Baradiya national park in Nepal
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| Map of baradiya National Park |
Bardiya lies in Bheri zone in the
mid western region of Nepal. It covers 2025 square kilometers and lies west of
Banke district, south of Surkhet district, east of Kailali district of Seti
zone. To the south lie Uttar Pradesh, India; specifically the Lakhimpur and
Bahraich districts of Awadh.
Most of
Bardiya is in the fertile Terai plains, covered with agricultural land and
forest. The northernmost part of the district extends into the Churiya or
Siwalik Hills. Bardiya National Park covers 968 km2 occupies most of the
northern half of the district. This park is the largest undisturbed wilderness
in Nepal's Terai. It provides forest, grassland and riverine habitat for
engendered mammal, bird and reptile species. More than 30 species of mammals
and more than 250 of birds have been recorded.
Most people
living in this district are farmers. The district headquarters Gularia lies on
the Babai River. The Karnali, one of Nepal's largest rivers, divides into
multiple branches when it reaches the Terai. The westernmost branch forms the
boundary between Bardiya and Kailali districts. An eastern branch is called the
Geruwa. The endangered Genetic dolphin was often seen in its waters, but
populations have been declining
Activities is in Birdaya national park
Jungle Walk: Our jungle guide and wildlife tracker will take you to the jungle to
point out the hidden life of the wildlife, where you can have wildlife
experiences by walking safely, quietly, and leisurely through the forest as
well as riverside, where you are sure to see many wildlife, naturally scenery
and have great photographic opportunities.
Elephant Safari: is also the safest way to explore the wildlife up close. You will be
taken into the bush and natural habitat of the quiet and beautiful jungle,
which provides a different view of the park as one can go off the main trail as
well as you, may have great opportunities to see the wild animals. Morning and
late afternoon is the ideal time to go on a ride. We suggest you to take an
elephant ride almost for three hours.
Bird Watching: In addition to the resident spaces, several migratory birds visit the
park. Approximately over 400 species can be sight in the park and buffer zone
area that is why Bardia is a paradise of birds as well. Where your walk will be
on a sunrise through the jungle and along the river bank.
Jungle Drive: To explore the vast area, is also the way to observe the wildlife. You
can cover the big area, stop the jeep and walk to the animal possibilities area
as well as see the various types of forests and natural beauty and scenery.
Wild Rafting: A full day’s wild rafting on
the Karnali River is also the best way to observe the wildlife, which runs
across the park. You will be stopped time to time in the animal possibilities
area and observe the wildlife where even not possible to reach by walk,
elephant, and jeep. Rafting on great opportunities to sight the river birds,
Asiatic gangetic dolphin, crocodiles, insects, three big animals and many more
living in the river system as well as a great fishing in the river.
Visit to Black Buck Sanctuary: It is Nepal’s most endangered antelope and is found
only in Bardia district. So, the park is actively engaged in conserving the
last remaining population of black buck surviving at Khairapur in Bardia
outside the park. The area is about 35 km south from Thakurdwara, park
headquarters which is especially created for them to increase its number and
protect the habitation.
Fishing: Are you interested for fishing? Then why not try! Let’s head for the
fishing. The karnali and Babai River are famous for Mahasheer (Golden
Mahasheer), a King of the fish. Once you catch, you feel to leave them back
into the river of its beauty and feeling of its own world.
Village Tour: A stroll though the typical local villages will be rewarding
experience. The Tharu ethnic groups is native to this area, and are broadly
divided into two groups namely Dangaha and Desauri. Where you can learn about
their culture, daily lifestyle, traditions and many more. Your guide will be
happy to tell you about these indigenous people. Traditionally they are
subsistence farmers and practice their own tribal religious. Handicrafts made
by the community members could be bought as souvenirs.
Culture Dance: The villages’ harbors multi ethnic groups with diverse culture, in
which Tharus are the major attractions for tourism. The first settlers of
Bardia, Tharu will show you the dance with the story of their own history,
culture, traditions, activities, believes like Hurdunguwa, traditional stick
dance, and so on. At the end of the dance, the guests are invited to join the
dancers.
Crocodile Breeding Center: There is a crocodile breeding center at the park
headquarter for Gharial and Marsh mugger to increase it’s number, which
includes two major sections-hatchery and rearing sections. Eggs required for
the hatchery is collected from sandbanks of Geruwa and Babai river systems.
After getting enough bigger, are replace into the Karnali and Babai River.
Visitor Center: The visitor center has established at the park headquarter to provide
the information about park, wildlife and its bio-diversity, and local
communities residing in the buffer zone.
Tharu Cultural Museum: Tharus are the indigenous groups in Bardia district
than other ethnic groups like Bhramin, Kshetri, and People from Mongoloid
origin (Magar, Gurung, Tamang etc). So is standing to provide about their
culture, living style, and many more. Its main purpose of establishing is to
restore vanishing indigenous Tharu cultural heritage. This museum is decorated
with needed all materials, like ornaments, foods, equipment, dress, mud made
grain storage, husking machine, Tharus God etc. For this, you have to pay a
little amount for management of the museum.
Camping: We organize a camping trip in community forests, which is a corridor
for the wild animals. One can camp at the side of the karnali rive (a park
boundary) with enjoyable place without even a generator, electricity, no air
conditions, no fans but with some the nature wild mud, wild water, wildlife and
feel the spirit of it. Sit, look and listen, you might see wild animals walking
through, birds with melodious chirping, and many more.
Elephant Stable (Hattisar): Elephant breeding center is located about 3 km
south from the park headquarters which is managed my park. The elephants are
extensively used for patrolling and research activities. Since the Park Forest
is inaccessible by vehicle during monsoon, the domestic elephant servers as a
safest mode of transportation to cross flooded rivulets and move around
water-logged areas. Elephants are also available to visitors for safari with a
service fee.
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