Chhayanath National Park
Nepal · Asia
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Chhayanath National Park (Nepali: छायाँनाथ राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज) is a national park in the Mugu district of Karnali Province in Nepal. It covers an area of approximately 843.36 km2 (325.62 sq mi) surrounded by a buffer zone of area 177.37 km2 (68.48 sq mi). It was established on 29th August, 2025 as Nepal's 13th national park. Before its establishment, it was a part of Shey Phoksundo National Park. It is named after the Chhayanath temple in Chaingaun near Gamgadhi.
The park lies near the border with Tibet (China) and is surrounded by some of the most unique and untouched landspaces of Nepal. The park is home to endangered and protected animals such as snow leopards, blue sheep, Tibetan wild ass and Himalayan tahr. It is also home to Nepal's national bird Danphe and several other migratory birds.
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