Namaste Bardiya Resort

“Worth to stay at Namaste Bardiya Resort”

I appreciate the hospitality they provide. Krishna is a very funny person; I enjoyed the jungle walk. Loved the greenery of Bardiya. The stay is good, breakfast and food are tasty.

Susmit·Hace 2 semanas

“Welcoming, generous hosts, good food and good tours, humble and homey”

Food was great, very kind and generous host, felt very at home, relaxed, and safe. Air conditioning would have been very helpful during the heat wave, but the fans did help enough to sleep through the heat at night!

Beatrix·Hace 4 meses

“i had a lovely stay at namaste bardia and would definitely recommend to everyone!!”

Perfect location for entry to the park, staff were welcoming and very helpful, good food selection on the menu, safaris were all arranged for me.

Alice·Hace 5 meses

We booked for one or two nights and decided to stay for 5 days… it was the best decision ever. Was truly very needed and such a magical place to rest and enjoy at. The hut was very comfy. The garden was spacious. We were swimming in the river in front of the guesthouse every day. The family who run the place is very sweet. Thank you for everything.

Sara·Hace 5 meses

“9 out of 10 for the accommodation, but a big negative for the tour cost.”

The Namaste Bardia Resort sits just a short walk along the road south of the National Park entrance, next to at least seven other “resorts” and small farms in a quiet rural setting. The property spreads over a lot of open space, with cottages positioned well back from the road and the restaurant. Krishna and Kamila, the managers, along with staff Ram and Ranju, are pleasant and friendly. Like most low‑cost lodging in Thakudwara, my room was spartan and basic, yet very spacious and comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep. The included “Genius” breakfast was excellent, and there was a decent selection of food for lunch and dinner—though you can find cheaper, standard Nepali fare in Thakudwara. Free (or very cheap) bike rentals are a good way to explore the area, but the bikes are old and many roads are rocky, so expect your knees and buttocks to take a pounding. I have no complaints about the accommodation itself, but I strongly recommend shopping around for guided tours. I hastily booked a Dalla Community Forest tour with the resort, which involved a short motorcycle ride to a viewpoint 200‑300 m from a river bend, then a whole day of quiet waiting for animals to come to the river. My guide said the community receives Rs300‑400 and he gets Rs200 per day; another guide said the community gets Rs500 and guides usually earn about Rs700 per day. With a packed lunch, snacks, and water provided, the operator’s cost is somewhere between Rs800‑1,500, making the Rs8,000 tour price utterly unjustifiable—“rip‑off” is a fair description. You can enter the community forest independently for free, but tigers, elephants, and rhinos are sometimes seen, so walking or cycling alone carries a heightened risk. For a well‑regarded, highly experienced guide for any forest or jungle tour, I recommend Hukum, owner of Jungle Base Camp; his tours are significantly cheaper than competitors without compromising knowledge and experience (see my review of Jungle Base Camp).

Craig·Hace 6 meses