National Parks of Nepal

The geography of Nepal can be divided into high mountains, mid hills and low lands. A wide range of ecosystem from sub-tropical jungles of the Terai to the arctic conditions of Himalayan highlands are found within area of 147,181 sq. km. There are 12 national parks, 1 wildlife reserve, 6 conservation areas, 1 hunting reserve including 13 buffer zone areas in and around protected areas, covering total area od 34,186.62 sq km. (23.39%) of the country’s total land. Nepal is rich bio-diversity renders it ideal as an eco-tourism destinations. Trekking Experts has listed all national parks of Nepal in brief.

Sagarmatha National Park

The prime attraction in the Sagarmatha National park is Mount Everest., the highest peak of the world. The park was...

Bardia National Park

The Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed protected area in the Terai and is home to the...

Chitwan National Park

Owing to its rich adornment of nature, Chitwan National Park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites in 1984. The park...

Langtang National Park

Langtang National Park extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhupalchok district in the mountainous terrain of Nepal-China (Tibet) border....

Makalu Barun National Park

Makalu Barun National Park spreads over the districts of Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu in the northeast of Nepal. One of the...

Shey Phoksundo National Park

Shey Phoksundo National Park is situated in the trans-Himalayan region of north-west Nepal. It is Nepal’s largest national park.  With...

Khaptad National Park

Khaptad National Park is west Nepal is the home of late Khaptad Swami, the renowned scholar and a hermit. The...

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only are in Nepal where licensed hunting is allowed. The reserve adjoins Myagdi district and...

Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve

Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve has carved a place for itself as a bird watcher’s paradise. The reserve spreads over Saptari and...

Shuklaphanta National Park

Shuklaphanta National Park is located in the far western lowland Terai of Nepal. The pristine sub-tropical jungle makes Shuklaphanta Nepal’s...

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is located in the corner of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Popular as trekking, hiking and recreation are,...

Rara National Park

Rara National Park in the far northwestern part of the country offers a representative sample of the region’s flora and...

Parsa National Park

The Parsa National park spreads over parts of Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa and Bara districts of Nepal. The vegetation is tropical...

Annapurna Region

Annapurna region is one of the best trekking destinations of Nepal. Highest trekking pass Thorong Pass (altitude 5416 meters) is...

Manaslu Region

Mount Manaslu (8163m) is the World’s eighth highest peak and this trek brings you closer to the Mount Manaslu. The...

Kanchenjunga Region

For this travelers who have holidays more than two weeks and love nature and mountains, this trip would be perfect...