Nepal is rich in sweltering jungles, unique landscape, and incredible wildlife that forms several paths starting from plains of Terai into the ultimate Himalayas. To enjoy the serenity of pristine forests, one can visit different national parks and conservation areas of Nepal, which lets you experience the mysteries of dense jungles and unique floras and faunas!

Blessed with diverse natural resources, Nepal’s 40% of the total area covered by forest. Though Nepal is only 0.1 % of the entire world, it harbors 3.2 % of the world’s flora and 1.1% of the world’s fauna. Having 13 Buffer Zones, 12 National Parks, 6 Conservation Areas, 1 Wildlife Reserve, and 1 Hunting Reserve, the outstanding conservation and management of wildlife and biodiversity has worldwide recognition.

Chitwan National Park is one of the best conservation areas of Asia that is just 170 km away from Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. You can witness Royal Bengal Tiger, one-horned Rhino, myriad birds, gharials, and other unique faunas. Bardiya National Park and Shuklaphanta National Park are treasures of the southern part of Nepal, near the country’s capital.

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, lying on the eastern region, is home to 800 distinct bird species. Koshi Tappu is a paradise of explorers who are fond of sight-seeing birds. Some migrant bird species arrive from other parts of the world like the UK and Siberia to seek warmth that makes this place more fascinating!

If Koshi Tappu is the eastern paradise, Khaptad National Park is the far western heaven and a topographical gem, having dense forest, and unique flora and fauna. Other must-visit conservation areas include Sagarmatha National Park, Annapurna Conservation Area. Langtang National Park, Shey Phoksundo National Park, etc.

If you are planning to trek mountains of Nepal, these conservation areas come as a bonus on your trail. Seeing distinct species like Himalayan Tahr and Musk Deer can create suspense and thrill while you are touring the Himalayas. The uniqueness of Nepal’s National Parks and Conservation Areas adds more charm and lets you have a lifetime experience.