Bardia National Park located at the north west of Nepalgunj. It is the largest of the seven national parks in Nepal.
The park was originally formed to protect threatened ecosystems and to conserve both tigers and their prey. The park has since expanded to become one of the finest in Nepal. It has fewer tourists compare to the popular Chitwan National Park due to the location which is at the west of Nepal. Taking a flight will take 1 hour, taking a bus ride will take up to 15 to 20 hours.
Ecologically, Bardia National Park has a greater range of habitats compare to Chitwan National Park. Lush dense forests are home to an incredibly diverse range of floras and faunas, endangered species such as rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, Gharial crocodile, Gangetic dolphin, Bengal Florican and the Sarus Crane etc…… are all found here.
