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Parks & Reserves / Shivapuri National Park

Popular as trekking, hiking and recreation area, the Shivapuri National Park 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 AD for the protection of its unique natural adornments. Vegetation varieties in the park include its 129 species of mushrooms while animals include 19 species of mammals include beer, leopard, deer, wild boar, wildcat, wild pig and langur monkey. The park also boasts of 177 species of birds and 102 species of butterflies.

Entry Fee:

  • For Nepalese Nationals, Rs.10/- per person
  • For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 100/- per person
  • For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 250/- per person
  • (Note: Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years).

Access:

Only 12 kilometers away from Kathmandu, the gateway to Shivapuri National Park 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 Kathmandu. 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 hours trek away.

 

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