Zoo (Kathmandu)


Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world. Even the capital can not boast of a lot of entertainment, but still there are places that Nepalese and guests of the country are happy to visit. One of these places is the zoo, built in the beginning of XX century in Kathmandu .

What is interesting about the place?

The only zoo in Nepal was built 5 km from the capital of the state. It was founded in 1932 by Prime Minister Juddha Sumsher JB Rana, but became available to the public much later - in 1956.

The total area of ​​the Kathmandu Zoo is small, but at the same time, about 900 animals live on its territory. Here you can meet such representatives of fauna as:

In a small pond of the Kathmandu Zoo there are fish, and in a nearby aquarium there are several species of marine fish.

When and how to visit?

The Kathmandu Valley Zoo is open daily from 10 to 17 hours. Visiting the zoo is paid. The cost of the ticket is one of the lowest in the world and is about $ 8 for adults and is half that for children from 4 to 12 years old.

One of the features of the zoo is that you can ride on an elephant. The cost of this entertainment should be specified on the day of visit.

How to get there?

You can get to the zoo by public transport , next to the stop Manbhawan Bus Stop, or by hiring a taxi.