Shuklaphata Wildlife Reserve is situated in Far-Western Nepal at Kanchanpur district. After extension the park covers an area of 305 square kilometers. It is famous for inhabiting one of the endangered species of the world barasinghe or swamp deer. The park covers an area of 305 square kilometers. It is famous for inhabiting one of the endangered species of the world Barasinghe or Swamp deer.
Hog deer, Nilgai, wild dog, Jackal and porcupine are among other wild life that you will spot in the park. It is reported that sometimes wild elephants and tiger are also sighted in the park. Rani Tal (Queen Lake) is another most watched spot. Many animals and birds quench their thirst at this lake. Heron, ducks, storks, kingfishers and egrets come here in search of food whereas swamp deer wallow at the edge of the lake. Waterfowl mingling on the surface of the lake is well observed from the tower (Machan). Hundreds of swamp deer gazing at the edge of lake during evening surely captures your heart.
