Bardia Jungle Safari Tour – 5 days

Expectations from the 4 Nights and 5 days Bardia Jungle Safari Tour

A 4-night and 5-day Jungle Safari Tour at Bardia offers a golden chance to explore the diverse wildlife, natural vegetation, and cultural tour.

It is a less-explored and unspoiled jungle safari of Nepal. The tour takes you to the depths of the jungle and lets you witness the varieties of birds, flora & fauna, mammals, and several wildlife animals.

Here are some significant things that make you feel like you’re in the wilds

• Explored the peaceful jungle by adoring the different species of animals and birds
• A promising way to socialize with the Tharu community and learn about their culture, festivals, and foods
• A great opportunity to see the plains of Nepal after admiring the hills and mountains
• Be a professional photographer by taking pictures of a variety of birds & animals
• Experience a cultural village tour; perhaps you haven’t experienced one yet.
• Take part in activities like a boat ride, a jungle safari, an elephant ride, bird watching & many more
• Get a scenic beauty in the peaceful & pleasant environment.

Preparations for the Bardia Jungle Safari Tour

Whether it’s a several-week trek, pilgrimage tour, or Jungle safari, you need a proper plan & preparations. Similarly, for the Bardia Jungle Safari tour, you need a proper plan to execute and enjoy the tour.

If you are a mountaineer and have been to different mountains, then the weather of this place is just contradictory. Here are some significant preparations you need before the safari.

• Be prepared for the hot weather. Give priority to sunglasses, loose clothes, a sun hat, cotton, and linen clothes
• Research the terai region before landing your steps here
• Stay Hydrated: Drink water as much as you can during the tour
• Carry a basic first aid kit box
• Take a Binoculars and a Camera along with you
• Be conscious of the small insects that may cause a severe problem if they bite you.
• Keep your passports, visa, travel insurance, and other documents along with you.

Accommodations during the Bardia Jungle Safari Tour

There is no need to worry about the accommodation during your 4 nights and 5 days Bardia Jungle Safari tour. You’ll get comfortable living facilities during your impeccable trip.

You’ll get a convenient and cozy experience that offers traditional charms in a blend with the local amenities. Throughout the safari, you’ll have several facilities that include:

• 24-hour room service
• Free Laundry services
• 24-hour Front desk services
• Clean & well-maintained bathrooms
• Supportive hotel staff
• Free Wi-Fi Access
• Hot shower services with no extra payment

You may have a lot of options. You may reside in the Eco Lodges and Jungle Resorts, Hotels and Resorts, or Small Cottages.

Food & Meals Availability during Bardia Jungle Safari

During the Bardia Jungle Safari Tour, we’ll offer you a variety of meals and cuisines in the form of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are all the menus and details.

Breakfast: Usually, we serve breakfast around 7-8 am in the morning. Here is the complete list of menus.

• Tea (milk, hot lemon, black, Himalayan)
• Coffee (Milk, Black)
• Egg Toast
• Boiled Eggs
• Omelets
• Muffins
• Yomari
• Puri, Tarkari Jeri (Nepali morning khaja)
• Sel Roti
• Juices & Coffee

Lunch & Dinner (the power meals) – We’ll provide you with nutritious, dietary fiber, and healthy foods during the Jungle Safari

• Rice, Veggies & Lentils
• Fish/mutton/Chicken fry/curry
• Biryani (eggs, chicken, lamb/mutton)
• Chappatis, lentils, and vegetables

Snacks & Tharu Dishes – Nepal is a place where you can taste and enjoy a variety of delectable cuisines. Some other dishes are Mo: Mo (dumplings), Chowmeen, and Thupka. Aside from this, you may enjoy the appetizing Tharu dishes

• Ghongi (Snail Dish)
• Bhakka (steamed rice cake)
• Dhikri (steamed rice flour and dumplings)
• Jhingiya Maccha (Freshwater Shrimp)
• Various varieties of fish & non-veg. items

Permits for the Bardia Jungle Safari 4 nights & 5 days

In Nepal, for any trekking activities, tour, or safari, you need the necessary permits. To take part in the Bardia Jungle Safari, you’ll need a permit. These consent you can easily obtain from the Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu, or at the entrance gate of the Bardia National Park.

The cost of the permit is around 1000 NPR for foreign nationals and 500 NPR for Nepalese citizens. It is a one-time payment and a single-entry permit. It is non-refundable as well. Furthermore, you have to pay an extra amount for the elephant rides, jeep safari, boat rides, and other activities.

If you are planning to shoot any documentary or video using drones or anything. You have to take special authorization from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, also known as DNPWC.

Travel Insurance & Its Importance

Travel insurance is extremely important and plays a significant role, especially when you travel to another country. It doesn’t matter whether for long days trekking, pilgrimage tours, or a Jungle safari.

