Tour in Nepal >> Shivapuri National Park Tour

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 for the protection of its unique natural adornments. Vegetation varieties in the park include its 129 species of mushrooms while animals 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.

Situated only 12 km to the north of Kathmandu, the park is the main entrance of the trekking routes to Gosainkunda, Helambu, Kagarkot and the Langtang National Park. The major routes include Pani Muhan to Shivapuri peak (2,732 meter above mean sea level), Nagi gumba to the peak, Nagi gumba to Baghdwar, Sundarijal to Chisapani. The breathtaking views of the high Himalayan peaks can be seen from the top of the Shivapuri Mountain.

The park is a spiritually significant for the popular shrines and meditation centers in the natural surroundings. The park consists of several religious and cultural heritage sites for the Hindus as well as Buddhists. They include the peaks of Shivapuri, Manichur, Tarkeswor and the source of the Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers. The other famous shrines that are worth visiting are Budhanilkantha, Sundarimai and the Nagi monastery attract thousands of pilgrims during festive seasons.

 

The main objectives of the park are:
• To conserve ecosystem and biodiversity of mid hills
• To protect the water regime of the watershed
• To enhance the livelihood of surrounding people.

 

Trip Facts

Destination:Nepal,Kathmandu
Trek name:Shivapuri National Park Tour
Starting from : Kathmandu
Ending at : Kathmandu
Activities: Trekking/walking/sightseeing................
Total Duration: 07 days
Grade : Moderate-Easy
Max Grp Size: 12
Min Grp Size: 1
Accomodation: Hotel,Resort,Lodge
Transportation:Car/Van/Bus/Air
Season: All round year