Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
| Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park | |
|---|---|
View of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park from Sundarijal | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Nearest city | Kathmandu |
| Coordinates | 27°47′42″N 85°23′24″E / 27.79500°N 85.39000°E |
| Area | 159 km2 (61 sq mi) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (Nepal) |
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 at 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. In the west, the protected area extends to the Dhading District.