Bardia is not just a beautiful park; it’s a major conservation victory. The park was a royal hunting reserve before being established to protect the region’s ecosystem . It is now a critical stronghold for tigers; the 2022 national tiger survey showed that the tiger population in the Bardiya-Banke complex had doubled from 54 in 2013 to 108 in 2018 . One-horned rhinos, once eliminated from the Babai Valley by poachers, have also been successfully reintroduced and their numbers are steadily growing .
For wildlife lovers who value solitude and a raw, untamed experience, Bardiya is an unforgettable destination.
Bardiya National Park is a hidden gem in Nepal's far west
Bardiya National Park is a hidden gem in Nepal’s far west, offering a wilder and more secluded safari experience compared to its famous neighbor, Chitwan . It’s the largest national park in Nepal’s Terai lowlands and is considered one of the best places in Asia to see a Royal Bengal tiger in its natural habitat