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Monday, January 20, 2025
Protected Areas of Nepal: Key Facts and Features
January 20, 2025
According to Economic Survey 2022/23, Until the mid-March of 2022, there are 12 national parks, 1 wildlife reserve, 1 hunting reserve, and 6 conservation areas, totaling 20 protected areas in Nepal constitution 23.4% of the total land area of Nepal.
Oldest National Park (NP) - Chitwan NP (952.63 sq km)- 2030 BS
—--2031 - shuklaphanta NP
—------2032 - Langtang NP; Sagarmatha NP ; Rara NP, Bardia NP
Largest NP - Shey Phoksundo NP - 2040 BS - 3555 sq km;
—-----Followed by Langtang NP: 1,710 square km,
—------------Makalu Barun NP: Encompassing 1,500 square km,
—------------------Sagarmatha NP: extends over 1,148 square km.
—------------------------Bardia National Park: 968 sq km
Smallest National Park - Rara NP - 106 sq km
—----To biggest Shivapuri NP 159 sq km
—---------------Khaptad NP - 225 sq km
—----------------------Shukaphnata NP 305 sq km
—------------------------------Parsa National Park: 627 square km,
—-----------------------------------Banke National Park: 550 square km
Recent date: Bank NP - 2067 BS
—2058 Shivapuri NP
—---2049 Makalu Barun NP
—-----2042 khaptad NP
—--------2040 shye phoksundo / Parsa NP
2044 - dhorpatan hr
Conservation area (CA) - largest to smallest -
------>Annapurna CA (7,629 sq. km)
-------------->Gaurishankar CA (2,179 sq. km)
------------------->Kanchenjunga CA (2,035 sq. km)
------------------------->Api Nampa CA (1,903 sq. km)
------------------------------>Manaslu CA (1,663 sq. km)
--------------------------->Blackbuck CA (16.95 sq. km)
2032 - Koshi tappu wildlife consrv.
-----------2049 - annapurna ca
--------------------2054 - Kanchenjunga ca
----------------->2055 - manaslu
------------------->2065 - krishnasar
2066 - gauri shankar
2067 - api nampa
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| Protected Area | Established | Area (sq. km) | Location | Notable Features |
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| Annapurna Conservation Area | 1992 (2049 BS) | 7,629 | Kaski, Lamjung, Myagdi, Mustang, and Manang districts | Largest conservation area in Nepal |
| Api Nampa Conservation Area | 2010 (2067 BS) | 1,903 | Darchula district in Province No. 7 | Located in the far west of Nepal |
| Krishnasar Conservation Area | 2009 (2065 BS) | 16.95 | Khairapur area of Bardiya district | Protection of blackbuck in natural habitat |
| Kanchenjunga Conservation Area | 1997 (2054 BS) | 2,035 | Northern Taplejung district | Rusty-bellied frog and Paha Blanford species |
| Gaurishankar Conservation Area | 2010 (2066 BS) | 2,179 | Borders Sagarmatha and Langtang National Parks | Located near Tibet’s autonomous region |
| Manaslu Conservation Area | 1998 (2055 BS) | 1,663 | Gorkha and Manang districts | Promotes biodiversity conservation |
| Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve | 1987 (2044 BS) | 1,325 | Rukum, Baglung, and Myagdi districts | Nepal's only hunting reserve |
| Khaptad National Park | 1984 (2042 BS) | 225 | Bajhang, Bajura, Doti, and Achham districts | Spiritual significance, biodiversity conservation |
| Chitwan National Park | 1973 (2030 BS) | 952.63 | Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa, and Nawalparasi districts | UNESCO World Heritage Site, one-horned rhinos, and Bengal tigers |
| Parsa National Park | 1984 (2040 BS) | 627.39 | Chitwan, Makwanpur, and Parsa districts | Rich biodiversity and natural habitats |
| Bardiya National Park | 1976 (2032 BS) | 968 | Bardiya district | Karnali and Babai rivers; home to nilgai and tigers |
| Banke National Park | 2010 (2067 BS) | 550 | Banke, Dang, and Salyan districts | Established for tiger conservation |
| Makalu Barun National Park | 1991 (2049 BS) | 1,500 | Borders Sagarmatha National Park to the west | Sacred Himalayan landscape; links with Kanchenjunga Conservation Area |
| Rara National Park | 1976 (2032 BS) | 106 | Mugu and Jumla districts | Home to Rara Lake, Nepal’s largest freshwater lake |
| Langtang National Park | 1976 (2032 BS) | 1,710 | Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Sindhupalchok districts | Red pandas, Gosaikunda Lake, and Kyanjin Gompa |
| Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park | 2002 (2058 BS) | - | Chisapani to Kakani | Source of the Bagmati River |
| Shuklaphanta National Park | 1976 (2031 BS) | 305 | Kanchanpur district | Largest grassland (54 sq. km) and Rani Tal |
| Shey-Phoksundo National Park | 1984 (2040 BS) | 3,555 | Dolpa and Mugu districts | Nepal’s largest national park, includes Phoksundo Lake |
| Sagarmatha National Park | 1976 (2032 BS) | 1,148 | Khumbu region of eastern Nepal | UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Everest and Dudh Koshi River |
| Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve | 1976 (2032 BS) | 175 | Sunsari and Saptari districts | Protects the wild water buffalo (Arna) |
Source: DNPWC
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Nagarjun Hill Hiking
May 25, 2019
Nagarjun Hill ( Vindya Mountian) popular point of Hindus sites. From this point you can see the scenic and tranquil reviving view of Kathmandu Valley.
