National Botanical Garden, Nepal
Institution Code: KATH
BGCI Member: No
About the National Botanical Garden, Nepal
The National Botanical Garden is located in the base of Mount Phulchoki (2715m.) at Godawari (1515m.) at the south east corner of Kathmandu valley. The area of the Garden is 82 hectare. It is surrounded by evergreen natural forests. The temperature ranges between 20°C and 30°C during summer and -5°C to 20°C during winter. This Garden was graciously inaugurated by His Majesty the King Late Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev on the 20th October 1962.
Ever since its establishment much of its activities have been centered in enriching the garden with indigenous plants as to integrate its collection with scientific investigation, conservation, education and demonstration.
Herbarium specimens include c.5,000 indigenous spp.
Main Address:
National Botanical Garden, Nepal
Department of Plant Resources
Government of Nepal Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation
Kathmandu
Lalitpur District Nepal
Telephone: 9771 290546
Fax: 9771 290549
URL: www.dpr.gov.np
Primary Email: nbg@dpr.gove.np