New Species Discoveries - Eastern Himalayas
At least 353 new species have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas between 1998 and 2008, equating to an average of 35 new species finds every year for the last 10 years. The discoveries include 242 plants, 16 amphibians, 16 reptiles, 14 fish, 2 birds and 2 mammals, and at least 61 new invertebrates.
Timbung Pokhari Booklet
Wetland is an important part of the ecosystem. Situated in Kalikhola VDC of Taplejung district, the Timbung Pokhari carries religious and cultural values. The booklet provides details on the religious, cultural and traditional significance of wetland conservation.
Salpa Pokhari Booklet
Salpa Pokhara is situated in Phedi , Dovane VDC of Bhojpur district at a height of over 3443 meters from sea level. Kirat people believe this pond to be the god living in the highest altitude. The booklet details the religious, cultural and traditional significance of Salpa Pokhari.
Phoksundo Booklet
Situated between two tall mountains, the 'Y' shaped lake is famous for changing its physical appearance constantly. Phoksundo is located in Dopla, the largest district of Nepal, in Phoksundo National Park area and is around 650 meters deep. It lies 3611 meters above sea level and occupies an area of over 494 hectares.
Parvati Kunda Booklet
Parvati Kunda is situated in Rasuwa district , in the North Tibetan border of Nepal . Rasuwa district is also considered as the district of ponds. There are more than 109 ponds having religious significance in this district. Locals belive that Parvati kunda is thousands of years old.
Panch Pokhari Booklet
Pach Pokhari is situated in Ramechhap district. Like many other ponds Pach Pokhari has religious, cultural and historic significance . There are two big stones in the middle of the pond, where Lord Shiva is believed to sit for meditation.
Mai Pokhari Booklet
In the Ilam district of Eastern Nepal, lies the holy Mai Pokhari. Situated 2100 meters above sea level, Mai Pokhari has been declared the first mid-hill Ramsar site of Nepal.
Gosainkunda Booklet
Gosainkunda , one of the high altitude wetlands listed in the Ramsar site list is one of the most visited wetlands due to its religious significance.
Dudhkunda
Dudhkunda lies in the Solukhumbu district of Koshi zone in eastern Nepal . It lies above 4531 meters above sea level and is surrounded by Numbur , Khatang, and Karyalung mountains at a distance of 30 km north of Salleri.
