Royal Bardia National Park
🇳🇵 Nepal
🐯 Tiger Roams Royal BardiaRoyal Bardia National Park lies in the foothills of the Himalaya in western Nepal, where steep hills descend into a lush tropical rainforest. Thick canopy crowns a network of river valleys and lowland grass patches, and a series of well‑marked trails wind through the verdant understory.
28.383° N 81.537° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Axis Deer
Axis axis
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White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
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Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
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Pearl-necked Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
📊 Most Spotted
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Black-hooded Oriole
Oriolus xanthornus
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Great Indian Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros unicornis
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala
River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
White-bellied Drongo
Dicrurus caerulescens
Hog Deer
Axis porcinus
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Great Indian Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros unicornis
Hog Deer
Axis porcinus
Himalayan Langur
Semnopithecus schistaceus
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
Barasingha
Rucervus duvaucelii
Rhesus Macaque
Macaca mulatta
Indian Muntjac
Muntiacus muntjak
Sambar
Rusa unicolor
Smooth Coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Asian Jackal
Canis aureus
Leopard
Panthera pardus
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Black-hooded Oriole
Oriolus xanthornus
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala
River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
White-bellied Drongo
Dicrurus caerulescens
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Pied Bushchat
Saxicola caprata
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
Oriental Garden Lizard
Calotes versicolor
Keeled Indian Mabuya
Eutropis carinata
Bengal Monitor
Varanus bengalensis
Northern House Gecko
Hemidactylus flaviviridis
Dhaman
Ptyas mucosa
Buff Striped Keelback
Amphiesma stolatum
Common Bronzeback Tree Snake
Dendrelaphis tristis
White-spotted Supple Skink
Riopa albopunctata
Khorat Blind Snake
Indotyphlops braminus
Trinket Snake
Coelognathus helena
Spotted House Gecko
Hemidactylus brookii
Recent sightings in Royal Bardia National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Tiger Territorial Roaming and Mating Display
During the late dry season, Bengal tigers actively patrol and scent-mark their expansive territories along drying river channels, frequently vocalizing and engaging in courtship displays.
2Spotted Deer Herd Aggregation
Chital deer gather in massive, vigilant herds across the open floodplains and riverbanks to feed on fresh flush vegetation and seek mutual protection from predators.
3Rhinoceros Mud-Wallowing and Grazing
As temperatures rise ahead of the monsoon, rhinos spend extended hours congregating in shallow river pools and muddy wallows to thermoregulate and feed on succulent aquatic plants.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Tiger Territorial Roaming and Mating Display
- 2Spotted Deer Herd Aggregation
- 3Rhinoceros Mud-Wallowing and Grazing
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Royal Bardia National Park?
The most likely sightings are White-throated Kingfisher (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), Axis Deer (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Tiger (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Pearl-necked Dove (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Black-hooded Oriole (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers) — among 998 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Royal Bardia National Park for wildlife?
January has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Axis Deer in Royal Bardia National Park?
Yes — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Axis Deer sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 31 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see White-throated Kingfisher in Royal Bardia National Park?
Yes — about 70% of wildlife watchers report a White-throated Kingfisher sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 289 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Mugger Crocodile in Royal Bardia National Park?
Yes — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Mugger Crocodile sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Pearl-necked Dove in Royal Bardia National Park?
Yes — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Pearl-necked Dove sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 276 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Where Wildlife Score
How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
Very goodHow rich is the wildlife?
Sighting
ExcellentHow likely to see animals?
Experience
Very goodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
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