| Parc National de Shivapuri
Popular as trekking, hiking and recreation area, the Parc National de Shivapuri offers the nearest retreat away from the hubbub
of city life. The park was established as a Watershed and
Wildlife Reserve in 1976. the park was declared as national
ark in 2003 for the protection of its unique natural adornments.
Vegetation varieties in the park include its 129 species of
mushrooms while 'animauxs include 19 speces of mammals include
beer, leopard, deer, wild boar, wildcat and langur monkey.
The park also boasts of 177 species of birds and 102 species
of butterflies.
Entry Fee Per Person Per Entry:
For Nepalese Nationals, Rs.10/-
For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 100/-
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 1,000/-
(Note: Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years).
Access:
Only 12 kilometers away from Katmandou, the gateway to Parc National de Shivapuri is Budhailkanta which is 15 to 20 minutes drive
away from the city. Another option is via Sundarijal which
is about 30 to 45 minutes drive from Katmandou. From both
Budhanilkantha and Sundarjal, the park equires tekking uphill.
Yet another way to reach Shivapuri is by driving till Kakani
from where the park is an hour’s trek away.
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