Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park - Nepal Travel Book

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park

Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park
Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park:

Activities: Trekking, bird watching
Access: Drive from Kathmandu city center to Budhanilkantha (11 km) then trek
Wildlife: 19 species of mammals including Himalayan black bear, leopard, barking deer, wild boar, wild cat, rhesus monkey and langur monkey
Birds: 177 species of birds
Butterflies: 102 species of butterflies
Vegetation: 129 varieties of mushrooms
Best Season: September-May; June-August (rainy)
Park Headquarters: Shivapuri
Entrance Fee: Nepalis - Rs. 10 per person per entry, SAARC nationals - Rs. 250 per person per entry, foreigners - Rs. 250 per person per entry