The most beautiful natural sites to discover Nepal

Located in the western centre of the country, the Annapurna reserve is the country's most visited trekking area. Altitude ranges between 790 and 8 000 m. Cascades, mountains and crossing traditional villages. 1 200 plants including 40 orchids and 9 species of rhododendron, the national flower. The park hosts a hundred mammals, including the very rare snow panther.

One of the finest examples of conservation. Chitwan National Park is, therefore, becoming a popular location. 43 species of mammals were identified in the park, including rhino, tiger… 540 species of birds.

Called fadke in Nepali, this bottomless pit is a 15-minute drive (one hour on foot) by car from the road leading southwest to the Indian border. It is said that a young girl was bathing in the Seti with her lover, when she was swept away by the swirling waters and disappeared forever. Hence the name "Devil's Falls". The site, which is of limited interest in the dry season, is impressive during the monsoon season because of the volume of water that falls noisily into the chasm. It is possible to walk to the opposite bank facing Pokhara.

Near Kathmandu, in the northern part of the valley, the Shivapuri reserve is home to many species of birds and butterflies. Ideal for a bicycle ride.

Nestled in the mountains in the west of the country, Shey Phoksundo Park runs on the districts of Dolpa and Mugu. The creation of this park meets the objective of preserving the unique trans-Himalayan ecosystem and a typical fauna and flora in the Tibetan region.

Sagarmatha National Park covers an area of 1 148 km ² in the Khumbu region. The park has the highest summit in the world: Mount Sagarmatha, more known as Everest (8 848 m.). But also Cho Vasha, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamerku, Kwangde, Kangtaiga and Gyachyung Kang.

Located in the west of Nepal, in the district of Kanchanpur, this long reserve was reserved for hunting. The landscape consists of flood plains and meadows.

Located at the western end of Laukahi, Bardia is the largest park and the most preserved reserve in the Laukahi. Rhino, wild elephants, tigers, crocodiles, etc., are regularly screened.

Located in the north-west of the country, 370 km from Kathmandu, the National park of Rara is the smallest reserve, but home to the largest lake in the country. The lake is its main attraction. Observation of migratory birds in winter.

The park covers the lands of four districts in the centre of the country: Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa and Bara. Sal forest, wild elephants and many birds.

Located in the east of the country, on the edge of Sagamatha, Makalu Barung Park is home to Mount Makalu, the fifth highest summit in the world. With its 2 330 km ², this reserve is an important component of the Himalayan ecosystem. More than 32 000 people, from diverse ethnicities, inhabit the area.

Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, the Climbing is the nearest park in Kathmandu. Exploration of villages, monasteries and glaciers. A haven of ornithologists, the park is on a large migratory route between India and Tibet.

Reserve opened in 1976 in eastern Nepal, with the aim of preserving the population of wild buffalo. A 10 km long park, 10 km wide, extending to the Indian border along the Sapta Koshi River.

Khaptad National Park is located in the western region of Nepal. Khaptad is an important religious area: Khaptad Swami centres and ashram.

Varied landscapes and climate ranging from subtropical to subtropical. Many rhododendrons varieties over a range of 2 035 km ². The Kanchanjunga is 3rd world summit.

Unique hunting area in the country, located in the west centre, towards Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung district.

This park, created in 1976, covers 1 710 km 2 of tropical forest and regions with alpine brush and eternal snow. This representative park of the central Himalayan ecosystem is staggered from 1 000 m to 7 245 m altitude. There were 32 species of mammals, 246 species of birds and 3 000 species of flowering plants, including 15 endemic species.