Wildlife Reserve in Nepal

More than 10% of Nepal's total land area is covered by national parks and wildlife reserves. Over 30 species of large wild animals and 180 species of mammals make their home in Nepal. Wildlife like the Royal Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, gharial crocodile and the snow leopard lurk in Nepal's jungles.

The country is also home to more than 800 species of birds, or about 10% of the world total. Nepal has nearly as many kinds of birds as the whole of North America. Endangered varieties like the Bengal florican, Saras crane and swamp partridges thrill nature lovers. Egrets, herons, wren babblers, green babblers, blue magpies, Himalayan griffins and other magnificent species criss-cross the skies over Nepal.

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Koshi Tappu was gazetted in 1976 AD. With the covering area of one hundred square kilometers (100 sq. km.), it is situated in the eastern part of Nepal. The reserve is spread on the flood plains of the Sapta Koshi River.

When To Visit?

The best season to visit the park is the favorable months ranging from October to April because in the mid summer (June-July) the temperature rises straight up to 40°C with high humidity.

Parsa Wildlife Reserve

Parsa Wildlife Reserve is located at the central zone of Nepal, occupying parts of Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa and Bara districts. The reserve was established in 1984 AD. covering an area of four hundred and ninety-nine square kilometers (499 sq. km.)

When To Visit?

The reserve has a subtropical and tropical monsoon climate with high humidity. To visit the reserve it is best in winter (October-December) and summer (January-mid April). In the summer season the temperature ranges 30°C-40°C.

Royal Shuklaphant Wildlife Reserve

Royal Shuklaphant Wildlife Reserve is located in the southern part of far-west Nepal in Kanchanpur district. The reserve was established in 1973 as the Royal Shuklaphant Wildlife Reserve covering an area of 155 sq. km.

When To Visit?

Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit the reserve because the temperature remains 30ºC to 32ºC and rises up to 40ºC whereas in winter it ranges from 10ºC-15ºC.

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