Our Story

Bardia Kingfisher Staff: Top left: Ramesh working in building, Anju wife of Pratap,
Pratap managing director,
Oli one of our guests
Jack head guide and founder
Meline wife of Jack,
Rachel one of our guests,
Deepak cook,
Sadra handyman. Bottom left: Didi staff cook,  Bal all rounder, Buddhi all rounder, Tilka cook

Bardia Kingfisher Resort is just 50m away from the Bardia National Park entrance gate. We are in the middle of the Tharu village named  Thakurdwara. The resort is composed of bungalow lodges and offers you safaris and eco tourism tours in Bardia National Park.

Brothers Jack and Pratap grew grew up in Bardia. After serving for 15 years as respected wildlife guide Jack and is brother opened Bardia Kingfisher Resort.

Our philosophy

There are around 25 hotels to stay in Bardia National Park ( in Thakurdwara), but Bardia Kingfisher Resort is very unique because of its style and philosophy.

Local experience

All our staff is comprised of local people, including the owners who grew up in Bardia in the very same place which used to be the family house. It’s now home to each and every guest who comes to stay with us. We want you to have the best experience possible in Bardia.

Community impact

We employ local people, who are like friends and family and treated accordingly. Part of our profits are used to fund local projects like the funding of a school for uneducated children whose families can’t afford quality education in private schools.

We buy our products and services from local people at fair prices.

We pride ourselves on making sure everyone has a great time at Bardia Kingfisher Resort

Respect for tourists

We want to propose an alternative to expensive packaged tours. Bardia Kingfisher Resort is the cheapest place for accommodation and activities in Bardia – it is intended for backpackers and independent travelers. We don’t try to make a maximum profit out of a few rich tourists. We want to share our passion and commitment to the park with all kinds of people, in a friendly and respectful atmosphere. Our prices are cheaper but our level of service and quality is high because we like to be proud of the satisfaction of our guests which is our personal mission. We don’t force you to follow a schedule packed with costly activities. You choose what you want to do and when, we’ll advise you to make sure you make the most out of your stay in Bardia all the while relaxing and enjoying the wildlife.

We support the local environment so we (and you) can see more things like this baby rhino

Respect for the enviroment

We’re committed to the respect of flora and fauna, inside and outside the park. If you’re looking for loads of rhinos scheduled on time for the afternoon session, you may not find what you’re expecting. We believe that people enjoy the wildlife better when we go to look for it, following tracks, camping hidden in the jungle, analyzing sounds and smells, with patience and expertise. This also means that we can’t guarantee you’ll see all the species of animals living in the park. However, we do promise that you’ll have a great time with us no matter what. You’ll also have the best chance to see animals thanks to our experienced guides who’ve lived and worked here all their lives.

Our staff