The short answer
Gaurishankar Conservation Area lies north-east of Kathmandu near the Tibet border and includes the Rolwaling valley, high peaks and sacred mountain landscapes. It is a remote trekking region with Sherpa and Tamang communities.
Blackbuck Conservation Area is in the Bardia region of the western Terai and protects the blackbuck, a rare Indian antelope. It is a quieter add-on to a Bardia trip, best visited with a local guide who knows where the herds graze.
Key facts
- Gaurishankar
- Rolwaling, remote trekking
- Blackbuck
- Western Terai, antelope
- Access
- Local guide advised
- Best season
- Oct to Apr
How it works
- Pick a regionHills or Terai.
- Hire a local guideEssential.
- Check permitsLocal office.
Insider tip
Combine Blackbuck with a Bardia safari.
Avoid this
Do not treat either as a drive-by stop; plan with a guide.
Related questions
Are they as visited as Chitwan?
No, both are much quieter.
Is Rolwaling hard?
Yes, remote with high passes.
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