Chitwan National Park     

Nepal's first and most famous national park is situated in the Chitwan Doon or the lowlands of the Inner Terai. Covering an area of 932 sq. km. the park includes hilly
area of the Siwalik Range covered by deciduous Sal forest. A fifth of the park is made up of the floodplains of the Narayani, Rapti and the Reu Rivers and is covered by dense tall elephant grass interspersed with reverie forests of silk cotton, acacia and sisam trees.  Drive to the lush jungles of Royal Chitwan National Park preserve, one of the finest wildlife reserves in Asia. Chitwan is home to the Royal Bengal tiger, the one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, sloth bear, and an incredible variety of other animals and birds. We're not required to drive vast distances in order to view the wildlife. Accompanied bya trained naturalist/guide, we  view the wildlife close-up and undisturbed, perched atop an elephant, seated in a dug-out canoe, on foot, or in a  vehicle. 
Access: 
Chitwan is easily accessible from Kathmandu, being well connected by a national highway to Bharatpur and Sauraha. There are daily flights from Kathmandu to Bharatpur. Another exciting alternative is a two to three days raft trip down the Trishuli river to narayanghat or directly into the western edge of the park. Few visitors can ever forget the excitement of crashing through 20 feet high elephant grass and sighting wildlife.

The Royal Chitwan National Park is a must for the visitor to Nepal. With its large variety of wildlife: elephants, tigers, leopards, one-horned rhinos, sloth bears, chital deer, monkeys, crocodiles and, over 450 species of birds, it is one of the finest national parks in Asia. It has extensive amenities and a resident naturalist.

Day 1 Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan by road. Afternoon safari.

Day 2 You can make excursions in the Park by jeep, canoe or by foot.

Day 3 Chitwan National Park Safaris at the Park.

Day 4 Chitwan National Park/Kathmandu Morning safari. Return to Kathmandu by road.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• Round Trip transportation to Kathmandu.
• All meals included at Elephant Camp.
• All safaris in the park with guid

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Sagarmatha National Park was established in 1976 and got included in the World Heritage Site List in 1979. It covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. It is located in the upper regions of Dudh Koshi, Bhote Koshi and the Imja Khola riverine system. This area is also known as the Khumbu region and has some of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest.

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The Royal Bardia National Park is situated on the eastern banks of the Karnali rive, about 400 kms west of Kathmandu.The park is 968 sq. kms. in area and extends from the Churia hill s southward to the gentle slopes of the Bhabhar the higher grounds of the Churia have dry deciduous forest fo mostly hardwood sal. The porous slopes ofthe Bhabhar support large open grasslands known locally as Phantas'. These are some of the last remaining grasslands that once covered much of the Gangetic plains.  
The Royal Bardia National Park was established in 1988, and covers an area of 968 sq. km. It is located in the mid-far western Terai, to the east of the Karnali River.   It is the largest park in the Terai lowlands. It is mostly covered with sal forest. There is also a mixture of grassland, savanna and riverine forests. Wildlife includes the one-horned rhino, tiger, black buck, gharial crocodile. Snakes, lizards and 200 species of birds exist here. 
Access: 
To reach Bardia, take the daily air flight or public bus from Kathmandu to Napalgunj, from where it is a five hour drive to the park office at Thakurdwara. This nature sanctuary is best visit from October to April.

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Khaptad National Park was established in 1984, and covers an area of 255 sq. km. It is located in the mid-mountain region of far-western Nepal. The park is covered with plateaus of grasslands and forests of oak and coniferous trees. The most common plant species are birch, alder, and bamboo. Wildlife includes leopard, black bear, musk deer, and ghoral. Bird species include Impeyan pheasant, chakor, magpie and others. It is the home of Khaptad Swami, a spiritual saint. It is of religious importance, and is most pleasant during the autumn months.

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Langtang National Park was established in 1976. It covers an area of 1,710 sq. km. It is located in the central Himalaya, and is the nearest national park from Kathmandu.  Langtang encloses two river catchment areas. It has some areas of subtropical forest, temperate oak forest and pine forests, and also includes alpine scrub and grasses. Plants include blue pine, hemlock, spruce and oak. Wildlife includes wild dog, musk deer and Himalayan  black bear. The Himalayan red panda is the resident mascot of Langtang. This is a very important transit route for migratory birds. 

