Makalu Barun National Park
The newest national park and conservation project in
Nepal, established in 1992 it has a total area of 2330 sq kms. It borders with Tibet in the north and Sagarmatha
National Park in the north-west. The area expands largely on
the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts enclosing Makalu
(8463m) in the north. The biological diversity of this place
is considerable. More than 3,000 species of flowering plants
can be found here, fourteen of which are classified as rare;
rare breeding birds of which Nepal probably holds the
highest international population; Ghoral; Barking and Musk
Deer; Himalayan Thar; Wild Bear; Snow Leopard; Red Panda and
other wonderful animals are part of the natural wealth as
well as cultural wealth of Makalu Barun.
The reserve contains a total of 440 species of birds, 150
species of butterflies, 5 species of herbal and medicinal
plants and 25 species of rhododendron. Seven famous
Himalayan rivers and many natural limestone caves with
stalactites and stalagmites also feature in this area of
splendid and outstanding beauty.
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