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Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park is located north-east of Kathmandu and covers an area of 1,148 sq.km. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. The park includes Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest), the land of Sherpa people and some of the most spectacular scenery on earth . it supports the Himalaya’s largest population of the goat-like Himalayan thar, as well as related species, the Ghoral and the Serow. In the mountain-forests Himalayan red panda, wolves, weasels and musk deer are found.
Langtang National Park
Langtang National Park covers an area of 1710 sq.km. Alpine pastures, sub-alpine scrub and dense forests of pines, rhododendrons, maples and oaks support a large variety of mammal and bird species. In the lower forests are leopards, Himalayan black bear, and wild boars. In the higher regions are musk deer and Himalayan thar. Many varieties of pheasants and partridges, including Nepal’s national bird, the Danphe, can be seen in the alpine meadows.
Shey Phoksundo National Park
Shey Phoksundo National Park is Nepal’s largest national park and covers an area of 3,555 sq.km. Nepal’s largest park includes Lake Phoksundo at its southern end and lies in the trans-Himalayan region. The park harbors some of the country’s rarest animals, including the elusive snow leopard, the blue sheep and the thar.
Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
While the high Himalaya makes up Nepal’s northern region, the southern lowland known as the Terai is covered with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here you will find some of the most exotic birds, the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Other thrills are canoe rides on the Jungle Rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions, and village tours. Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal Chitwan National Park which covers up to 932 sq km is the most popular safari destination. More than 40 species of animals are found in Chitwan, you can also see different species of birds. Royal Chitwan National Park is approximately 175 kms away from Kathmandu valley that takes about 6 to 7 hours of local bus ride or just 25 minute flight away from Kathmandu airport if you go by air. Some adventurers also choose to go there by raft a day or longer river rafting with campouts on the riverbanks will surely add the fun on the journey.
Langtang National Park
Langtang National Park covers an area of 1710 sq.km. Alpine pastures, sub-alpine scrub and dense forests of pines, rhododendrons, maples and oaks support a large variety of mammal and bird species. In the lower forests are leopards, Himalayan black bear, and wild boars. In the higher regions are musk deer and Himalayan thar. Many varieties of pheasants and partridges, including Nepal’s national bird, the Danphe, can be seen in the alpine meadows.
Shey Phoksundo National Park
Shey Phoksundo National Park is Nepal’s largest national park and covers an area of 3,555 sq.km. Nepal’s largest park includes Lake Phoksundo at its southern end and lies in the trans-Himalayan region. The park harbors some of the country’s rarest animals, including the elusive snow leopard, the blue sheep and the thar.
Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
While the high Himalaya makes up Nepal’s northern region, the southern lowland known as the Terai is covered with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here you will find some of the most exotic birds, the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Other thrills are canoe rides on the Jungle Rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions, and village tours. Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal Chitwan National Park which covers up to 932 sq km is the most popular safari destination. More than 40 species of animals are found in Chitwan, you can also see different species of birds. Royal Chitwan National Park is approximately 175 kms away from Kathmandu valley that takes about 6 to 7 hours of local bus ride or just 25 minute flight away from Kathmandu airport if you go by air. Some adventurers also choose to go there by raft a day or longer river rafting with campouts on the riverbanks will surely add the fun on the journey.
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