experts to see what options are available. Private transportations throughout your trip is included in this tour.
9. Is Bardia National Park safe for the travelers?
In Bardia National Park tour, you will be walking inside the National Park maintained by the National Park Conservation Committee and the locals. And the trails inside the park are well maintained. So if you follow your guide's instruction and take necessary precautions as we suggest then this Park is completely safe for the exploration. But roaming around or avoiding the tour guide's instruction may turn life-threatening in the world of wildlife.
10. How fit do I need to be for this tour?
This is an easy tour requiring no technical and physical skills. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or disability, you might increase the risk of your requiring medical attention. You need to inform to Advanced Adventures Team.
11. What is the best time to visit Bardia?
Bardia can be visited all year round. The best season for Bardia National Park Tour is during autumn, winter and early summer. Days will be warm during these season with cool nights. Peak summer days get hot and rainy seasons may witness floods near the riverbank. Bardia will still have its charm to offer in all seasons.
12. Are there ATM all over Nepal?
Many bank have opened ATM outlets in most of the city in Nepal. The bank informed the customers owning Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay and SCT can directly withdraw money from its ATM outlets.
Note: In some part of country, the access of ATM is very limited. In such condition, we recommends our traveler to carry few cash for your emergency service.
13. Is giving tip mandatory to guide/driver/porter?
Tipping a guide in Nepal is a small way of honoring them right back. Tipping is also taken as token of love and as a gesture of satisfaction from the guests. There is no fixed tipping rate for guides in Nepal. It is not compulsory to tip in Nepal but it is highly recommended to tip your guide/driver/porter.
