Bardiya National Park
Nepal's premier wildlife sanctuary where tigers roam wild and free
28.4520°N · 81.2434°E · 160m
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Why visit Bardiya National Park
Bardiya National Park is one of Nepal's most pristine and biodiverse protected areas, sprawling across 968 square kilometers of lowland forests, grasslands, and riverine habitats in the Lumbini Province. Home to endangered Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, and over 450 bird species, this park offers authentic wildlife encounters with significantly fewer visitors than Chitwan. The Karnali River flows through the park, creating a dramatic landscape where jungle safaris and river activities provide intimate access to Nepal's natural splendor.
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Transport
How to get there
All transport options from major cities to Bardiya National Park
From Kathmandu
3h 30m
नेरू १८,००० – नेरू २८,०००
Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1 hour flight with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines), then jeep/taxi from Nepalgunj to Bardiya National Park headquarters at Thakurdwara (2.5 hours, 160km via Kohalpur-Nepalgunj-Bardiya road). Nepalgunj is the gateway city for Bardiya.
💡 Most comfortable and fastest option. Book flights in advance during peak season (Oct-Nov, Feb-Mar). Jeep from Nepalgunj costs 3000-5000 NPR. Arrive Nepalgunj by 10am for same-day park entry. Park entry fee 1500 NPR (foreigners), 500 NPR (SAARC nationals).
From Pokhara
8h
नेरू ८०० – नेरू १,५००
From Kathmandu
12h
नेरू १,००० – नेरू २,०००
From Nepalgunj
2h 30m
नेरू ३,००० – नेरू ५,०००
📞 Emergency
Nepal Police: 100 · Tourist Police: +977-1-4247041 · Ambulance: 102
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⚠ Travel Notes
- ·Permits required; book through authorized operators
- ·Malaria precautions recommended in lowland areas
- ·Limited accommodation; book in advance during peak season
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