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Bardia Homestay

Thakurdwara 9, Thakurdwara, Bardia National Park 21800 Nepal
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We are Budhi and Sonja a Nepali / Dutch couple. We heartily welcome you to our homestay a countryside location closely situated to the entrance of Bardia National Park in West Nepal. A perfect place for people who have a passion for nature and wildlife, for travellers who like to experience the countryside and the Nepali Tharu culture and for the adventurous who like to explore the unspoiled nature of West Nepal. We have five spacious twin rooms with double and single beds. Each room has an attached bathroom with a hot shower, separated toilet, waterbasin, mosquito nets and a fan to keep you cool during warmer days. We have a laundry service and there is free WiFi . We offer: - Activities in Bardia National Park; like jungle walk, jeep safari or camping trips - Activities like walking and bicycling to explore the countryside and to meet the Tharu people; - Activities in Far West Nepal; visits to Khaptad National Park, Rara Lake National Park and Shuklaphanta National Park
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Restaurant
Bicycle rental
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for children
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Airport transportation
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Hiking
Bicycle tours
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Baggage storage
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24-hour check-in
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Non-smoking rooms
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English, Dutch, German, Hindi and 1 more

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Thakurdwara 9, Thakurdwara, Bardia National Park 21800 Nepal
Bardia Homestay
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Rints d wrote a review 15 Mar
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Lovely homestay, close to Bardiya NP. People are really friendly and interested in your background. The guides take you on wonderful walks and jeep safaris while telling you everything about the National park. Highly recommend this place!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Namaste Rins, Thank you for visiting us and writing this review! How lucky you were to see the tiger and rhino! Greetings Bardia Homestay team
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El-Jay666 wrote a review Feb 2024
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A wonderful place with wonderful people. After the chaos of Kathmandu it was an oasis of calm and relaxation. Great food, great accommodation and really great hosts and staff. Walking the countryside around Bardia Homestay was a treat, looking out how the friendly locals live and work. But the highlight was, of course, being able to see 2 tigers during walking and jeep safaris. A really special place and experience.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Walking safaris are not just a stroll. Around 15km in a day. Patience and quiet are required...
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Namaste Thank you for writing this wonderful review and for visiting our home! Happy to read that you enjoyed your stay a lot! How lucky you were to spot the king of the jungle! Greetings Sonja and Budhi
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giuanna wrote a review Jan 2024
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We had a great stay at Bardia Homestay! Sonja and Budhi are very nice people. They often sat with us at the campfire and shared their experiences. We've been there for a week and did a jungle walk, safari jeep and a walk at the Karnali river and through the villages. All the tours and guides were great. We spotted elephants, a rhino, deers, monkeys, a crocodile, otters and birds. In addition we explored Thakurdwara and their wonderful surroundings. The spacious rooms have very comfortable beds. Food is delicious. We highly recomment Bardia Homestay!
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 15 Jan 2024
Namaste Thank you so much for writing this kind review and for visiting our homestay. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your activities and felt home at our place. Enjoy your further travels and heartily welcome to visit us again. Greetings Bardia Homestay Sonja and Budhi
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Niels v wrote a review Dec 2023
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Budhi and Sonja created a great adventure and atmosphere in Bardiya! I was 6 days in Bardiya where I did the jeep safari, the jungle walk and the night in a tree house. All activities were well organised and good fun! We saw many animals, including the Bengal tiger!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 19 Dec 2023
Namaste Niels, Thank you for visiting us and writing this review. Good to read that we could give you so many great memories Greetings, Budhi and Sonja
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NataschaZalm wrote a review Dec 2023
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Sonja and Budhi are such a nice couple. They make you feel very welcome! We had a really great time and stayed for 5 nights. We did 2 jungle walks with Budhi as our guide. The jungle walk is the best experience, we saw 4 rhino's and a baby rhino so cute! No tiger for us, but the anticipation to see one was also great. The rooms are specious and very clean. And really nice to have a separate shower from the toilet. The food is very good and tasty. In the evening they make a bonfire, where you can meet up with fellow travelers and share stories. Also Sonja lent me a cardigan, because I only had one with me which was too colourful for the jungle, so sweet! Thanks for all your help in advance of our stay. And you and Budhi made our stay and the travel to and from your homestay very easy. We had the best time!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 19 Dec 2023
