Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park, sited in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in
the districts of Nawalpur, Parsa, Chitwan and Makwanpur is the first National Park in Nepal. It
is one of the best conservation areas in entire Asia with a wide range of wildlife and
vegetations including some of the threatened and extinct species. Chitwan National Park covers
an area of 952.63 km2 (367.81 sq mi) and is enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site since the
year 1984.
The protected area has become one of the best tourist-hubs for nature and wildlife lovers being
the habitat for more than 700 species of wildlife including the endangered creatures like
one-horned rhino and Bengal tiger along with 543 species of birds, 68 species of mammals and 17
species of snakes, starred tortoise and monitor lizards. Besides, the Chitwan National Park is
also home to Himalayan subtropical vegetations including beleric, rosewood, axlewood, elephant
apple, grey downy balsam and many more. It is claimed that there are still numbers of flora and
fauna left to survey in this national park.
Chitwan National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 150 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,000 per person per entry |
NRs. 2,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal is an incomparable national park which
features the creation’s uppermost peak Mount Everest, known as “Sagarmatha” in the local language.
It covers an area of 1,148 km2 (443 sq mi) in the Solukhumbu district and outspreads in altitude
from 2,845 to 8,848 m (9,334 to 29,029 ft) at the crest of Mount Sagarmatha. Established in 1976,
the Sagarmatha National Park has became Nepal’s first national park that was listed as a Natural
World Heritage Site.
An awe-inspiring area with breathtaking massifs, glaciers, profound gorges and seven mountaintops
over 7,000m apart from Mount Everest, the Sagarmatha National Park is habitat to numerous atypical
species such including the Snow-Leopard, Musk Deer, Himalayan Black Bear and Red panda. Whereas, a
variation of vegetation can be seen in this region with the change in the altitude. Moreover, more
than 3,500 Sherpa people living within the park has mingled the natural aspect along with the
richness in culture which allures the tourists. Sagarmatha National Park, hence, is an important
area for preserving nature, culture and ultimately the mountain tourism.
Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
NRs. 3,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Langtang National Park
Established in 1976, Langtang National Park is the Nepal’s first Himalayan National Park and the
fourth protected area. The national park is comprising of an area of 1,710 km2 (660 sq mi) in the
Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhulpalchok Districts of the central Himalayan province enclosing 26 village
communities surpassing an elevation scope of 6,450 m (21,160 ft). Langtang National Park also
features the holy and spiritual Gosaikunda Lake which is a sacred lake and a major tourism hub at an
elevation of 4,300m (14,100ft) above sea level. This national park also features high passes like
Langtang Lirung and bounded by everlasting rivers, Bhote Koshi and Trishuli.
Being easily accessible from the capital city, Kathmandu, makes this national park a topnotch choice
for travelers with limited vacation and unlimited desire to explore. With a varied range of flora
and fauna including 14 vegetation types in 18 ecological classes, ranging from upper tropical
forests below 1,000 m (3,300 ft) m altitude to alpine scrub and perennial ice, Langtang National
Park also features several threatened species of wildlife and birds as well. Besides, the national
park is also a great destination to expose the authentic lifestyle and culture, especially Tamang.
Langtang National Park influences tourism in Nepal with the great intermingling of nature, culture
and adventures.
Langtang National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
NRs. 3,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Rara National Park
The smallest national park of Nepal, Rara National Park was established in 1976 which encompasses an
area of 106 km2 (41 sq mi) in the Mugu and Jumla districts ranging from the elevation of 2,800 m
(9,200 ft) to 4,039 m (13,251 ft). The major attraction of this national park is the exceptional
Rara Lake which is really outstanding and situated at an altitude of 2,990 m (9,810 ft). But that’s
not the only lure, the park has been preserving unique flora and fauna of the Humla – Jumla region
along with the rich culture of the locals. The vegetations of Rara National Park includes more than
a 1,000 specia
Rara National Park is home to more than 1,070 varieties (guesstimated) of plants which includes Blue
Pine, Rhododendron (national flower of Nepal), Black juniper, Fir, Spruce, Pine and so on. Whereas,
51 species of mammals, 241 species of birds, along with reptiles, amphibians and fishes have been
surveyed within the Rara National Park which comprises threatened species like musk deer, red panda,
snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, Indian leopard, jackal, Himalayan tahr, yellow-throated marten,
otter, dhole, gray langur, and rhesus macaque etc.
Rara National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
NRs. 3,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Khaptad National Park
Khaptad National Park was established as a protected area on the recommendation of highly praised
Khaptap Baba – a saint who lived and explored this region, in the year 19841. Situated at the union
of the districts of Bajhang, Bajura, Doti and Achham encompassing an area of 225 km2 (87 sq mi) and
ranging in altitude from 1,400 m (4,600 ft) to 3,300 m (10,800 ft), this national park signifies the
central mountain environment, flora and fauna as well as it is a very important national park in
terms of religious view.
Triveni, Khaptad Dah, Sahasraling and many holy and spiritual places are situated in the Khaptad
National Park where thousands of pilgrims gather at religious festivals like Ganga Dussehra and
Janapurnima to fill the fair. Moreover, the Khaptad National Park is also home to wild animals,
birds and vegetations including Ratuva Deer, Musk Deer, Ghouls, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Wild Cats, Red
Monkeys, Langur Monkeys, as well as Danphe – the national bird of Nepal, Munaln etc.
