Wildlife Tour

Bardiya Jungle Safari

Destination Nepal

Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights

Difficulty Easy

Activity Wildlife Safari

Transport Drive or Flight

Group Size Max 16 Pax

Accommodation Jungle Lodge

Meals All meals included

Max Altitude 125m / Bardiya NP

Trip Overview

Nepal's largest national park — highest Bengal tiger density in Asia, wild Gangetic dolphins, no crowds.

Trip Highlights

Maximum altitude: 125m / Bardiya NP
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Difficulty: Easy
Expert English-speaking certified guide
All meals during the wildlife safari
All permits and TIMS card arranged
Airport transfers included
Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided

Bardiya Jungle Safari is a 5-day easy wildlife safari adventure in Nepal, reaching 125m / Bardiya NP. Nepal’s largest national park — highest Bengal tiger density in Asia, wild Gangetic dolphins, no crowds. Mantra Adventure provides experienced English-speaking guides, comfortable accommodation, and complete logistics.

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Fixed Departure Dates

All prices per person · Private departures available year-round

Departure Date	Trip Status	Availability	Price / Person
14 Sep 2026 Returns 18 Sep 2026 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
19 Sep 2026 Returns 23 Sep 2026 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
14 Oct 2026 Returns 18 Oct 2026 · 5 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
19 Oct 2026 Returns 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
14 Nov 2026 Returns 18 Nov 2026 · 5 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
19 Nov 2026 Returns 23 Nov 2026 · 5 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
14 Dec 2026 Returns 18 Dec 2026 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
19 Dec 2026 Returns 23 Dec 2026 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
14 Jan 2027 Returns 18 Jan 2027 · 5 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
19 Jan 2027 Returns 23 Jan 2027 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
14 Feb 2027 Returns 18 Feb 2027 · 5 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
19 Feb 2027 Returns 23 Feb 2027 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
14 Mar 2027 Returns 18 Mar 2027 · 5 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
19 Mar 2027 Returns 23 Mar 2027 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
14 Apr 2027 Returns 18 Apr 2027 · 5 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
19 Apr 2027 Returns 23 Apr 2027 · 5 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
14 May 2027 Returns 18 May 2027 · 5 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
19 May 2027 Returns 23 May 2027 · 5 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $650 / person	Book
14 Jun 2027 Returns 18 Jun 2027 · 5 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book
19 Jun 2027 Returns 23 Jun 2027 · 5 days	Confirmed	Available	US $650 / person	Book

💡 Need different dates? All trips run as private departures year-round.

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Day by Day

Itinerary

Fly to Nepalgunj in western Nepal (1 hour), then drive 3 hours to Bardiya National Park — Nepal's largest and most pristine protected area and the country's best chance of spotting a wild Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat. Far less visited than Chitwan, Bardiya delivers a genuinely wild experience with minimal tourist infrastructure. Check in to your riverside safari lodge. Evening briefing by your experienced naturalist on the park's wildlife, ecology and tiger-tracking protocols. Meals: All included.

Full day in the sal forest and Khauriala grasslands — Bardiya's prime tiger habitat. Morning 4WD safari into the grasslands at dawn when tigers are most active. Your naturalist guide tracks pugmarks, scratch marks and territorial sprayings. Bardiya has over 125 tigers and your guide knows each individual by territory. Afternoon: walking safari through riverine forest with a trained armed ranger. Bird life is extraordinary: Bengal florican, lesser floricans, sarus cranes and fishing eagles are regularly sighted. Meals: All included.

Morning boat safari on the Karnali River — one of Nepal's great rivers, flowing from Tibet through the Himalaya to the Ganges. The Karnali is home to the endangered Gangetic river dolphin: sleek, nearly blind freshwater dolphins that navigate by echolocation in the silty river. Gharial crocodiles and marsh mugger crocodiles are also regularly seen. Afternoon: deep-forest walking safari in the tiger and elephant corridor. Meals: All included.

Guided night walk along the park boundary with torch and experienced armed ranger — a chance to see leopard, hyena, porcupine and the extraordinary density of nocturnal wildlife that Bardiya's undisturbed ecosystem supports. Dawn safari the following morning for the final tiger-tracking session. Meals: All included.

Final sunrise walk along the Karnali riverbank before transferring to Nepalgunj airport for the return flight to Kathmandu. Bardiya — wilder, quieter and more authentic than any other jungle safari destination in Nepal — leaves a lasting impression. Meals: Breakfast.

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Pricing

Group Discount Pricing

Travel together, save together. The more people in your group, the lower the price per person.

Group Size Price / Person Savings

1 Pax

US $650 / person

Included

✓Airport pick-up and drop-off
✓Domestic transport per itinerary
✓All accommodation during the trip
✓All meals as specified in the itinerary
✓Experienced English-speaking certified guide
✓Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
✓All trekking permits and national park fees
✓TIMS card
✓Mantra Adventure duffel bag
✓First aid kit

Not Included

✗International flights
✗Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
✗Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
✗Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
✗Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
✗Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
✗Personal trekking gear
✗Tips for guide and porters

Before You Go

Essential Tips

The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Nepal trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.

This trip is rated Easy. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.

Most nationalities get Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for USD 30 (30 days). Indian nationals do not require a visa.

Required permits and TIMS card arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.

Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.

For Bardiya Jungle Safari (Easy): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.

Maximum altitude is 125m / Bardiya NP. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.

Be Prepared

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)

Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter

Daypack (25–30L)

You carry this on trail daily

Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)

Required above Chhomrong

Trekking poles

Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents

Headtorch + spare batteries

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts

Water bottles (2L total capacity)

Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong

Water purification tablets or SteriPen

Treat tap water above Chhomrong

Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)

Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel

Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)

Merino or synthetic — no cotton

Fleece mid-layer jacket

Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m

Down jacket (-10°C rated)

Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC

Waterproof shell jacket

Gore-Tex or equivalent

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Quick-drying

Rain trousers

Zip-off style recommended

Trekking shirts (3–4)

Long-sleeve for sun protection

Swimsuit

For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs

Waterproof trekking boots

Ankle support essential — break in before departure

Camp sandals or light shoes

Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs

Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)

Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended

Warm hat and gloves

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April

UV-rated sunglasses

Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m

Buff / neck gaiter

Dust, sun protection, and cold air

Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours

Lip balm SPF 50+

Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline

Hand sanitiser + wet wipes

Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce

Personal first aid kit

Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine

Electrolyte tablets / ORS

Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days

Personal medications

Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter

Camera + extra memory cards

Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments

Earplugs

Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep

Small thermos (500ml)

Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying

Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)

For early starts and long days

Dry bags / large zip-locks

Protect electronics from rain and river crossings

Local Nepal Telecom SIM

Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

Price Starting From

US $650

per person