Chitwan National Park (CNP) :CNP , established in 2030 B.S, is the oldest National Park in Nepal which is situated in the Tropical inner Terai low lands of South Central Nepal. The park was designated as a World
Heritage site in 1984 A.D. and occupies an area of 932 sq. kms. The park covers an unique ecosystem of significant value and contains the Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains of Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers. The park encompasses more
than 43 species of mammals, over 450 species of birds, over 45 species of amphibians and reptiles and over 100 species of fishes. The park is especially renowned for the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, the tiger and crocodile along with many 
other common species such as bison, wild ass, lion,elephent,entelope,hyena,gangetic dolphin,monitor lizard,python,chittal(spotted deer),barking deer,hog deer,sloth beer,palm civet,langur and rhesus monkey. Among the endangered birds are the bengal florican, giant hornbill, black stork and white stork. Besides, peafowl,red jungle fowls,egrets,king fishers,wood peckers etc. are also abundantly found.
Sagarmatha National Park (SNP): 
SNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupies an area of 1148 sq. kms. in Solukhumbu district of Sagarmatha zone. The park includes the highest peak of the world, Mt.Everest, and several other well-known species such as Lhote, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, Pumori,
Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, Kantaiga and Gyachung Kang. The park was added in the list of World Heritage sites in 1979 A.D .(2039 B.S). The Bhote Koshi , the Dudh koshi and the Imza Khola are the main water resources of this area.
In its highly hilly environment, vegetation like Gobre Salla,
Thingure Salla, Bhojpatra, Rhododendron etc, are found while wild animals like Himalayan Tahr, Ghoral snow, Musk deer, Snow Leopard , Black bear, Weasel, Marten, Himalayan Mouse hare, Jackal, Langur Monkey, Danfe, Kalij, Himalayan Fowl etc also sighted in the park.
Langtang National Park(LNP):
LNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupying an area of 1,710 sq.km, stretches to Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchowk districts in Bagmati zone and reaches to Nepal-China (Tibet) border to the north of Kathmandu. It lies just 32 km north of Kathmandu.
Animals like wild dog, red panda, pika, muntjack , musk deer, Himalayan black bear, tahr, ghoral ,serow, rhesus monkey and common langur are found here. This park also encompasses a monastery called 'Won Po' and 'Gosainkunda' which are the 
important religious heritages. It is also very popular among the tourists for its trekking route.
Bardiya National Park(BNP):
BNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupying an area of 968 sq.kms, stretches in Bardiya district of Wid-western Development Region and to the east of Karnali
River. About 70% of the park is covered with Saal forest with
the mixture of grassland, savanna and riverine forest.
The park provides an excellent habitat for endangered animals rhinoceros, wild elephant, Bengal tiger, Swamp deer, Black
Buck, Gharial, Crocodile, gangetic Dolphin etc. Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, lesser florican , saras , crane etc. More than 30 species of mammals , over 200 species of birds, many species of reptiles, amphibians and fishes have been recorded here.
Shey-Phoksundo National Park(SPNP):
SPNP, established in 2040 B.S, occupying an area of 3,555 sq.kms., stretches in Dolpa and Mugu districts of Karnali zone in the Mid-western Development Region of Nepal. It is the largest national park in the country.
The park provides prime habitat for snow leopard, blue sheep, ghoral , serow, himalayan tahr, leopard, wolf , jackal, black bear, Himalayan weasel, Himalayan mouse, yellow-throated marten, langur and rhesus monkeys. The park is equally rich in many
species of birds, such as danphe, blood pheasant, cheer pheasant, red and yellow billed cough, raven, jungle crow, snow partridge and many others. Lake Phoksundo lies almost at the centre of this park.
Rara National Park(RNP):
RNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupying an area of 106 sq.kms, is situated in Himali region of Jumla and Humla districts of Karnali zone in north-west Nepal about 371 km. air distance from Kathmandu. Most of the park,
including Lake Rara lies in Mugu district. This is the small park in Nepal.
Park elevations range from 1800m to 4048m and contain mainly coniferous forest. Deciduous tree species like Indian horse, chestnut, walnut and poplar are also found. Animals like musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, ghoral, Himalayan tahrand wild boar
are found here. Birds like water-fowl, great-crested grebe, black-necked grebe, red-crested pochard, snow cock, chukor partridge, Danphe, Kalij and blood pheasant are seen here.