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Shey-Phoksundo National Park was established in 1984. It is the largest park in Nepal, and has the area of 3,555 sq. km. I  is situated in the mountainous region of western Nepal. 
This park is roughly divided into Himalayan range and the riverine valley. The Himalayan region has near-desert type vegetation while the river valley has forests of blue pine, spruce and poplar. The park is a prime habitat for snow leopard and blue sheep. Other animals include the black bear, Himalayan weasel, langur and tahr. Birds include the Impeyan pheasant, blood pheasant, and jungle crow and snow partridge. 

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Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area was established in 1992. It covers an area of 2,330 sq. km. It is located in northeastern Nepal and straddles the Nepal-Tibet border. This is the only protected area in Nepal with strict laws for a nature reserve. It has some of the richest and most unique plants and animals in Nepal. The region's vegetation includes herbs, grasses, rhododendron and oaks. Wildlife includes red panda, musk deer, clouded leopard, barking deer, wild boar and marmot. 

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Parsa wildlife Reserve occupies parts of Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa and Bara districts in ral Nepal. The dominant landscape of the reserve, the Churiya hills ranging from 750m. run east-west of the reserve. The has sub-tropical monsoon climate. The forest is composed of tropical to subtropical forest types with sal constituting 90% of the vegetation. In the Churiya hills Chir pine grows and along the stream and rivers Khair, Sissoo with silk cotton tree occur. Sabai grass a commercially important grass species grows welling the southern face of Churiya hill. The reserve supports a good population of resident wild elephant, tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, blue bull, wild dog. Other common animals are sambar, chittal, hog deer, barking deer langur, striped hyana ratel, palm civet, jungle cat etc.  
Access: 
Parsa wildlife reserve is easily accessible from Kathmandu, being well connected by a national highway and daily flight to Simra. 

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Koshi Tappur Wildlife Reserve   

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies on the flood plains of the Sapta-Koshi in Sunsari district of eastern Nepal. The Reserve covers 175 sq. kms. and established in 1976. Rapid and complete inundation of the reserve to depths ranging from 10 to 300 cm. occurs during the monsoon. The Sapta-Koshi river also changes its course from one season to another. The vegetation is mainly tall Khar-pater grassland with a few patches of Khair-Sissoo., scrub forest and deciduous mixed reverie forest.

Access: 
Koshi Tappu is easily accessible from Kathmandu, being well connected by a national highway. There are daily flights from Kathamandu to Biratnagar and road connected Biratnagar to national highway

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Annapurna Conservation Area   

The Annapurna Himalayan region of Nepal encompasses 2, 600sq.kms. of mountains tarrain, containing some of the world's highest peaks and deepest river valley. The are has been wildly recognized as a naturalist's paradise. The upper sub-alpine steppe environment harbours some of the rare snow leopards and blue sheeps. Other area of the region protect bird species such as the multi-colored Impeyan, kokla, blood pheasant amongst a multitude of other birds, butterflies and insects. Many plants active to Nepal are found in this forest. The  conservation area has 100 varieties of  orchids and some of the riche3sttemperate rhododendron forest in the world. For thousands of years people of diverse ethnic backgrounds have scratched a live hood out of its steeps hillsides.

Access:
 The Annapurna Conservation Area covers the entire Annapurna Massif including the famous Annapurana Sanctuary. Marsyandi and Kali Gandaki river valleys, Manang, Throngs La, Kuktinath and Jomsom. Altough trekkers can choose from a wide range of routes, the wildlife enthusiast might want to opt for luster Siklis and Pipar hills and the high-altitude alpine areas around Muktinath and Manang.

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Dhorpatan, located in Western Nepal, is the only wildlife reserve legalized for hunting. It covers an area of 1,325 sq. km. This reserve was established in 1987. The vegetation of this region includes alpine, sub-alpine and high temperature vegetation. Plant species found here are fir, pine and spruce. Wildlife includes the blue sheep, a prized trophy for hunters. Other wildlife includes snow leopard, tahr, and langur primates. Birds include pheasants and partridges.