Karnali River, Bardia · 150 m
Karnali River, Bardia
The mighty Karnali as it flows by Bardia, with sandbars and forested banks for gharials, dolphins and kingfishers.
Karnali River, Bardia · 150 m
Karnali River, Bardia · FEB 2026
“morning mist”
Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
Karnali River, Bardia · 150 m · FEB 2026
“adult on sandbar”
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Around here
A few of the things you might meet here. Krishna will tell you which ones to look for, and when.
Birds
River Tern
Sterna aurantia
Great Thick-knee
Esacus recurvirostris
River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
Pied Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Ruddy Shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
Ibisbill
Ibidorhyncha struthersii
Mammals
Ganges River Dolphin
Platanista gangetica
Smooth-coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
Reptiles
Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Trips nearby
Want to see it for yourself?
Tell Krishna when you are coming and what you hope to see. He will plan the days around Karnali River, Bardia.