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Makalu Barun National Park and
Conservation Area was established in 1992. It
covers an area of 2,330 sq. km. It is located in
northeastern Nepal and straddles the Nepal-Tibet
border. This is the only protected area in Nepal
with strict laws for a nature reserve. It has
some of the richest and most unique plants and
animals in Nepal. The region/s vegetation
includes herbs, grasses, rhododendron and oaks.
Wildlife includes red panda, musk deer, leopard,
barking deer, wild boar and marmot. |
