Bardiya, Administrative division in Lumbini Province, Nepal.
Bardiya is a district in Lumbini that spreads across flat Terai plains with agricultural fields and forests shaped by the Karnali River. The region combines farmed land with forested areas that define its landscape.
The territory was taken by the East India Company after the Anglo-Nepalese War but returned to Nepal under Jang Bahadur Rana's rule. This shift marked the transition from foreign control back to Nepalese sovereignty.
The Tharu people form the largest group here and shape daily life through their customs, festivals, and languages visible throughout the region. Their traditions are expressed in how communities live together, in their homes and in the celebrations that mark the year.
Visitors fly into the nearby Nepalgunj airport, which connects to the region with regular domestic flights throughout the day. From there, local transportation options allow you to move around to different areas.
A national park with protected forest here is home to diverse wildlife including many mammal and bird species living in their natural surroundings. This park is one of the country's most valuable conservation areas for those seeking wildlife observation.
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