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Shuklaphanta National Park: Travel & Wildlife Guide
Explore Shuklaphanta National Park: wildlife, ecosystems, access, activities, conservation and best-season guidance.
The western Terai's grassland kingdom — the largest herd of swamp deer on Earth grazes here.
Ecosystems
Extensive phanta grasslands, sal forest and wetlands along the Mahakali frontier.
What to do
Jeep safaris across open grassland, birding for grassland endemics, Tharu cultural visits.
Conservation
Long a reserve, upgraded to national park status in 2017 — the barasingha herd's recovery is its headline win.
Best time to visit
Oct–Mar.
Key wildlife
- Barasingha (swamp deer) — largest global herd
- Bengal tiger
- Hispid hare
- Bengal florican
- Gangetic dolphin (Shuklaphanta–Dodhara rivers)