Namaste Natascha, Thank you so much for writing this great review. We feel humbled. We are happy that you enjoyed your time at our home and in the jungle. We like to share our knowledge but is also great if we can create a meeting point for travelers to share their experiences. Enjoy your further travels and adventures. ! Thank you for visiting us. Sonja and Budhi
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Michael K wrote a review Dec 2023
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Our stay at Bardia homestay was very relaxing and at the same time we‘ve experienced some adventures like tree house, jungle trips, cooking, etc. Sonja and Buddhi were perfect hosts with helping to organise activities flexibly, telling stories about local Nepal at the bonfire and bringing together travellers in their peaceful little courtyard. We stayed there quite a while (8d) to reload energy before going to India. We can really recommend it to any other travellers appreciating a clean, cozy, adventurous environment with heartwarming hosts.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Pre-book in high season
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Response from Sonja Rusticus, Owner at Bardia Homestay
Responded 19 Dec 2023
Namaste Michael, Thank you so much for visiting us and writing this very kind review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed our home and also the activities we offer. Good that with full of energy and great memories you could continue your further travels. Enjoy your travels. Sonja, Budhi and other staff members
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Douglas G wrote a review Dec 2023
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We had a wonderful few days & nights at Bardia Homestay. Sonja & Budhi made us very welcome, organised everything for our stay impeccably (including transits to & from the airport) & provided superb accommodation and meals at a most reasonable cost. The days spent in the National Park with the Homestay’s in-house guides were memorable, with intimate sightings of rhino, crocodile and a close encounter with a tiger, as well as much other wildlife. We also enjoyed exploring the local villages & community forest. All highly recommended.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 14 Dec 2023
Namaste Douglas. Thank you for writing this review and for visiting us. We are happy to read that you enjoyed yourself a lot. Heartily welcome to come back. Pheri Bhetaulaa ( Hope to see you again) Bardia Homestay team Sonja, Budhi, Manmohan, Jayram and Raghubir
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Compass59714292855 wrote a review Dec 2023
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We had the best time at Bardia Homestay for 5 days. We had come to Bardia having completed a long trek in the Himalaya and wanted to spend the rest of our time in Nepal relaxing and on safari, this was the perfect place for both. Sonja and Budhi made us feel right at home from the off and they are so knowledgable about the area. Despite us having organised our trip at short notice, Sonja made the whole process very easy and remained super accommodating in letting us decide what we wanted to do on different days once we had arrived. We spent several days exploring the National Park and surrounding area on foot and by Jeep which was really amazing and we were lucky enough to have spotted a tiger, amongst other wildlife including rhino, crocodiles, deer and lots of tropical birds. Would certainly look to come back!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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erinktom wrote a review Dec 2023
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Our trip to Bardia was our highlight of Nepal, but also a lifetime highlight! It was so incredible, all thanks to Bardia Homestay. Sonja helped customize a perfect trip that was adventurous and exactly want we wanted. Manmohan was the absolute best guide and it was because of him that we saw 2 tigers! He is clearly passionate and so knowledgeable about the jungle. I can’t say enough good things about him. The homestay was so comfortable and cute. We loved having dinner by the fire and the sunrises and sunsets were incredible. Everyone here is thoughtful and attentive and seem genuinely interested in their guests. Book this trip! It is so worth it!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 11 Dec 2023
Namaste Erin, Thank you for writing this great review and for visiting us. We are happy to read that you had an amazing adventure during your Babai Valley trekking. Seeing tigers is just so exciting. This memory will last forever. Enjoy your further travels. Bardia Homestay team. Sonja, Budhi, Manmohan and other staff
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Rootmensen A wrote a review Nov 2023
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Bardia Homestay is an excellent place to stay when you want to check out the National Park. You can book many activities from the homestay. And we could plan them the evening before going, everything would be arranged the next morning. The guides are nice and very good at spotting animals. It is nice to have Breakfast, lunch & dinner by Bardia Homestay. Tip: pack some jungle coloured clothing!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Sonja Rusticus, Owner at Bardia Homestay
Responded 1 Dec 2023
Namaste Anna, Thank you for this review which will help other people to find their way to our home. We are happy to read you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for visiting us. Greetings, Budhi and Sonja Bardia Homestay
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£9 - £9 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
NepalMid-Western RegionBheri ZoneBardia National ParkThakurdwara
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Bardia Homestay?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and breakfast during their stay.
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Yes, free parking is available to guests.
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Yes, Bardia Homestay offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
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The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, Hindi, Dutch, and Nepali.