Siwapuri National park

Siwapuri National park 1 Days

Trip Code : VHA/OTCH-01

Duration : 1 Days

Overview

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is the ninth national park in Nepal.This area has always been an important water Sources area, supplying the Capital city with several hundred thousands cubic liter of water daily. In 1976, the area was established as a protected watershed and wildlife reserve. In 2002, it was gazetted as Shivapuri National Park, initially covering 144 km2 (56 sq mi). It was extended by the Nagarjun Forest Reserve covering 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) in 2009.The park includes some historical and religious sites, and a popular hiking route for local people and tourists

It is located in the country's mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley and named after Shivapuri Peak of 2,732 m (8,963 ft) altitude. The park is a lonely park to represent mid-hill ecosystem of Nepal. It is famous for globally threatened wildlife, birds, and butterflies. It has subtropical to lower temperate forests and associated vegetation. The people around the park follow Hindu and Buddhist culture. Visitor can enjoy Aryan and Mongolian culture. SNNP has important pilgrimage destinations including NagiGumba, Bagdwar, Bishnudwar, Jamacho as well as ManichurMahadev, Kageshwori, Sundarimai, Baudeshwor, Tarkeshow, PachaliBhairav and smaller destinations. Tourists are extensively using this park for hiking, camping, picnic as well as enjoying adventure tourism activities like rock climbing, canyoning, mountain biking and some sports events. It is good site for forestry, park management, ecology, sociology and cultural studies.

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

wild animals; wildboar,Leopardbears,deers,monkey
177 species of birds,varieties of plants
Sources of water for Valley
Upgraded National park

What's included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - ShivapuriNagarjun National Park

What's not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Good to Know

Popular Hiking Routes in Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park

Duration	Hiking Route	Heights	Time	Trip Deails
1 Day	Fulbari Gate-Jamacho( Nagarjun) Peak	2300 m	5 Hrs	Trip Deails
2 Days	Sundarijal-Manichur-Jhule-Chisapani	2700 m	6 Hrs	Trip Deails
2-3 days	Nagarkot-Jhule-Chisapani	2500 m	6 Hrs	Trip Deails
2 Days	Sundarijal-Mulkharka-Chisapani	2400 m	6 Hrs	Trip Deails
1 Day	Budhanilkantha- Nagigumba- Baghdwar - Shivapuri Peak	2600 m	6 Hrs	Trip Deails
1 Day	Kakani-Gurje-ChhapBhanjyang-Shivapuri Peak	2600 m	6 Hrs	Trip Deails
1 Day	Tokha-GurjeBhanjyang-GurungGaun	2000 m	5 Hrs	Trip Deails
2 Days	Budhanilkantha-Baghdwar-Rholche-Chisapani	2500 m	6 Hrs	Trip Deails