Bardiya National Park
- Title
- Bardiya National Park
- Description
Bardiya National Park is the largest and most undisturbed protected area in Nepal's Terai region, covering $968\text{ km}^2$ in the Bardiya District of Lumbini Province. It was officially established as a national park in 1988.
Key Features
- Pristine Wilderness: Offers a highly undisturbed ecosystem compared to Chitwan, bounded by the Karnali River to the west and Babai River to the east.
- Wildlife Sanctuary: Famous for its population of Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, wild Asian elephants, and the swamp deer (barasingha).
- Aquatic Life: The Karnali and Babai rivers support Gangetic dolphins, Gharial, and Marsh Mugger crocodiles.
- Category
- National Park
- Province
- Lumbini
- Key Figure/Measurement
- 968 km²; est. 1988; largest Terai national park