This national park is located in the far western region of Nepal covering an area of 225 sq. km. The park offers a challenging and rewarding experience unlike any other protected area in Nepal, because of its remoteness the area has been untouched by the tourist. The national park is well known for its religious value as well as its natural beauty. Late Khaptad Baba lived here for 50 years, meditating and worshiping and became a renowned spiritual saint.
It has 22 open patches of grasslands, Khaptad daha (lake), flora consisting montane, sal, pine and alder species, Fir, Oak, Birch and rhododendron are the major species found there as well 135 species of flowers are found in the Khaptad Grasslands, along with medicinal herbs (about 224 species). The park is reported to have 226 bird species among the common are impeyan phesant (dhanphe), Nepal’s national bird and many types of partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and eagles. The park also provides habitat for some 20 different species of animals, common ones including barking deer, wild boar, Goral, Leopard, Wild dog and jackal.
Trip Highlight
The park is reported to have 226 bird species among the common are impeyan phesant (dhanphe), Nepal’s national bird and many types of partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and eagles. The park also provides habitat for some 20 different species of animals, common ones including barking deer, wild boar, Goral, Leopard, Wild dog and jackal.
Fact of the Trips:
Safari Name
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Khaptad National Park
Days
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5
Season
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September to late December and February to late June.
Area
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225sq.
Itinerary Details
Days 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu, and transfer to the Hotel.
Days 2:
Full day sightseeing in KathmanduValley.
Days 3:
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport. Fly over the Mahendra Nagar, We have lunch in Mahendra Nagar and trek to Jhigrana and overnight at Jhigrana.
Days 4:
Today we trek to village Chorpani (3 hrs) Lunch, Trek to Chorpani to Khaptad National Park back to Chorpani and over night at camp.
Days 5:
National Park Program end Back to Jhigrana about 7 hour's trek Night stop at Jhigarana
Days 6:
Break fast Walk 3 hrs from Jhigrana to Mahendra Nagar airport Fly back to Kathmandu Overnight at hotel.
Note: Departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable conditions like weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.
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