Bardia national park became national park in 1988, before that, it was hunting reserve and wild life reserve, The park is covering an area of 968 sq. km it is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in Nepal adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River. The northern limit of the protected area is demarcated by the crest of the Siwalik Hills. The southern boundary is disrupted by the highway to the Nepalgunj and Surkhet. The protected area is neighboring with Banke National Park, the park is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including the endangered royal Bengal tiger and Asian one-horned rhinoceros. In addition to tigers and rhinoceros, the park is home to a variety of mammal species, including swamp deer. The park is also rich in lowland forest and is home to a variety of bird’s species, including western specialties such as the white-napped woodpecker. The park is mostly popular for Royal Bengal tiger.
The park is easily accessible via road from Kathmandu or flight to Nepalgung and drive a jeep in the Banke District. The best time to visit Bardia National Park is during the weather is warm and dry: autumn, winter, and early summer.
