Nepal is one of the richest countries
in the world in term of bio-diversity due to its
unique geographical position and altitudinal variation.
The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m
at sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt.
Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150
km resulting into climate condition from sub-tropical
to Arctic.
Nepal-occupying only 0.1%
of the earth - is home to :
- 2% of all flowering plants in
the world;
- 8% of the world's population
of birds (more then 848 species);
- 4% of mammals on earth;
- 11 of the world's 15 families
of butterfly (more than 500 species);
- 600 indigenous plant families;
- 319 species of exotic orchids.
One of the major tourist
attractions in Nepal is Jungle Safari:
Jungle activities here include venture into deep
jungle on elephant back or four wheel drive to
view wild animals in their natural habitat or canoe
rides on the jungle rivers, nature
walks, camping trip, bird watching, dolphin sightseeing,
fishing, tiger tracking or wild elephant tracking,
and village tour excursions etc.
A Rich Natural Heritage:
Thanks to Nepal's extensive and effective Parks
and Reserve system, the country has managed to
preserve more endangered species of flora and
fauna then any other area in Asia. Nepal has nine
National Parks, three Wildlife Reserves, three
Conservation Areas and one Hunting Reserve, which
include areas in the highest mountain in the world
as well as sub-tropical lowland of the plains.
NATIONAL PARKS
- Everest National Park - 1148
sq. km (World Heritage Sites-Natural)
- Chitwan National Park - 932
sq. km (World Heritage Sites-Natural)
- Bardia National Park - 968 sq.
km
- Langtang National Park - 1710
sq. km
- Shey - Phoksundo National Park
- 3555 sq. km
- Rara National Park - 106 sq.
km
- Khaptad National Park - 225
sq. km
- Shivapuri National Park - 144
sq. km
- Makalu Barun National Park -
1500 sq. km
WILDLIFE RESERVES
- Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
- 305 sq. km
- Parsa Wildlife Reserve - 499
sq. km
- Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
- 175 sq. km
HUNTING RESERVE
- Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve -
1325 sq. km
CONSERVATION AREAS
- Annuparna Conservation Area
- 7629 sq. km
- Kanchanjunga Conservation Area
- 2035 sq. km
- Manaslu Conservation Area -
1663 sq. km
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