Experience the vibrant rhythms of Tharu culture as local villagers don their traditional attire and take center stage to perform mesmerizing folk music and dances. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories woven through their performances, depicting scenes from rural life, including the harvest, religious festivals, and the vibrant wildlife of the Bardiya region.

Explore Dhakiya Making in Bardiya. Learn about the time-honored techniques passed down through generations as you observe the craftsmanship firsthand. Feel the resonance of each beat as you witness the culmination of centuries of tradition and dedication embodied in these beautifully crafted instruments.

Staying at the Bardiya Community Homestay in the village of Dalla, Bardiya gives visitors the opportunity to experience rural village life on the Western Terai in Nepal. Like many groups across the Terai—the plains bordering India—the local people here are ethnic Tharus.