NEPALGUNJ: Banke National Park has launched a jungle safari starting today.
The safari, which begins from the Khadkawar and Hattisaar area in the park’s northwest region, covers a three-hour journey up to Agaiyas, according to ranger Supushpa Regmi of Banke National Park.
Birendra Prasad Kandel, Chief Conservation Officer of Banke National Park, explained that the safari focuses on reducing human-wildlife conflict.
“The main goal is to promote eco-tourism and engage the public in discussions about the park’s challenges and problems,” he said.
During the safari, participants were able to view wildlife such as tigers, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, and monkeys.
Regmi added that the safari program would help increase the attraction of both domestic and international tourists to the park. Another safari event is scheduled for Tuesday as part of the Forest Week celebrations.
The safari event saw the participation of local officials including Shalikram Dangi, Ward Chair of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality-8, Gahendra Kumar Khadka, Chair of the Central Region Management Committee, Lokendra Khatri from the Central Region Consumer Committee, and nature guides.
Banke National Park, established in 2010 for tiger conservation, had four tigers according to the 2013 census, which increased to 25 by the 2022 census.
The park, which spans approximately 550 square kilometers, is home to various species of mammals and birds, especially tigers.
The park is also seeing an increase in visitors from India in addition to domestic tourists.
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