Welcome to Jungle Base Camp at Bardia National park, the largest nature reserve in lowland Terai region of Nepal Bardia is widely acknowledged as the best place in Asia to see a fantastic range of wildlife including Gangetic freshwater dolphins, Royal Bengal Tigers, rhinos, wild elephants, crocodiles and over 400 species of birds. It is maybe the only place in the world where you can see freshwater dolphins and tigers, in their natural habitat, on the same day!

About me


My name is Hukum Shahi and my nickname is 'Junglehukum'.

I was the first guide in Bardia and therefore I have a lot of experience with guiding people through the jungle and around the Karnali river. Together with my wife Krishna we are running the 'Jungle Base Camp Lodge'. This lodge is build in traditional Tharu style. Our kitchen is simple, but very good.

You will feel like you're part of our family & we will do our best that you'll have an unforgettable time here in Bardia.