Khaptad National Park

Khaptad National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)

Location of Khaptad National Park
Location Nepal
Area 225 km2 (87 sq mi)
Established 1984
Governing body Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Ministry of Forests

Khaptad National Park is a national park in the Far-Western Region, Nepal stretching over the four districts of Bajhang, Bajura, Achham and Doti. It covers an area of 225 km2 (87 sq mi) and displays an altitude of 3,300 m (10,800 ft). A buffer zone of 216 km2 (83 sq mi) was declared in 2006.[1]

References

  1. ^ Bhuju, Ukesh Raj; R. R. Shakya, T. B. Basnet, S. Shrestha (2007) Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book: Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MOEST), Government of Nepal (GoN) ISBN 978 92 9115 033 5 http://books.icimod.org/index.php/search/publication/183. Retrieved 24 July 2009 

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