Khaptad National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 500 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Shey Phoksundo National Park
Shey Phoksundo National Park is the largest and only Trans-Himalayan National Park in Nepal situated
at one of the most isolated region which covers an area of 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi) in the districts
of Dolpa and Mugu in the Mid-Western Region, Nepal. Named after the deepest lake in Name, Shey
Phoksundo Lake at the elevation of 3,660 m (12,010 ft), and the sacred Shey Monastery; Shey
Phoksundo National Park ranges in elevation from 2,130 to 6,885 m (6,988 to 22,589 ft).
The national park is habitat for varieties of species of flora and fauna which includes some of the
rare vegetations like Pine, Walnut, Willow, Oak, Poplar and Cypress in the lower altitude and
Spruce, Juniper and Birch at the higher elevation. Shey Phoksundo National Park is home to diverse
range of wild animals like Snow Leopard, Wild Dog, Marmot, Weasel, Mouse Hare, Rhesus Monkey, Musk
deer, Ghoral, Sheep, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Thar and Jackal. As per the current survey,
more than 200 species of birds have been observed in the park along with 6 species of reptiles and
29 species of butterfly.
The scope of tourism is high in this national park due to presence of holy and spiritual pilgrims
sites including the Shey Gompa. As well as, the stunning sceneries of the mountains from within the
Shey Phoksundo National Park is beyond words. The authentic lifestyle of the people which is alike
Tibetan adds more charm to the tourists and is without a doubt the best mingling of nature, culture
and adventure activities.
Shey Phoksundo National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
NRs. 3,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Bardiya National Park
Initially established as Royal Bardia National Park in the year 1988, the Bardiya National Park is a
protected area in Nepal which covers an area of 968 km2 (374 sq mi) in the Terai region of Nepal.
Approximately 70% of the park is enclosed by forest which includes 839 species of vegetations,
including 173 vascular plant types. Whereas, the Bardiya National Park is also home to 642 faunal
species which includes 53 species of mammals and 407 species of birds.
Moreover, the Bardiya National Park together with the adjacent Banke National Park, the coherent
protected area of 1,437 km2 (555 sq mi) signifies the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Bardia-Banke
that extends over 2,231 km2 (861 sq mi) of muddy grasslands and subtropical humid deciduous forests.
Bardiya National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 750 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Makalu Barun National Park
Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
NRs. 3,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, established in 2002 is the ninth national park in Nepal which is
located at the mid-hills on the northern fringe of the capital city, Kathmandu. The park got it’s
name after the featuring peak, Shivapur(2,732 m. / 8,963 ft.) and it encompasses an area of 159 Km2(
61 sqmi) in the 3 primary districts of Nepal: Kathmandu, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchowk adjoining 23
VDCs.
The Shivapuri National Park is a prominent area for the nation since this national park has always
been an important water catchment area, supplying the Kathmandu valley with billions of liter of
water several hundred thousand cubic liter of water daily. In 1976, the area was established as a
protected watershed and wildlife reserve.
Besides, it is also an important part of nation for the tourism since it is consisting of several
historical and religious sites as well as is home to some of the well-known trekking routes.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is preserving diverse range of species of flora and fauna including
some of the threatened ones.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 600 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,000 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Banke National Park
Banke National Park is the tenth national park of Nepal which was established in the year 2010 and is
located at the Mid-western Nepal covering an area of 550 km2 (210 sq mi) with most parts falling on
the Churia range. This protected area is habitat for the minimum of 113 tree species, 107 herbal
species and 85 shrub and climber species along with rare faunas like tiger and four-horned antelope.
An interstening fact of the Banke National Park is that, a ruddy mongoose was recorded for the first
time in the protected area during the year 2014.
Banke National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 750 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Shuklaphanta National Park
Situated in the Far-Western Development Region of Nepal covering an area of 305 km2 (118 sq mi) of
open grassland, forests, riverbeds and tropical wetlands at an altitude of 174 to 1,386 m (571 to
4,547 ft), the Shuklaphanta National Park was established initially as Royal Shuklaphanta Wildlife
Reserve in the year 1976.
The park is named after one of the grasslands found inside this protected area called Sukla Phanta
which is the largest patch of continuous grassland in Nepal covering an area of about 16 km2 (6.2 sq
mi). Shuklaphanta National Park is a habitat to more than 700 species of flora along with a wide
range of faunal species. It has contributed hugely in the promotion and development of tourism in
Nepal since it’s establishment.
Shuklaphanta National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 750 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Parsa National Park
Initially established as a wildlife reserve in 1984, the Parsa National Park is a protected area in
the Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal; afore being transformed into a protected area, the
region used to be a hunting ground of the ruling class in Nepal. It expands through an area of
627.39 km2 (242.24 sq mi) in the Parsa, Makwanpur and Bara districts and ranges in altitude from 435
m (1,427 ft) to 950 m (3,120 ft) in the Siwalik Hills. Parsa National Park is attached with Rapti
river and Siwalik hills as well as the renowned Chitwan National Park and hence, it is a major
tourist hub in Nepal.
Moreover, together with the Indian Tiger Reserve Valmiki National Park, the coherent protected area
of 2,075 km2 (801 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which
covers a 3,549 km2 (1,370 sq mi) block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous
forests.
More than 919 species of flora have been estimated to have found in the Parsa National Park which
includes 298 vascular plants, 234 dicots, 58 monocots, five pteridophytes, and one gymnosperm.
Whereas, the park is also home to several species wild animals and birds including the rare Bengal
Tiger.
Parsa National Park Entrance Fees:
Nepali |
SAARC |
Foreigners |
Child discount |
NRs. 100 per person per entry |
NRs. 750 per person per entry |
NRs. 1,500 per person per entry |
Below 10 yrs free |
Source: Nepal Tourism Board