Bardia National park is the largest national park in the lowland Terai covering on area of 968 sq.km.
 

The park situated in Nepal's western Terai was established to protect representative ecosystems and conserve tiger and its prey species.

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The major vegetation and forest type are wooded grassland and the riverine forest.



An elephant ride provides a different view of the park as one can go off the main trail, morning and late afternoon is the ideal time to go on a ride.



Karnali river is the suitable home for Gangetic dolphin.

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Babi valley is a majestic place to visit where flagship Rhino, tiger, elephant can be observed in the wilderness site.



The translocated rhinoceros from Chitwan were reintroduced in this valley.

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The luxurious forests in the east of the park also provide a good habitat and corridor for several wildlife species.

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The Karnali river is home to the endangered Gharial crocodile and Marsh mugger. The blue waters also provide habitat for the endangered Gangetic dolphin.

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Large Mahasheer, a game fish, is considered an excellent catch.

The fast flowing water also provide excellent rafting expeditions that can stop in the park.
 

Riverine forests along with the shores of the river creating prime habitat for birds such as Herons, Egrets, Black-necked, stork, and Little pratincole.