The park spreads over the districts of Sankhuwasabha and
Solukhumbu in northeast Nepal. One of the prime attractions for visitors to the
park is experience the unique Himalayan bio diversity. The vegetation ranges
from sub tropical forests to sub alpine and alpine as the altitude increases.
The park boasts of 48 species of orchids, 87 species of medicinal herbs, 25 of
Nepal’s 30 varieties of rhododendron, 19 bamboo species, 15 oak species, 48
species of primrose and 86 species of fodder trees. The park also offers
bird-watching opportunities with its 400 species of birds, including the rare
spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler. Wildlife include the
endangered red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard,
ghoral, tahr, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot, weasel, langur monkey and
serow. River Arun that flows through the park has 84 varieties of fish
including salmon.
Activities: Trekking,
mountaineering
Accommodation: camping
Access: Fly Tumlingtar from Kathmandu (40 mins) and then a
six-day walk
Best Season: Oct-Nov and Mar-Apr; Apr-May (hot at lower
elevations), Jun- Sep (monsoon)
Park Headquarter: Seduwa, Tel: 029-560136
Contact Details:
Web Site:http://www.markerstone.com
Personal Site:http://www.suraj.markerstone.com
Email:info@markerstone.com
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