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Banke National Park
Banke National Park is a national park in Nepal, established in 2010, covering 550 km² (212 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Nepal's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 550 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KEP · 26 km
Nearest airports to Banke National Park
- 1 KEP26 kmstraight line
- 2 AYJ162 kmstraight line
- 3 BWA166 kmstraight line
Faizabad, IndiaMore about Banke National Park
Banke National Park is one of 13 national parks in Nepal. It covers 550 km² (55,000 ha) — about 70% of the size of New York City, making it the #8 largest national park in Nepal (4.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 years ago — the first national parks in Nepal date back to 1973. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Banke National Park
The closest airport is Nepalgunj Airport (KEP), about 26 km away — around 34 minutes by car; alternatively Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ, 162 km). Other national parks within reach include Bardiya National Park (968 km²), Dudhwa National Park (490 km²), Rara National Park (106 km²) and Khaptad national park (255 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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