Hike from Nagarjun Gate to the Top of Nagarju Hill, often will pass out with the stone steps, dry leaves, greenery vegetation and birds calling. It will also be suitable for your family day hike. So, enjoy the hike.
Things to be noted ---
-318 Species of Birds
-Jamacho view point ( 2128 m)
-View the ranges of jugal himal, Ganesh Himal,
-It will be six hours hike up and down
- Do not forget have packed lunched
-Jamacho Monastery.( Nagarjuna buddha)
While hiking what I do not like to never forget to carry
Hike from Nagarjun Gate to the Top of Nagarju Hill, often will pass out with the stone steps, dry leaves, greenery vegetation and birds calling. It will also be suitable for your family day hike. So, enjoy the hike.
Things to be noted ---
-318 Species of Birds
-Jamacho view point ( 2128 m)
-View the ranges of jugal himal, Ganesh Himal,
-It will be six hours hike up and down
- Do not forget have packed lunched
-Jamacho Monastery.( Nagarjuna buddha)
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| Let's start Hiking |
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| Bought entry ticket National Park |
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| People Need Nature |
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| Wilderness as your friends |
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| Little Wilderness |
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| View of Jamacho |
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| On the way to Jamacho |
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| View of Kathmandu Valley |
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| Guru Rinpoche monastery |
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| Buddhist Temple at Jamacho |
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| Jamacho |
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| Rituals things burning down |
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| Poor Butterflies dies |
While hiking what I do not like to never forget to carry
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Gautama Buddha Birthplace Some Rare Photos In Lumbini
March 19, 2019
Lumbini (The birthplace of Gautama Buddha) a Buddhist pilgrimage site take us back to the 563 BCE. The lord Buddha achieved Enlightenment at around the 528 BCE and start journey of sharing knowledge to world.
My friend and his team was there for excavation in Lumbini for almost for 30 days for this research paper. He had share some of his photo with me and share only photo which are not prohibited.
Ashokan Pillar at lumbini, which proves the fact that Lord Buddha was born in lumbini
Korean Monastery at lumbini
The Ashokan Pillar at Niglihawa, native land of Kanakamuni Buddha. This is Brahmi script and Pali Language
Northern Black Polished Ware(NBP) date of these pottery goes back to 700-200BC.
Twin stupa at tilaurakot(Capital of ancient Kapilbastu) also known as northern stupa made in the memory of king suddhodhan and queen mayadevi
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| Ancient time slippers aka “kharau” |
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| Kushinagar Stupa the Mahaparinirvana place of Lord Buddha |
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| As seen in gorakhpur India jam packed tuk tuk during rush hour |
Anup Banjara
Tour Officer/Tour Guide at Malla Travel and Tours Pvt.Ltd
Students of Culture, Religion and Sociology
Sunday, February 3, 2019
In Jumla- Off Road
February 03, 2019
Dojar removing the snow; the road way from Jumla to Mugu district of Gamgadi road.
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Hidden Wild Far West Nepal
February 02, 2019
The former strongholds of Maoist insurgency at the epicenter of Nepal's, Ropla and Rukum. After over of insurgency, this location are now immense peace, beauty and hospitality and open, ready to host travelers.
Undiscovered areas of wild west, still to explore by travelers. Rara, the beauty to see takes a three day trek. Which can be visit by Bajura District, first fly to KolTi airport then start trek to for three day. Another rare places visit by travelers is Khaptad National Park. National Park home of many endanger animals
If you travel on plane, you will share a flights with heavy bags of rice from Nepal Food Corporation .
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Budhi Gandaki River
January 24, 2019
This photo;
Budi Gandaki River of Nepal, the Samdo is sources of this river. This river is one of the main stream of river in Nepal. Trekker start their trekking along with this river; Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley Trek.
