Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Activities:  Trekking, birdwatching

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; 9 endangered species in this area

Birds: 177 species of birds

Vegetation: 129 varieties of mushrooms

Best Season: September-May; June-August (rainy)

Park Headquarters: Shivapuri

Added attractions: 102 species of butterflies

Entrance Fee: Nepalis - NPR 10  per person per entry, SAARC nationals - NPR 250 per person per entry, foreigners - NPR 250 per person per entry