Khaptad National Park Special

According to myths , this area used to be a yoga and meditation place for the Rishi Muni of Hindu religion.

Khaptad National Park was established in 1984 and elevation are ranging from 1400 meters to 3400 meters. Khaptad National Park covers an area of 225 square kilometers , lies in the far western of Nepal , and it includes four districts called Bajhang, Bajura, Achham and Doti. 

Major Areas of this National park are Khaptad Daha ( religious lake ) Nag Dhunga ( a rock dedicated to Snake god ), Upper Tribeni ( Meeting point of three rivers ) etc. home for Nepal’s wildlife, rich variety of flora and fauna.

 Another major places and interesting areas are Saileswari ( A temple dedicated to Goddess Saileswari ) , Ramaroshan ( five cities related with Puranic era ) etc 

Khaptad is the name after holy sage called  Khaptad Baba or Khaptad swami ( late swami  Sachhicha Nanda ) and the National park was named after this holy man as he used live here in Tribeni and still visitors can obcerve his Ashram.

Khaptad National Park – Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu to Dhangadi ( By bus ) 14 hours . 

Day 2 Dhangadi to Buditola and to Silgadhi ( 6 Hours drive ) 1330 meters 

Day 3 Silghadi to Jigrana ( 6 hours walk , 2300 meters )

Day 4 Jigrana to Bukipani ( 6 hours walk, 3080 meters ) 

Day 5 Bukipani to Khaptad ( 3010 meters , 3 hours walk ) 

Day 6 Explore around Khaptad National Park and activities 

Day 7 Khaptad to  Jhigrana ( 6 hours walk ) 

Day 8 Drive from Jhigrana to Dhangadhi 

Day 9 Dhangadhi to Kathmandu ( by flight or by Bus ) 

Includes :

01. All meals and accommodation during the trek
02. Service of trek guide , Sharpe assistant if the group is above 6 person
03. Porters to carry your backpack (each 15 kg.)
04. Accident insurance for staffs and porters 
05. All Land Transportation
06. Trekking permit and  TIMS ( Trekkers information management system Card )
07. Arrival and departure transfers.
08. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 
09. Dinner with traditional Nepalese family 
10. All airport transfers

Excludes :

01. Personal clothing and sleeping bag 
02. Personal accident and health insurance
03. Emergency evacuation and medical expenses
04. Alcoholic and bottled beverage, mineral water, laundry, and tips
05. Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned
06. Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies 

Faq

Where does the Khaptad National Park  is located ?

Khaptad National Park is located in the far western part of Nepal in middle hills.. 

How hard it this Trek ?

This Trek is medium grad of  trek so you will not need to be fit with your health condition and Stamina as the trekking trail takes yo to unexplored hidden area of Nepal. 

Can i Customize the Trek ?

you can always get customized itineraries. You can increase or decrease the number of days according to your needs . If you are going to that altitude for the first time , it is good idea to get customized Trekking itinerary to avoid the altitude sickness.