Wild Wild West Nepal Adventure Tour
January 24, 2019
Wild Wild West, still to explore the local trekking with culture of western Nepal. Finding the hidden life of west, still to share more but we have updated only trekking route of western Nepal
Khaptad Trek
Api base camp Trek
Saipal base camp Trek
Badimalika Trek
Urai Trek
Ramaroshan Trek
Suklaphanta jungle safari
Bardiya jungle Safari
Rara Tour
Dhangadhi City Tour
Ghodaghodi lake Tour.
Khaptad Trek
Api base camp Trek
Saipal base camp Trek
Badimalika Trek
Urai Trek
Ramaroshan Trek
Suklaphanta jungle safari
Bardiya jungle Safari
Rara Tour
Dhangadhi City Tour
Ghodaghodi lake Tour.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Glimpse Of Arun Valley
January 22, 2019
Some Glimpse of buddhist world of upper Arun valley in Eastern Nepal.
457m from sea level depth from sea level
Photos by Rajendra Thapa
Abu Khaireni Bridge
January 22, 2019
Abu Khaireni Bridge, which is get way to Gorkha Bazar and other villages of Gorkha.
Bullfights In Nepal
January 22, 2019
One of the best bull fights festival in Nepal. Find the best experience with the crazy festival while you are in Nepal.
When it will be done?
Friday, January 18, 2019
Road Construction In Mustang
January 18, 2019
Mustang Lirjung road under construction
photo:Gorkhapatra
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Maghe Sankranti 2019
January 15, 2019
Infront of gate local newar community remember their god.
Taru in Bundle
Man wearing a traditional clothes during festival
Pork meat
Ladies are taking part in dance
Men are dancing
Why should you visit to take part?
To celebrate this Maghe Sankranti Nepali calender Magh 1 (in Georgina calendar Jan 15 or 16 )
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Trekking Route Fee
January 12, 2019
Trekking Route Fee-Immigration
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District
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Regions/VDCs
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Permit Fee (USD) / Equivalent
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Taplejung District
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Kanchanjunga Region
(Olangchung Gola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin VDCs)
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US$ 10 per person/Week (for the first 4 weeks)
US$ 20 per person/Week (beyond 4 weeks)
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Sankhuwasabha
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Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola VDCs
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US$ 10 per person / Week ( for the first 4 weeks)
US$ 20 per person / Week ( Beyond 4 weeks)
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Solukhumbu
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All the North West Regions of Chame (Namche VDC ) to Nangpala
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US$ 10 per person/Week (for the first 4 weeks)
US$ 20 per person/Week (beyond 4 weeks)
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Dolakha
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Lamabagar Ward No.1 (Lepche)
Gaurishanker Ward No. 1 (Beding 9 and Chhorolpa lake) area
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US$ 10 per person /Week
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Rasuwa District
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Thuman and Timure Region
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US$ 10 per person /Week
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Gorkha District
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Manaslu Region (Lho, Samagaun, Prok, Bihi)
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September – November
US$70/per person/Week (for a week or 7 days)
US$10/per person/Day (Beyond a week or 7 days)
December – August
US$50 per person/Week (for a week)
US$ 7 per person/Day (Beyond a week or 7days)
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Gorkha District
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Tsum Valley of Gorkha District
Areas of Chhekampar and Chunchet VDCs
(Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chhhekampar- Nile-Chhule Area)
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September – November
US$ 35 per person / 8 days
December – August
US$25 per person / 8 days
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Manang
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Thoche (North of Tilche village), Na, Phu VDCs
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September – November
US$90 per person /Week
December – August
US$ 75 per person /Week
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Mustang
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Lhomanthang, Charang, Chhondup,Chhotsher, Surkhang, Ghami, Chhusang,
Sangdagaun of Kagbeni VDC and way to Tilicho lake (Jomsom VDC)
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US$500 per person (for the first 10 days)
US$ 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
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Dolpa
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Upper Dolpa
Bhijer, Saldang, Tinze, Chharka and Mukot
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US$500 per person (for the first 10 days)
US$ 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
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Dolpa
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Lower Dolpa
All other 18 VDCs (out of 23) of Dolpa District
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US$ 10 per person /Week
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Mugu
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Mugu , Dolpu, Pulu, Bhangri
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US$90 per person (for the first 7 days or a week)
US$15 per person /Day ( beyond 7 days)
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Humla
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Simikot , Yari ,Limi and Muchu VDCs ,
Regions of Dharma VDC ( way to Tibet via Tangekhola)
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US$50 per person (for the first 7 days or a week)
US$ 7 per person/Day (( beyond a week or 7 days)
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Bajhang
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Areas of Kanda, Saipal and Dhuli VDCs
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US$ 90 per person ( For a week or seven days)
US$ 15 per person/Day ( Beyond a week or seven days)
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Darchula
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Areas of Byas VDC
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US$ 90 per person ( For a week or seven days)
US$ 15 per person/Day ( Beyond a week or seven days)
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