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Bardia Adventure Resort

Location and surroundings of Bardia Adventure Resort

The Bardia Adventure Resort is in a unique location, situated on the very edge of the Bardia National Park and it is a mere 10 minutes walking distance from the park hq. From their own watching tower one may watch various birds and animals in the park in the early mornings, lage evening or at night when the animals move beyond the park boundary, wild animals are frequently grazing on the lawns of resort at night. Each lodge is furnished with comfortable twin beds and is complete with an attached bathroom unit. The 14 lodges are set among a beautiful natural garden with stoned walkaways, hammocks, secluded sitting areas where people can quietly share the day's experiences. The central Golghar (round house) is the heart of the resort, which has a central fireplace, a well stocked bar, an internet service room, a restaurent which serves excellent Nepali and continental cuisine. During the day one will be treated with a whole roster of exciting activities accompanied by their experienced naturalists and int eh evening one will be pampered around a warm fire and served with delicious food and drinks to his choice.

What is 'Bardia National Park' where Bardia Adventure Resort is situated

Bardia National Park lies in the mid-far western region of Nepal and is only about one and half hour drive on Mahendra Highway towards west. Bardia National Park is largest most unspoilt wilderness area (968 sq km) in the terai. The park, a sub-tropical jungle, includes thickly forested by trees with tracks, watch towers, several open grasslands, savannah and riverine vegetation. The Karnali river touches the west border, whils the Babai river cuts its course through the middle of the park. On southern fringes are the villages of the indigenous and unique Tharu people of western Nepal.The park is home to the largest population (per sq km) of the exlusive Bengal tiger and there are 30 more species of other mammals, such as bears, monkeys, civets, hyenas, wild dogs, otters, wild boar, leopards, deer, tiger, rhinoceros, wild elephant and the black buck. Crocodiles, masher fish and teh Gangetic dolphin cavort in the river water. There are more than 350 species of birds including cormorants, egret, stork, geese, jungle foul, kingfisher, horn bills plus endangered species such as the Bengal florican, silver eared mesia and the saurus crane making the park a true delight for bird watchers