The bhabar(flatland) are covered
with grasses including the short grasslands called phantasm,
which are excellent for viewing wildlife. Water channels
have created numerous small and big islands. Together the
islands grasslands and riverine forest create a mosaic in
which wildlife thrives.
Among the distinct types of vegetation
found in this mosaic is the silk cotton tree with the beginning
of spring it display beautiful large scarlet flowers that
attract nectar eating birds. These birds are among the more
than 350 species that have been recorded in the park and
make it paradise for bird watchers. Ducks, geese, cranes
and cormorants are common sight and endangered species such
as the sarus crane(Grus antigone) and silvereared mesia(leiothcix
argentauris) have been recorbeb in Bardia. Walks along the
river are specially good for spotting birds.
The park support two kinds of crocodile
and nearly 50 species of mammals. The crocodile found in
this park are the gharials with its distinctive long thin
snout and the marsh mugger. Among the mammals are the great
one-horned rhinoceros(translocated from Chitwan for breeding),
wild elephant leopards wild boar, swamp deer, barking deer,
sloth bear, hog and spotted deer, blue bull. The Karnali
river offers a good fishing adventure for the angler. Mahseer
is famous among them.
The park is undoubtedly a place you
must visit if it’s the tiger you want to see. There
are about 75 breeding tigers. Baiting is still allowed but
most tiger sigheing come during the elephant rides, walks,
boat trips and vehicle safaris.
Ap[art from am in depth wildlife experience this area also
offera the visitors a fascinating look at traditional Tharu
culture who are originated in India but have been in southern
Nepal for hundreds of years.
As a whole, Bardia National Park offers an intimate and
rewarding jungle experience in one of the best wildlife
viewing area. The roar of the tiger makes you really excited
to come again and again