Bardiya Fly Fishing
Fly fish for golden mahseer in Bardiya's rivers.
- 10 daysDuration
- 152 mHighest point
- EasyLevel
01Overview
4 highlights
Experience the finest mix of angling and wildlife in the midst of jungles of one of the most beautiful National Park of Nepal.
Highlights
- Airport to airport itinerary
- Stay at Ethico Retreat
- Fishing and rafting in the midst of the jungles of Bardia National Park
- Fishing with a camping trip
02Itinerary
10 days, airport to airport
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.
Day 2Orientation and city tour
Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.
- Day 3Fly to Nepalgunj (45 min) & drive to campsite (672 m / 2,205 ft) (2 hr drive)
- Day 4Fly fishing at Babai River and camping on the side of the river.
- Day 5Fly fishing at Babai River and camping on the side of the river.
- Day 6Fly fishing at Babai River and camping on the side of the river.
- Day 7Optional safari
- Day 8Fly back to KTM
Day 9Rest and debrief
Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.
Day 10Depart
A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.
03Map
Nepalgunj to Babai River camp
- 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 8–10 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
- 2NepalgunjDays 3, 8 · 165 m
- 3Babai River campDays 3–7 · Riverside camp on the Babai · 672 m
The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Camps are placed approximately. Contours every 100 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.
04Photos
8 photos from the trip, as a slideshow
05What's included
9 things included, 8 to plan yourself
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 4 nights in a private room at Ethico Retreat, with breakfast
- Orientation with your guide
- A Kathmandu city tour
- All private transport on the trip
- All meals and lodging on the trip
- Guide fees
- National park fees
- Government taxes and trekking permits
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa (on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance
- Porters to carry bags (can be added for a fee)
- Personal costs such as laundry, a SIM card and charging at teahouses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu not listed above
- Extra day adventures in or near Kathmandu
06Services
Airport pickup, Ethico Retreat, your local guide and add-ons
Airport pickup and drop-off
Someone from our team meets you when you land and sees you off when you leave.
Ethico Retreat, your base in Patan
A clean, quiet guesthouse with The Brewtable café downstairs, before and after your trip.
A local guide
Every Empact trip is led by local guides who know the culture and the land.
Transport, permits and fees
Drives, park fees, taxes and permits are arranged for you.
More wildlife & jungle
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