It is useful for the visitors and helpful those several ways. Currently, we are on the 4 Nights and 5 days Bardia Jungle Safari Tour.

There is no need for uphill and downhill climbing, severe injuries, or any other other’s obstacles or problems. Despite that, we suggest you have travel insurance. Here are some important points.

• Helpful and significant in all kinds of emergency circumstances
• Covers all your medical expenses
• Refund all your money; If the trip is cancelled
• A complete financial solution to your trip.
• Also helpful in the loss of a passport
• Dental treatment
• Covers all your expenses if the flight is delayed or cancelled.

Best Season for the Bardia Jungle Safari

Nepal has four seasons: Spring, Monsoon, Autumn, and Winter. This place is open all year round to enrich the wildlife experiences of the Terai region.

The months of October to April are considered the ideal time for the Bardia Jungle Safari tour & activities. During this time, the weather is moderate and ideal. You’ll also get stable and balanced temperatures. Furthermore, there is also a lower chance of rain.

If you visit in Autumn (Oct–Nov), you may also relax your body even at the day temperatures. Furthermore, it is also an impeccable time for wildlife viewing and bird watching.

In the terai belt, March to May, potentially reaching 35 degrees. However, it is also an ideal time to encounter the Royal Bengal Tiger.

The monsoon/summer is the worst time for the Bardia Jungle Safari. At this time, there are heavy chances of rain and muddy trails everywhere.

Furthermore, December to February is also a less-than-ideal time. There is a cold and foggy environment.

How to get to the Bardia National Park?

The visitors have various options by air and bus to get to Bardia National Park from Kathmandu and other places.

The fastest means is air flight that you can directly catch from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to Mahendra Airport, Nepalgunj, which lasts less than an hour. From Nepalgunj airport, we’ll be followed by 2 hours of driving.

If you want a cost–effective and reliable option, you may take a bus from Kathmandu Bus Park. It takes around 15-16 hours to reach Nepalgunj. It also depends on the weather and conditions of the road. Aside from this, you may also take a private vehicle like a Jeep or a TATA Sumo.

Regardless of that, you may directly contact NoMad Adventure. We’ll arrange everything for you and make your trip safer, convenient, and enjoyable.

A Short drive to the India Border

After enjoying a Bardia Jungle Safari, you may also have a short tour to India. If you would like, we’ll arrange a tour to the Nepal border, Rupaidiha (India-Nepal Border). It is quite close to Nepalgunj city. Here you can buy gifts, clothes for your family and friends.

Activities during the Bardia Jungle Safari

Jeep Safari – A jeep Safari in Bardia National Park offers an incredible way to explore the diverse landscapes, vegetation, flora & fauna, and animals.

During the Bardia Jungle safari tour, you may see the Royal Bengal tiger, One-horned rhinoceros, musk deer, sloth bears, and different species of birds.

It’s a half-day and full-day jeep excursion. You’ll travel in an open-air jeep and get a full visibility of wide rays of wildlife.

Jungle Walks – The greatest and most environmentally friendly way to see Bardiya National Park is to go on a jungle walk. Half-day and full-day trips are available. The latter would take you well into the park and along the banks of the Karnali River, where you have a good possibility of spotting animals.

It’s a real adventure where you will have to wade through rivers and walk through dense forests where the monkeys are playing in the trees.

River Boating and Rafting – During the Bardia Jungle Safari tour, you may also enjoy the river boating and the rafting over the Karnali River. It is a promising way to see the crocodiles, amphibians, and other reptiles.

If you are interested in fishing, you may also go on a fishing trip.

Bird Watching – During your Bardia Jungle Safari tour, you’ll encounter more than 300 species of birds, including Bengal Florican and Sarus crane.

November to February and December to March are the best times for bird watching. You’ll also witness some migratory birds like the Siberian Crane, Blue Throat, and Rosy Starling.

Elephant & Crocodile Breeding Center – During your Bardia Jungle Safari tour, you may also visit the elephant and crocodile breeding center.

THARU Museum – During your Bardia Jungle safari, you may also visit and explore the Tharu Museum. It showcases and presents you with the unique cultures and the life of the Tharu people.

By visiting this place, you may learn about the customs, traditions, and culture of the Tharu community.

You may also explore the Tharu village near the Bardia National Park. It gives you magnificent views of the rural life of the Tharu people.

A short glimpse of the Bardia National Park

Bardia National Park, aka Bardiya National Park, is one of the most protected areas of Nepal. It was established 37 years ago in 1988 as a Royal Bardia National Park.

It covers an area of 968 km², making it one of the largest National parks of Nepal and the Terai region. It connects with the Karnali River, the longest river of Nepal.

This national park is home to several endangered wildlife animals, flora & fauna, and different species of birds.

This park is highly admirable for its one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Aside from this, it has more than 6 species of mammals, 510+ species of birds, and 125 varieties of fish that have been recorded.