Bardia National Park
Bardiya National Park, formerly known as Royal Bardia National Park, is a protected area in Nepal that was established in 1988. It is the largest and most pristine national park in Nepal's Terai, with a 968-square-kilometer area bordering the eastern bank of the Karnali River and bisected by the Babai River in the Bardiya District.
Bardia National Park, located 400 kilometers (249 miles) west of Chitwan, is larger, has a wider range of ecosystems, and attracts significantly fewer visitors than its more well-known twin. The reserve has one-horned rhinos, tigers, elephants, and leopards, as well as gharial crocodiles and rare Gangetic dolphins, and is accessible from the tranquil village of Thakurdwara.
Although spotting these creatures may take a little longer and patience than in Chitwan, Bardia's beautiful surroundings and lack of hordes of visitors upsetting the wildlife make up for it. Safaris in the early morning and late afternoon offer the best possibilities of seeing animals.
Address: 9H75+WVR, Bansagadhi, Nepal
Entrance fee:
- Locals: 100Rs
- Foreigners: 1,500Rs
- SAARC countries: 750Rs
Best time to visit:
- around 10 am (before elephants leave for the day on patrols)
- February - July
- September - December
Hours: Mondays - Sundays: 10 am - 6 pm
