Jungle Safari
The tropical jungles of Nepal’s Terai preserve some of the best wildlife habitat in the subcontinent. Nepal has 16 national parks, wildlife reserves and conservation areas. Jungle safaris on elephant back or jeep rides are offered at the Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Royal Bardia National Park, Royal Chitwan National Park and the Royal Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, all located in the Terai. The best time to visit the Terai is during winger months when the weather is more temperate. A wide range of tourist facilities is available in and around popular areas.
National Parks
There are about 16 national parks and wildlife reserve area:
| Annapurna Conservation area |
Parsa Wildlife reserve area |
| Rara National Park area |
Royal Bardia National Park area |
| Royal Shuklaphanta Wildlife reserve area |
Kanchenjangha conservation area, |
| Manaslu Conservation area |
Parsa Wildlife reserve area |
| Rara National Park area |
Makalu Barun national Park area |
| Royal Chitwan national Park area |
Lang tang national Park area |
| Sagarmatha National Park area |
Shey-phoksundo National Park area |
| Shiv Puri national Park area |
Khaptad National Park area |
| Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve area |
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve area |
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Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Area
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only area in Nepal where licensed hunting is allowed. The reserve adjoins Myagdi and Baglung District, just below the Dhaulagiri range in west Nepal, spreading over an area of 1,325 sq, Kms. altitude varies from 3000 meter to 7000 meter where you can find the Blue Sheep, Leopard, Ghoral, Serow, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Bear, Wild Boar, Rhesusmacaque, Langur, Mouse and Endangered like Musk Deer, Wolf, Red Panda, Cheer Pheasant. |