Sunday, August 19, 2012

shavapuri national park

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is the ninth national park in Nepal and was established in 2002. It is located in the country's mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley and named after Shivapuri Peak of 2,732 m (8,963 ft) altitude. It covers an area of 159 km2 (61 sq mi) in the districts of Kathmandu, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchowk, adjoining 23 Village Development Committees.
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Location Nepal
Nearest city Kathmandu
Coordinates 27°47′42″N 85°23′24″ECoordinates: 27°47′42″N 85°23′24″E
Area 159 km2 (61 sq mi)
Established 2002
Governing body Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Ministry of Forests

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