Gaurishankar Conservation Areaगौरीशंकर संरक्षण क्षेत्र
Gaurishankar Conservation Area is a conservation area in Bagmati, Nepal, covering 2,179 km². Established in 2010, it is known for Snow leopard, Red panda, Himalayan black bear.
The conservation bridge between the Langtang and Everest regions, around Gauri Shankar peak
Area
2,179 km²
Established
2010
Province
Bagmati
Managed by
NTNC
Districts
Ramechhap, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok
Establishment
Established 11 January 2010; management assigned to the NTNC for 20 years. Area discrepancy: Wikipedia/NTNC give 2,179 km², while one protected-area listing gives 2,197 km².
Key species
- Snow leopard
- Red panda
- Himalayan black bear
- Asian golden cat
About the area
The Gaurishankar Conservation Area was established on 11 January 2010, with management assigned to the NTNC for 20 years. Spanning 2,179 km² (one listing gives 2,197 km²) across Ramechhap, Dolakha and Sindhupalchok, it is named for the sacred 7,134 m peak of Gauri Shankar and borders Tibet to the north, forming part of the Sacred Himalayan Landscape.
Geographically it is a vital bridge, knitting together the Langtang and Sagarmatha (Everest) protected landscapes so that wildlife can move between them. It shelters snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan black bear and the Asian golden cat — whose westernmost Nepal record was made here in 2019 — among 34 mammals and 235 birds across 16 vegetation types.
The area takes in the beautiful Rolwaling valley and the Tashi Lapcha pass, and the classic Jiri-to-Everest walking approach passes through it. By linking two of Nepal's most famous mountain regions, Gaurishankar plays an outsized role in maintaining Himalayan habitat connectivity.
Where it sits
The highlighted pin is this protected area; the others show Nepal's full network of 20.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Gaurishankar Conservation Area?+
Gaurishankar Conservation Area covers 2,179 km². It lies in Ramechhap, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok (Bagmati province).
When was Gaurishankar Conservation Area established?+
Gaurishankar Conservation Area was established in 2010 as a conservation area. Established 11 January 2010; management assigned to the NTNC for 20 years. Area discrepancy: Wikipedia/NTNC give 2,179 km², while one protected-area listing gives 2,197 km².
What type of protected area is Gaurishankar Conservation Area?+
Gaurishankar Conservation Area is a conservation area, managed by NTNC.
What animals live in Gaurishankar Conservation Area?+
Gaurishankar Conservation Area is known for Snow leopard, Red panda, Himalayan black bear, Asian golden cat. The conservation bridge between the Langtang and Everest regions, around Gauri Shankar peak.
Sources & data note
Figures for Gaurishankar Conservation Area as documented by the listed sources. Where reputable sources disagree the discrepancy is stated in the establishment note. Map coordinates are an approximate centre point, not a surveyed centroid.