The most beautiful natural sites to discover Himalaya

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.

In the park behind the Palace, on the dragon lake, there is an island often hidden by the vegetation and accessible by a small Chinese bridge. This is where the little temple of the Naga stands in this haven of peace. From 1986 to 1990, he sheltered a school where very young children learned to write Tibetan.

The dragon lake was made artificially to fill the hole left after the Palace construction (the mortar needed a lot of land). The 6 ^th Dalai Lama decided to build a sanctuary dedicated to the king of the Naga where he used to retire to meditate. It is a small three storey square building in a mandala style.

This small temple has exceptional murals that were unfortunately coated and coated. They represent the postures of the six Yogas yogas, and the energy channels (nadis). On the other wall, we recognize the peaceful and other divinités deities of the Members. The last wall includes the representations of the 80 Mahasiddhas and 25 Guru Rinpoche disciples, as well as the stages of construction of Samyé (the oldest Tibetan monastery). The first floor is devoted to the main image of Luwang Gyalpo, the king of the Naga on the coiffe of snakes, who spent his life to teach them.

Namtso Lake (Tengri nor in Mongolian) means "the lake of the sky" in Tibetan, a name predestined to draw on its hermits shores and pilgrims. Extending to 4 680 m above sea level, it is 2 000 km ², with an area of 113 km ², the second salé lake in Tibet, more northerly.

To the west of Namtso Chu is the sanctuary of migratory birds, a bay which can be observed from April to November, gulls, wild ducks, cormorants, grues and bruyère. It is a landscape of walking steppe strewn with nomadic pastors, where you can encounter marmots and pikas, kinds of little pigs of wild India.

One hour walk to the west, you arrive at Tashi Do (rock of Merit). The track departs from the lake to avoid the marshes and then to the shore on the right until the sight of two pillars of limestone which appear to mark the entrance of the small Tashi Do (Tashi Do tchoung-tchoung). It is the guardians of this amazing cave and cave sanctuaries complex. Polychrome frescoes still appear on the walls of the caves and the fumée ceilings show that they were inhabited. Some abandoned kitchen utensils report a recent human presence. It is possible to take the tour (kora) of this place in two hours. More to the east is the Tashi Do of recognition (Tashi Do thoudjé), with caves, but fewer.

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.