Bardiya Natioanl Park, the largest in the lowland of Nepal, was initially a small area in the Western Terai gazzetted as the Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve in 1976. The reseve was declared a national park in 1988 after its area was considerably extended and the people living in the area were resettled.  The park is now a famous tropical habitat for the endangered mammalians and bird species including the rare mammalians like the one horned rhino, Asian elephant, and tiger. Although Chitwan National Park is closer to Kathmandu offers these same species, Bardiya is popular among  those wishing to take a long and vast wilderness experience, Bardiya and the Babai Valley in it offers an incomparable alternative.

Bardia is seeing increasing number of visitors in the recent years. While the visitors enjoy and learn about the tropical habitat and its wild inhabitants, the locals surrounding the area get opportunity to sell their product and services to the tourists. However, increasing human activity in the wildlife area also requires careful management of the park. Hence, the visitors are required to obtain entry permit by paying the entrance fee, and observe certain rules and regulations while inside the Park. 

Bardia Park Entry Permit Regulation:

Entrance Fee:

For Foreign Nationals:  NRs. 500 per person per day
For SAARC Nationals: NRs. 200 per person per day
For Nepal Citizens:       NRs. 20 per person per day

• A separate permission is required for filming inside the protected area.
• Purchasing of wildlife or religious artifacts is illegal.
• Walking between sunset and sunrise is prohibited.
• Rubbish must be disposed of by the visitors at the designated area inside the Park, and non-biodegradable materials like plastic and bottles should be carried out.