Rhino Lodge is conveniently located only
5 minutes away from the park, 15 minutes
from the park headquarters and 3 minutes
from the elephant stable. The Lodge
consisting of comfortable cottage
accommodations have attached bathroom
with hot and cold water is spread over a
large area amid a peaceful and beautiful
setting of well-manicured lawns,
walkways and gardens full of flowers and
plants. There is a separate dining hall
where delectable Nepalese and
Continental cuisines are served. This is
also an ideal place for guests to gather
in the evenings and share the day's
experiences with each other.
Rhino lodge is situated in a unique
location for you to explore the park.
During your stay, you will be treated to
a whole roster of exciting activities.
We will take you on elephant back to
view wild animals in their natural
habitat. This exciting jumbo ride guided
by expert mahouts will take you across
water courses and grasslands and
provides the best vantage point for
forays, deep into the jungle of which
will be accompanied by expert
naturalists who know the area well.
We will also make forays deep into the
jungle on a four wheel drive vehicle and
enjoy not only the drive but also
frequent sightings of the park's unique
animals. Next, there will be nature
walks in the jungle as well as bird
watching and village tours all of which
will be accompanied by expert
naturalists who know the area well. A
cultural program performed by the Tharus
will be other highlight of your stay
with us.
Because we have the expertise. With many
years experience in the business ( we
operate a similar lodge facility in the
Royal Chitwan National Park which we
started more than 16 years ago) we know
exactly how to ensure a QUALITY wildlife
experience for our customers.
Services &
Facilities
Village Tour
The jungle scenery, birds and animals
alone do not make up the unique features
of Royal Bardia National Park. The
indigenous local people, the Tharus, are
also of immense interest. A professional
guide/expert naturalist will accompany
you through the area and help you gather
insights into the Tharu way of life.
Elephant Safari
An excellent opportunity to see Asian
Elephant, Great One Horned Rhinoceros,
Spotted Deer or Chital, Hog Deer,
Barking Deer, Samber, Swamp Deer or
Barasinghe, Nilgai or Blue Bull, Black
Buck, Wild Boar, Royal Bengal Tiger,
Leopard, Wild Dog, Golden Jackal,
Striped Hyena. You will also encounter
many other smaller mammals that have
made Royal Bardia National Park their
home.
A highlight of this trip will be the
viewing from the watchtowers (Machhan)
to have
the wild sightseeing,
accompanied by our experienced
naturalist and wildlife trackers.
Excellent photographic opportunities are
plentiful.
Cultural
Program
A cultural program performed by the
Tharus will be another highlight of your
visit to the Rhino Lodge Bardia. The
Tharus in colorful traditional costumes,
unique in their disparity with the
common mode of dress all over Nepal, are
sure to captivate you.
Bird Watching
Bird watching is always best on foot.
Our specialists will help you spot and
identify the different varieties of
birds, both local and migratory, that
are found in Nepal. An excellent
opportunity to see a great many species
of birds found in Bardia.
Crocodile
Breeding Center
A fascinating visit to the crocodile
Breeding Center.
Jungle/Nature
Walk
Next, there will be nature walks in the
jungle as well as bird watching and
village tours, all of which will be
accompanied by expert naturalists.
Full Day
Rafting at Karnali River
White water rafting and scenic float
through exciting rapids, deep gorges,
forested hillsides and remote villages.
An excellent opportunity for bird
watching. Packed lunch will be provided.
Jeep Drive
For an adventurous excursion we also
offer to take you through the road less
jungle on a four-wheel drive vehicle.
The slow growl of open jeeps, the sights
and sounds of real animals in the wild
can be an unforgettable experience.
Introduction
the wild sightseeing,
accompanied by our experienced
naturalist and wildlife trackers.
Excellent photographic opportunities are
plentiful.