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Bardia
Nepal's Tigerland and Cultural Corner
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Amrit Bhadgaunle
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e're midway through 2019 and Bardia has already received an award and a mention from reputable organizations. The world's leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin awarded Bardia as the "Best Eco-Tourism Destination of Asia Pacific Region." This award was in recognition of the initiatives for sustainable tourism and excellent conservation efforts. The most recent mention is by Lonely Planet, a reputable and trusted guidebook that listed Bardia National Park as one of the best places to see the Bengal Tigers in their natural
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