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The Royal Bardiya National Park covers 968 sq. km./ 363 sq. mi. of the
Terai in Nepal's far-West, and is the largest and least-disturbed
wilderness area in the Terai. It provides an excellent habitat for over 30
different mammal species, including the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger,
One-horned Rhinoceros, Wild Elephant, Swamp deer, and Black buck. The
Great One-horned Rhinoceros was successfully reintroduced to Bardiya from
Chitwan in 1986. Herds of elegant black buck in the open grassland are a
stirring sight unique to Bardiya. Other common animals found in the Park
include the leopard and lesser cats, the blue bull (Nilgai), several
species of deer, the langur and rhesus monkeys, sloth bear, and the wild
boar. The open grasslands within the Park, locally known as phantas, are
ideal for game viewing.
The Karnali, one of Nepal's largest rivers, forms the western boundary of
the park. The endangered Gangetic dolphin is often seen in its waters.
Other endangered riverine species include the fish-eating Gharial and
Marsh mugger crocodiles. The Karnali also offers excellent fishing for
masheer, a large freshwater perch. Over 250 species of birds have so far
been recorded in the Park, including the endangered Bengal and Lesser
Floricans, Silver-eared Mesia, and the Sarus crane.
The lodges in the Park offer
comprehensive wildlife tours of three or more days, inclusive of
accommodation, meals, wildlife activities, park entry fee, etc. There are
a host of options to explore the jungle, accompanied by resident
naturalists and guides: elephant-back safaris, canoe rides, jungle walks,
bird-watching tours, and jeep drives. A two-night stay is the minimum to
experience Bardiya, and for wildlife enthusiasts, staying an extra day is
worthwhile. The lodges operate round-the-year except during the Monsoon
(June - September) when most lodges are closed.
The quickest way to get there is to fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj, where
lodge staff will meet you for the 2 hour drive to camp. Bardiya is also
accessible by road from Kathmandu or Pokhara, a 12-14 hour drive from
Kathmandu and 8-9 hours from Pokhara.
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