Note: Some lists replace this with , but officially Nepal has 7 named CAs. Lalihani is a forest corridor linking Banke National Park to Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in India, managed under community conservation principles.
In these areas, the —an autonomous, non-profit organization—often serves as a bridge between the government and local communities. The core philosophy is that conservation cannot succeed unless it benefits the people living in those ecosystems. Therefore, these areas allow for regulated resource use (such as grazing and firewood collection for domestic use) and channel tourism revenue directly back into community development. conservation areas of nepal
| Conservation Area | Best For | Key Species | Difficulty | Permit Needed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Easy trekking, cultural diversity | Snow Leopard, Thar | Easy-Moderate | ACAP permit | | Kanchenjunga | Remote trekking, untouched nature | Red Panda | Hard | Restricted area permit | | Manaslu | Off-beaten circuit trek | Snow Leopard | Moderate-Hard | Restricted area permit | | Gaurishankar | Sacred peaks, short access | Red Panda | Moderate | Entry permit | | Api Nampa | Absolute wilderness, exploration | Blue Sheep | Extreme | Special permit required | | Blackbuck | Day trip, grassland birds | Blackbuck antelope | Easy | Entry fee | Note: Some lists replace this with , but
A with 23 species of rhododendrons. It is a "tri-national peace park" bordering India and China. Manaslu Conservation Area National reserve OpenDharapani, Nepal The core philosophy is that conservation cannot succeed