Khaptad National Park(KNP):
KNP, established in 2040 B.S, occupying an area of 225 sq.kms, stretches in Bajhang , Bajura, Doti and Achham districts fo Seti zone in Far Western Development Region of Nepal. The park consists of
forest of conifer, rhododendron, oak, saal along with extensive and graceful grass meadows, nigalo and some medicinal herbs and shrubs. Mammalian fauna inhabiting the park are leopard, wild dog, yellow-throated marten, black bear, wild boar, 
jackal, musk deer, ghoral, tahr and commong langur. Over 200 avian species like danphe, chukor partridge, kalij, monal, blue magpie, thrushes, Himalayan griffon, bulbul, eagles etc. are enjoying their life here. Some colorful butterflies , moths and other insects are also found here.
SNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupies an area of 1148 sq. kms. in Solukhumbu district of Sagarmatha zone. The park includes the highest peak of the world, Mt.Everest, and several other well-known species such as Lhote, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, Pumori,
Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, Kantaiga and Gyachung Kang. The park was added in the list of World Heritage sites in 1979 A.D .(2039 B.S). The Bhote Koshi , the Dudh koshi and the Imza Khola are the main water resources of this area.In its highly hilly environment, vegetation like Gobre Salla,
Thingure Salla, Bhojpatra, Rhododendron etc, are found while wild animals like Himalayan Tahr, Ghoral snow, Musk deer, Snow Leopard , Black bear, Weasel, Marten, Himalayan Mouse hare, Jackal, Langur Monkey, Danfe, Kalij, Himalayan Fowl etc also sighted in the park.Langtang National Park(LNP):
LNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupying an area of 1,710 sq.km, stretches to Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchowk districts in Bagmati zone and reaches to Nepal-China (Tibet) border to the north of Kathmandu. It lies just 32 km north of Kathmandu.
Animals like wild dog, red panda, pika, muntjack , musk deer, Himalayan black bear, tahr, ghoral ,serow, rhesus monkey and common langur are found here. This park also encompasses a monastery called 'Won Po' and 'Gosainkunda' which are the 
important religious heritages. It is also very popular among the tourists for its trekking route.Bardiya National Park(BNP):
BNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupying an area of 968 sq.kms, stretches in Bardiya district of Wid-western Development Region and to the east of Karnali
River. About 70% of the park is covered with Saal forest with
the mixture of grassland, savanna and riverine forest.The park provides an excellent habitat for endangered animals rhinoceros, wild elephant, Bengal tiger, Swamp deer, Black
Buck, Gharial, Crocodile, gangetic Dolphin etc. Endangered birds include the Bengal florican, lesser florican , saras , crane etc. More than 30 species of mammals , over 200 species of birds, many species of reptiles, amphibians and fishes have been recorded here.Shey-Phoksundo National Park(SPNP):
SPNP, established in 2040 B.S, occupying an area of 3,555 sq.kms., stretches in Dolpa and Mugu districts of Karnali zone in the Mid-western Development Region of Nepal. It is the largest national park in the country.
The park provides prime habitat for snow leopard, blue sheep, ghoral , serow, himalayan tahr, leopard, wolf , jackal, black bear, Himalayan weasel, Himalayan mouse, yellow-throated marten, langur and rhesus monkeys. The park is equally rich in many
species of birds, such as danphe, blood pheasant, cheer pheasant, red and yellow billed cough, raven, jungle crow, snow partridge and many others. Lake Phoksundo lies almost at the centre of this park.Rara National Park(RNP):
RNP, established in 2032 B.S, occupying an area of 106 sq.kms, is situated in Himali region of Jumla and Humla districts of Karnali zone in north-west Nepal about 371 km. air distance from Kathmandu. Most of the park,
including Lake Rara lies in Mugu district. This is the small park in Nepal.Park elevations range from 1800m to 4048m and contain mainly coniferous forest. Deciduous tree species like Indian horse, chestnut, walnut and poplar are also found. Animals like musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, ghoral, Himalayan tahrand wild boar
are found here. Birds like water-fowl, great-crested grebe, black-necked grebe, red-crested pochard, snow cock, chukor partridge, Danphe, Kalij and blood pheasant are seen here.Khaptad National Park(KNP):
KNP, established in 2040 B.S, occupying an area of 225 sq.kms, stretches in Bajhang , Bajura, Doti and Achham districts fo Seti zone in Far Western Development Region of Nepal. The park consists of
forest of conifer, rhododendron, oak, saal along with extensive and graceful grass meadows, nigalo and some medicinal herbs and shrubs. Mammalian fauna inhabiting the park are leopard, wild dog, yellow-throated marten, black bear, wild boar, 
jackal, musk deer, ghoral, tahr and commong langur. Over 200 avian species like danphe, chukor partridge, kalij, monal, blue magpie, thrushes, Himalayan griffon, bulbul, eagles etc. are enjoying their life here. Some colorful butterflies , moths and other insects are also found here.
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