Day 1: Kathmandu → Bardiya National Park
06:00 AM – Pickup from your Kathmandu hotel (or meet at designated point)
06:30 AM–01:30 PM – Scenic drive (~450 km) to Bardiya (with a tea/coffee and lunch stop en route)
01:30 PM – Arrive & check in at your forest lodge or riverside camp
- Welcome drink, orientation, and safety briefing
02:30 PM – Lunch at the lodge/camp featuring local Tharu and Nepali cuisine
04:00 PM – Evening Jeep Safari (2–3 hours)
- Explore Bardiya’s grasslands and riverine forests in search of wild rhinos, swamp deer, and tigers
07:00 PM – Return to lodge, freshen up
07:30 PM – Dinner at the lodge/camp
Overnight – Forest lodge or riverside tented camp
Day 2: Full-Day Wildlife Exploration
05:30 AM – Early Morning Bird Watching & Nature Walk
- Guided walk to spot hornbills, pheasants, kingfishers, and water birds
07:30 AM – Return for Breakfast
09:00 AM – Tharu Village Visit & Cultural Experience
- Meet local Tharu families, see traditional homes, and enjoy folk dance demonstrations
11:30 AM – River Boat Ride on Karnali River
- Look for crocodiles, river dolphins, and water birds from the boat
01:00 PM – Lunch at the lodge/camp
02:30 PM – Afternoon Jeep Safari (3–4 hours)
- Deeper exploration for tigers, elephants, and other wildlife in less-visited zones
06:30 PM – Return to lodge, relax
07:30 PM – Dinner at the lodge/camp
Overnight – Forest lodge or riverside tented camp
Day 3: Bardiya → Kathmandu
05:30 AM – Optional Sunrise Jeep Safari (additional cost)
07:30 AM – Return for Breakfast
09:00 AM – Check‑out & Mid‑morning Nature Walk near the lodge
- Last chance for bird and small mammal sightings
10:30 AM – Early Lunch at the lodge
11:30 AM – Depart for Kathmandu
11:30 AM–06:30 PM – Drive back to Kathmandu (refreshment stop en route)
06:30 PM – Drop‑off at your Kathmandu hotel
Inclusions
- Round‑trip land transport (Kathmandu–Bardiya–Kathmandu)
- Park entry & conservation fees
- 2 nights’ accommodation (forest lodge or riverside camp; twin share; private upgrade available)
- All meals from Day 1 lunch through Day 3 breakfast
- Morning nature walks, bird watching, jeep safaris, river boat ride, and Tharu cultural visit
- Experienced English‑speaking naturalist guide
Exclusions
- Kathmandu accommodation outside the safari program
- Personal expenses (drinks, tips, shopping)
- Optional activities with extra cost (sunrise safari)
- Travel insurance
What to Bring
- Lightweight, neutral‑colored clothing & sturdy walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen & insect repellent
- Binoculars (optional) & camera with spare batteries/memory cards
- Reusable water bottle & small daypack
📩 To Book or Enquire:
📧 info@nepalwildlifeadventures.com
📲 WhatsApp/Viber: +977 9768747471
🌐 www.nepalwildlifeadventures.com
Experience the untamed wilderness of Bardiya with us!