Night stay at Machhan, Bardiya - Sleep in a forest watchtower for animal spotting

Be surrounded by the wildness of the forest by spending a night in a watchtower, high above the forest floor, while animals and birds meander by.

To really immerse yourself in nature and feel the wild all around you, spend a night in a ‘machhan’ in the community forest, in the buffer zone beside the Bardiya National Park. A machhan is a watchtower, located high above the forest floor on stilts or built like a treehouse. From the balconies, you can sit, watch, and listen to animals like rhinos, elephants, and tigers in safety. First you will carry everything you need for the night—such as your packed food and bedding (including a mosquito net)—through the forest a short way to the machhan. Then, set up camp high in the treetops and relax, immersed in nature. Your expert guide from the local community will tell you all about the animals and birds that live in this forest, and help you identify them by sight and sound.