Nepal is rich country in natural resources such as jungle, mountains, rivers, lakes and flora & fauna. Thousands of travelers visit Nepal to explore those rich and diversified natural resources. And wildlife diversity is a notable feature of Nepal. Nepal has variance in climate, from tropical to arctic, a large variety of plants and animals. Wildlife tourism is also a major source of tourism in Nepal. There are many endangered animal like Red Panda, Spiny Babbler, Musk Deer etc. The wildlife of Nepal includes its flora and fauna. There are many national parks and conversation areas in Nepal s National Parks in order to protect its diverse fauna. Chitwan National Park, Rara National Park, Langtang National Park, Sagarmatha National park are most popular national park for travelers. Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National park are the world natural heritage sites where top of the world Mount Everest.
Following are the main national parks and reserve areas where many travelers travel there:
1) Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park (formerly Royal Chitwan National Park) is the first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984 which covers an area of 932 km2 (360 sq mi) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the districts of Nawalparasi, Parsa, Chitwan and Makwanpur. In altitude it ranges from about 100 meters in the river valleys to 815 meters. There are 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile. Chitwan National park can be visited within 2/3 days of extension.
2) Sagarmatha National Park (Everest)
Sagarmatha National Park is a protected area in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal that is dominated by Mount Everest. It encompasses an area of 1,148 km2 in the Solukhumbu District and ranges in elevation from 2,845 meters to 8,848 meters from sea level at the summit of Mount Everest. In the north, it shares the international border with the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve of Tibet Autonomous Region and extends to the Dudh Kosi river in the south. Adjacent to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park. Every year thousands of trekkers and mountaineers visit Sagarmatha national park to see and climb highest mountain on earth Mount Everest. The most popular trip to see visit this national park is ‘Everest Base Camp Trek’.
3) Langtang National Park
The Langtang National Park is the fourth national park in Nepal and was established in 1976 as the first Himalayan national park. The protected area exceeds an altitudinal range of 6,450 meter) and covers an area of 1,710 km2 in the Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhulpalchok districts of the central Himalayan region encompassing 26 Village Executives. It is linked with the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in Tibet. The high altitude sacred lake of Gosainkunda falls within the park. Gosainkunda is holy lake for Buddhist and Hindu people which are located at elevation of 4,300 meter. Langtang Lirung with 7245 meter High Mountain is located in this national park. This national park is third national park where thousands of people travel every year. Beside these three national parks, there many other national parks in Nepal which are very known for protected areas and any travelers can visit. There are twelve national parks, six conversation areas; one hunting area and one wild life reserve are in Nepal.
National Parks of Nepal
1. Chitwan National Park – 932 km2 (360 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
2. Sagarmatha National Park – 1,148 km2 (443 sq mi): To explore Mount Everest and Sherpa people of Nepal
3. Langtang National Park – 1,710 km2 (660 sq mi): To explore endangered animals and rich culture and nature
4. Rara National Park – 106 km2 (41 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and natural resources
5. Khaptad National Park – 225 km2 (87 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
6. Shey Phoksundo National Park – 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi): To explore high himalayan, people live there and unique BON culture
7. Bardiya National Park – 968 km2 (374 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
8. Makalu Barun National Park – 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and see Mount Makalu
9. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park – 159 km2 (61 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
10. Banke National Park – 550 km2 (210 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
11. Shuklaphanta National Park – 305 km2 (118 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
12. Parsa National Park – 637 km2 (246 sq mi): To explore wildlife animals and jungles safari
1. Annapurna Conservation Area – 7,629 km2 (2,946 sq mi): To explore highest trekking peak on earth i.e. Thorong Pass (5416m) and explore landscape of Nepal
2. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area – 2,035 km2 (786 sq mi): To see Mount Kanchenjunga, romote areas and explore landscape of Nepal
3. Manaslu Conservation Area – 1,663 km2 (642 sq mi): To see Mount Manaslu romote areas and explore landscape of Nepal
4. Blackbuck Conservation Area – 15.95 km2 (6.16 sq mi): To explore blackbuck in Nepal<
5. Manaslu Conservation Area – 1,663 km2 (642 sq mi): To see Mount Manaslu romote areas and explore landscape of Nepal
6. Api Nampa Conservation Area – 1,903 km2 (735 sq mi): To explore Off-the beaten trekking trails and wilderness
7. Gaurishankar Conservation Area – 2,179 km2 (841 sq mi): To explore Mount Gaurishankar, highest glacical lake and Off-the beaten trekking trails
1. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve – 1,325 km2 (512 sq mi): To hund animal in Nepal legally
1. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve – 175 km2 (68 sq mi): To see reserved animal in Nepal
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