The entry fees for Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park are as follows:
Nepali Citizens: NPR 100 per person, per day, per entry
SAARC Citizens: NPR 600 per person, per day, per entry
Other Foreign Visitors: NPR 1,000 per person, per day, per entry
SAARC Member Countries
The SAARC member countries are:
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
For the latest official entry fee information, please visit the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park – Official Entry Fees page of the Government of Nepal, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is an important source of freshwater for the Kathmandu Valley. The park was originally established as a watershed conservation area, and the protection of its watersheds remains an important part of its role.
According to the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and Buffer Zone Management Plan 2024–2029, the park serves as a water source for Kathmandu Valley and surrounding communities. Water from rivers and watersheds associated with the park, including the Bagmati, Syalmati, Bishnumati, Rudramati, Sangla, Tusal Khola and Nagmati, contributes to Kathmandu Valley's drinking-water supply, irrigation and other water needs.
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation also identifies the Shivapuri area as a major source of Kathmandu's drinking-water supply, highlighting the park's important role in protecting the valley's water resources.
A protected area rich in the biodiversity of Nepal's mid-hill region
An important watershed and freshwater source for the Kathmandu Valley
An important habitat for a wide variety of birds, mammals, plants and other wildlife
An important area for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and research
A popular natural destination close to Kathmandu for hiking, trekking and nature walks
Home to important Hindu and Buddhist religious and cultural sites
Offers scenic views of the Kathmandu Valley, surrounding hills and Himalayan mountains
An important green area that contributes to the environmental health of the Kathmandu Valley
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park supports diverse forests and wildlife because of its varied altitude, climate and terrain. The vegetation includes pine, oak, rhododendron, Schima and Castanopsis forests, together with other mixed hardwood forests.
The park provides habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including leopard, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar, leopard cat, langur and other mammals. The park is also particularly important for birdlife. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation records 318 bird species in the park, while the park's current introduction page reports a broader total of 348 documented bird species.
Among the notable species associated with Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park are the clouded leopard, pangolins, Assamese monkey, leopard cat and several other protected or threatened species. The park also supports numerous butterflies, reptiles, amphibians and fungi.
The forests and diverse habitats of the park make Shivapuri Nagarjun an important area for wildlife conservation and nature-based tourism.
The park's main attractions include scenic mountain and valley views, forests, biodiversity, bird watching, hiking, trekking, nature walks and religious sites.
Important cultural and religious places include Baghdwar, Bishnudwar, Jamacho, Nagi Gumba and other Hindu and Buddhist sites. Shivapuri Peak is a popular hiking destination and provides views of the surrounding hills, the Kathmandu Valley and, on clear days, the Himalayan range.
The park is easily accessible from Kathmandu and offers opportunities for visitors to experience nature, local culture and peaceful forest environments close to the capital.
Some popular hiking and trekking routes include:
Nagarkot – Jhule – Chisapani
Sundarijal – Mulkharka – Chisapani
Sundarijal – Mulkharka – Shivapuri
Panimuhan – Nagi Gumba – Baghdwar – Shivapuri Peak
Panimuhan – Baghdwar – Shivapuri Peak
Panimuhan – Chhapbhanjyang – Shivapuri Peak
Panimuhan – Baghdwar – Rholche – Chisapani
Tokha – Jagat – Gurjebhanjyang – Gurung Gaun
Kakani – Gurje – Chhapbhanjyang – Shivapuri Peak
Panimuhan – Gurjebhanjyang – Kakani
Fulbari Gate – Jamacho
The official Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park website also provides information on current hiking routes and estimated walking times.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is located close to Kathmandu and can be reached through several entrance points and road networks. Popular access areas include Sundarijal, Panimuhan, Tokha, Kakani and Nagarjun/Fulbari Gate, depending on the hiking route.
Visitors should enter through designated access points and obtain the required entry ticket before entering the park.
The park provides opportunities for hiking, trekking, nature walks, bird watching and wildlife observation. Visitors can also find accommodation and other basic services in areas around the park and its buffer zone.
Nature guides are available, and visitors should follow the park's current rules and instructions when entering and travelling within the protected area.
Visitors are required to follow the rules of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to help protect its forests, wildlife, water sources and cultural sites.
Visitors must obtain the required entry ticket before entering the park.
Keep your entry ticket safely with you while inside the park.
Enter and leave through designated routes and access points.
Do not disturb, injure, capture or kill wildlife.
Do not damage, remove or collect plants, flowers or other natural resources.
Do not litter inside the park.
Do not pollute or disturb the park's water sources.
Visitors should leave the park before sunset.
Respect religious, cultural and heritage sites.
Follow instructions from park officials and staff.
Visitors should remain on designated routes and trails.
For the most up-to-date rules and regulations, visitors should check the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park – Official Rules and Regulations page.
For current information about Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, visitors can refer to:
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park – Official Rules and Regulations
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation – Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
If you are looking for a longer hiking experience around Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and the surrounding hills, we offer the following popular trekking routes:
1. Sundarijal – Chisapani – Nagarkot – Lakuribhanjyang – Lubhu Hiking
2. Sundarijal – Chisapani – Nagarkot Trek
