5 beautiful national parks you must visit in Nepal

Situated in the Himalayas, Nepal’s national parks provide a wide range of experiences and amazing views that are bound to amaze you. Nepal has everything you could possibly want or more: majestic mountains, sloping valleys, verdant grass, clear blue skies and unique animals running around you.

5 beautiful national parks you must visit in Nepal

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1. Shey Phoksundo National Park

This is most likely Nepal’s oldest national park. It was founded in 1984 with the goal of protecting wildlife. It is situated in the northwest of Nepal, in the trans-Himalayan area. The mountains that surround the water body provide magnificent splendor for you to enjoy while experiencing nature’s charm.

2. Khaptad National Park

This one, which is situated in Nepal’s mid-mountain area, was also founded in 1984. It is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including moths, butterflies,  Kalij pheasants and leopards.

3. Bardia National Park

The national park was established in the year 1988 and is situated in Nepal’s Terai region. There are several daring things you can do while looking for your favourite animal. You can go on a jeep safari, have a guided forest walk, go river rafting, or just camp in one of Nepal’s breathtaking locations.

4. Sagarmatha National Park

The world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (8848 meters), is located in Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park. The Park covers 1148 square kilometres in total. The Park’s terrain is incredibly rough and hilly, with glaciers, deep gorges and rocks.

5. Makalu-Barun National Park

Situated at the foothills of the Makalu range, this stunning National Park in Nepal is home to the powerful Barun River. The fact that this Park is the only one in the world with snow-capped mountains adds to its unique biodiversity.