Shuklaphanta National Park reopens jungle safari for tourists
Summary
Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur has reopened jungle safari for tourists from Tuesday, with only major routes accessible as rainfall continues to ease. The park is targeting visitors during the Dashain and Tihar festivals and remains known for its Bengal tigers and swamp deer.
Key Points
- Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur reopened jungle safari for tourists from Tuesday.
- Only the main safari routes are open for now because rainfall has not fully subsided.
- The open route runs from Majhgaon to Babatal via Ranital, Ghansemaidan and Barkaula.
- The park spans 305 square kilometres and is home to around 2,300 swamp deer and 50 tigers.
