Park Information
- Fact: Oldest National Park
- Location: South central part of the country
- Total Area: 1057 km2
- The Royal Manas National Park has a large area of both tropical and sub-tropical ecosystems including grasslands which is a distinct feature of the park
Faunal and Floral Diversity
Faunal and floral diversity under the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Risk and Threats
Illegal Activities
Development
Human Wildlife Conflict
RMNP's Future with Bhutan for Life
Park staff trained for effective anti-poaching operations
A new eco-tourism enterprise and implemented in RMNP
SMART patrolling implemented in RMNP
RMNP equipped with adequate and competent staff as well as essential equipment and infrastructure
Human-wildlife conflict hotspots mapped and installed with appropriate physical barriers
An innovative Human-wildlife Conflict mitigation mechanism implemented in JSWNP
Forest quality and extent is maintained
New nature-based local enterprises implemented
Inhabitants
Livelihoods
62% of households engage in farming as agriculture is the main source of livelihood
12% of households rear livestock
Camping and Trekking Sites
5 eco-lodges managed by the communities
1 Nature trail
Birding, Biking, Hot stone bath, Visit to local villages, Attend local festivals, Fly-fishing, Camping, River rafting, Elephant rides and Traditional Archery
Major Projects
Bringing light to one of the highest communities of Himalayas.
Management Plans
This conservation management plan describes in details the importance of the park in ensuring biological continuity and ecosystem integrity, human communities and economic status; experiences and challenges, achievements from the past conservation management plan, threats and strategic actions for next 10 years. This plan also includes implementation work plans with budget outlay, monitoring, and evaluation approach for the planned activities.