suklaphanta wildlife reserve
It is lies in the extreme southwest of the terai in Kanchanpur district. Established in 1969 the reserve occupies an area of 305 square kilometers. Grassland apart different vegetations provide shelter to various other fauna. Sal trees dominate the forests while Khair, sissoo forests are found along the riverside. There are four small lakes which add significantly to the reserve’s biodiversity. Elevation range is from 150 to 600 meters.
Around 373 species of birds have been recorded
A total of 30 species of mammals has been recorded including Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Hispid Hare, Smooth – coated Otter, Nilgai, Swamp Deer, Greater – One horned Rhinoceros
Suklaphanta also has a healthy population of Mugger crocodile and Indian Python.
Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve supports the largest population of the nominate race of Swamp Deer, Barasingha Cervus duvaucelii duvaucelii in the world.
Birds to see at Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
Sarus Crane, Bengal Florican, Swamp Florican, Grass Owl, Hodgson’s Bushchat, Finn’s Weaver, Bristled Grassbird, Jerdon’s Babbler, Great Slaty Woodpecker amongst others.
3 night 4 days program is recommended.
Access :-
Kathmandu – Shuklaphanta 730 kilometer, around 18 – 20 hours by land
Kathmandu – Dhangadi around 1 hr 20 minutes by flight
Dhangadi – Shuklaphanta 60 km around One and half hour’s drive from Dhangadi.
Accommodation :-
2 Lodges outside the Wildlife Reserve
Mahendranagar just 6 km far from Shuklaphanta there are many hotels.
Activities : -
Jeep safari, Elephant ride, Jungle Walk
Best Season :- October to May
Around 373 species of birds have been recorded
A total of 30 species of mammals has been recorded including Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Hispid Hare, Smooth – coated Otter, Nilgai, Swamp Deer, Greater – One horned Rhinoceros
Suklaphanta also has a healthy population of Mugger crocodile and Indian Python.
Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve supports the largest population of the nominate race of Swamp Deer, Barasingha Cervus duvaucelii duvaucelii in the world.
Birds to see at Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
Sarus Crane, Bengal Florican, Swamp Florican, Grass Owl, Hodgson’s Bushchat, Finn’s Weaver, Bristled Grassbird, Jerdon’s Babbler, Great Slaty Woodpecker amongst others.
3 night 4 days program is recommended.
Access :-
Kathmandu – Shuklaphanta 730 kilometer, around 18 – 20 hours by land
Kathmandu – Dhangadi around 1 hr 20 minutes by flight
Dhangadi – Shuklaphanta 60 km around One and half hour’s drive from Dhangadi.
Accommodation :-
2 Lodges outside the Wildlife Reserve
Mahendranagar just 6 km far from Shuklaphanta there are many hotels.
Activities : -
Jeep safari, Elephant ride, Jungle Walk
Best Season :- October to May