Brief Information and Fees Structure)
Nepal has a great number of National parks, wildlife areas and conservation areas which are definitely worth a visit. The country has an abundance of wildlife which will appeal to all – snow leopards, one horn rhinoceros, barking deer, bears and tigers – and that's not all! Many an Indian story has incorporated these stunning creatures into the tale and truly, life in Nepal would not be quite the same without them. Following are the list of the most prominent areas and their respective entry fees (in Nepalese Rupees).
Manaslu Conservation Areas
The Manaslu Conservation Area is a protected area in Nepal. Established in 1998 it covers 1,663 km2 (642 sq mi) in the Mansiri Himal range of the Himalayas in the Gorkha District.
Entry Fee
Rs. 2,000.00
Annapurna Conservation Areas
Considered to be the number one trekking destination in Nepal, this conservation area offers more than just Himalayas. Traversing through different ethnic villages like Gurung, Manangi, Thakali and Magar villages with close-up views of mountains all around including that of Annapurnas, Pisang, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) is just mind-blowing.
This areal also covers the restricted area of the Forbidden Kingdom of Upper Mustang, a cold desert area, with awesome landscapes.
Entry Fee
Rs. 2,000.00
Kanchenjunga Conservation Areas
The Kangchenjunga Conservation Area lies in the Taplejung district, bordered by Sikkim(India) in the east and Tibet (China) in the north. The area represents high mountain physiographic regions with 65% of its area covered by rocks and ice. The remaining 35% is covered by forests (14.1%). shrubland (10.1%), Grassland (9.2%) and Agricultural land(1.6). The area is well know for its three river valley: the Simbua Khola, the Ghunsa and the Tamur valleys.
Entry Fee
Rs. 2,000.00
Langtang National Parks
Less crowded than any other trekking destinations this route offers magnificent views and both popular trekking destinations Langtang and Gosaikund remain inside the national park itself.
Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000.00
Sagarmatha National Parks
This park sprawls from below Namche Bazaar to the border of Tibet. This region lies at a high altitude and requires and Everest treks in this region requires to spend at least four nights above 4,000m and one around 5,000m and above.
Everest Base Camp Trek for 17 days, Everest View Trek 7 days, and Imajtse (Island Peak) Climb for 20 days are typical.
Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000.00
Rara National Parks
Rara National Park, Nepal's smallest and most scenic national, is located in northwest Nepal about 371 km air distance from Kathmandu. The park headquarters is about 32 km north to Jumla. Most of the park including Lake Rara lies in Mugu District, with a small area in Jumla District of Karnali Zone. This is the smallest park in Nepal (106 sq. km) with the country's biggest lake (10.8 sq. km) at an elevation of 2990m. The lake is oval shaped with an eastwest axis and has a maximum length of 5 km and a width of 3 km. The maximum depth of the lake is 167m. The park was established in 1967 to conserve the unique beauty of Lake Rara and to protect a representative sample of flora and fauna of the Humla-Jumla region.
Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000.00
Shey-Phoskundo National Park
Shey Phoksundo National Park is the largest and only trans-Himalayan National Park in Nepal. It covers an area of 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq mi) in the districts of Dolpa and Mugu in the northwestern part of the country.
The park was formally gazetted in 1984 with its headquarters in Palam, in Dolpa District.
The park contains the famous Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake in Nepal.
Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000.00
Makalu Barun National Parks
Makalu Barun National Park is the eighth national park in the Himalayas of Nepal and was established in 1992 as eastern extension of the Sagarmatha National Park. Covering an area of 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi) in the districts of Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha it is the world's only protected area with an elevation gain of more than 8,000 m (26,000 ft) enclosing tropical forest as well as snow-capped peaks.
Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000.00
Khaptad National Parks
Khaptad National Park is a national park in the Far-Western Region, Nepal stretching over the four districts of Bajhang, Bajura, Achham and Doti. It covers an area of 225 km2 (87 sq mi) and displays an altitude of 3,300 m (10,800 ft). A buffer zone of 216 km2 (83 sq mi) was declared in 2006.
Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000.00
Koshi Tappu Wild Reserves
Included into World Heritage-list, stretches over 932sq km, full of Saal tress, marshes and grassland and a home to many of the world's endangered wild species.
Deforestation is prevalent but still over 50 species of mammals including barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer and sambar deer; gaurs (wild oxen), one-horned rhino, wild boar, leopards, Bengal tigers, rhesus macaque and Langur monkeys can be spotted in the area.
This park boasts of over 530 species of birds out of the 865 birds in whole Nepal.
Sauraha, a tourist junction is in the outskirt of the park and hotels and travel agents offer jungle activities. Tours can be arranged for two days to two weeks to this area.
Entry Fee
Rs. 500.00
Shivapuri National Parks
The closest to Kathmandu valley, 2732m, offers excellent views of the Himalayas- Jugal, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himalayan Range. The rhododendron season is March and April. 7-day Helambu Trek starts from this area.
Entry Fee
Rs. 250.00