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Khaptad National Park Trek

One of the remote and non-familiar to tourists, Khaptad National Park Trek is a very famous religious place besides its natural diversities is the domicile of Hindu guru “Khaptad Swami” or “Khaptad Baba”, a renounced hermit. Khaptad National Park is a must to visit for gazing at beautiful landscapes including a large number of floras and faunas.

Trip Level

Beginners

Starts/Ends

Kathmandu

Starts/Ends

Kathmandu

Max Altitude

3100m

Activity

Sightseeing, Trekking

Trek Route

Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - jhigrana - Khaptad - Silgadi - Dhangadi

Best Season

September - December and march - June

Khaptad National Park Trek

13 days

Khaptad National Park Trek lies in the far western region of Nepal. The park holds a historical religious significance of saint, Khaptad baba who meditated and worshipped after moving here in the 1940s, spent as a hermit for 50 years, and became a renowned saint.

Khaptad Baba lived here for many years and found many medicinal herbal plants that would be used for the recovery of health issues. The ashram (hermitage) of Khaptab baba is famous where Hindu pilgrims go to visit every year in July-August for worshipping Lord Shiva.

Khaptad is a beautiful trekking and research place for humankind. The Natural beauty of this region and tranquility gives us a profound way of thinking of innovative ideas. If you are really bored with mundane life and want to live in a new world, then this can be your destination.

Khaptad offers treks that range from short easy hikes to strenuous ones, religious sightseeing in religious sacred sites, quiet rejuvenation in its pristine surroundings, and the rich cultural experience of far west Nepal.

Khaptad Lake along with a wonderful view of Api  Himal and Saipal Himal range are of huge potential for captivating the sight of the tourists. Supporting the eco-vegetation, butchering, alcohol, and tobacco are forbidden in his area. Khaptad is the inevitable natural beauty of Nepal

. It is one of the pacified places, situated in the far western region of Nepal and 446 km air distance from the Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal) and more near from Nainital India (around 150 Km air distance). The major area of Khaptad is situated at the corona of four districts (Bajhang, Bajura, Doti, and Accham). However,  this place can be visited by chartering private helicopters or by trekking.

Khaptad National Park Trek is rich in the landscape; consisting of moorland, steep slopes, and streams. You can observe 567 species of floras and a wide range of faunas in Khaptad National Park with symbolic species such as Himalayan black bear, wild dog, leopard, and musk deer.

 

The reason for you

Key Highlights

  1. Dramatic landscapes, verdant steep valleys.
  2. Historical religious significations .
  3. 567 species of floras and a wide range of faunas
  4. Observe the origin language accent of Nepal.
  5. Culture , tradition , festivals and lifestyle.
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Khaptad National Park Trek Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

Welcome to Nepal ! well, upon your arrival in airport , a representative from Himalayan Connection will greet you and take  to the hotel. After having some rest   you’ll join to team meet – up and pre-trip discussion of Khaptad National Park Trek . where you will meet your trek guide / leader before trip start . at evening Himalayan Connection will organize welcome dinner with delicious Nepali cuisine and cultural show .

Khaptad National Park Trek.

Day 02: DAY 02 : KATHMANDU: SIGHTSEEING AND TREK PREPARATION

Camp : Thamel Kathmandu

Altitude : 1400m. / 4592 ft

Time:

Meals : breakfast

Accommodation : 3 star hotel

Main Attractions: world heritage sites( Pasupathnath temple, Swoyambhunath, boudhanath stupa, Newari culture and historical durbar squares (Kathmandu , Bhaktapur and Patan ) etc.

  Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 03: FLY TO NEPALGUNJ AND DRIVE TO BUDITOLA

Altitude: 198m (Nepalgunj)
Flight Duration: 45 miniutes

The first day of our journey begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj which takes about 1 hour to reach Nepalgunj. Arrive Nepalgunj and drive towards Buditola along the Karnali River which is the longest river in Nepal. After four hours drive from Nepalgunj, we reach Buditola where we will  stay overnight.

 

Be ready for Khaptad National Park Trek.

DAY 04: DRIVE BUDITOLA TO SILGADHI

1330m – 6 hrs drive
After breakfast, we move forward towards Silgadhi, the famous city in the region. The drive for about six hours takes you to Silgadhi where we will spend our.

 

                Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 05: TREK TO JHIGRANA

 2300m – 7 hrs walk
On the third day, we start our trek from Silgadhi to Jhigrana via Baglek (2160m). After having breakfast, we trek to Baglek for about 3 ½ hours and stop for the lunch. After lunch, the trek to Jhigrana takes about 3 ½ hours. Overnight at Jhigrana.

 

             Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 06: TREK TO BUKIPANI

3080m – 6 / 7 hrs walk
Commencing trek from Jhigrana, we walk further four hours to reach Bichpani Dharmasala (3020m). Taking lunch at Bichpani, we walk two and half hours and reach Bukipani where we will stay for over  night.

 

                Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 07: TREK TO KHAPTAD

3010m – 2 hrs walk
Today is the shortest day of our trek. After breakfast, we will walk for two hours and reach Khaptad. Upon arrival we will have lunch and visit Khaptad including Khaptad Baba’s Ashram and Triveni. This area is also well known as the place of “Khaptad Baba” who was great master of society having religious & social philosophy. Overnight at Khaptad.

 

                     Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 08: EXPLORE KHAPTAD NATIONAL PARK AND STAY OVERNIGHT

We will explore Khaptad National Park today. Our visit will include: Museum, Khaptad Danda, Patan and tower. The National park “Khaptad National Park” established on 1984 has extra ordinary eco system with huge variety of vegetation ranging from sub-tropical forest in the lower altitudes to temperate forests on the Khaptad plateau. The National park is rich on flora and fauna such as oak and rhododendron in the higher area. There are more than 224 species of medical herbs, about 11 percent of flowering plants of Nepal, 270 species of birds, various species of animals

DAY 09: TREK BACK TO JHIGRANA

7 hrs walk
Following our foot steps back to Jhigrana, we will pass through the same trail. Four hours trek from Khaptad to Bichpani and then to Jhigrana.

 

                 Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 10: TREK FROM JHIGRANA TO SILGADI VIA UDITOLA

1790m – 5 hrs walk
Commencing our trek from Jhigrana, we move forward towards Silgadi. Passing along the trail from Uditola, we reach Silgadi after five hours walk.

 

            Khaptad National Park Trek. 

DAY 11: DRIVE TO DHANGADHI AND STAY OVERNIGHT

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we drive towards Dhangadhi. Dhangadi is a village development committee in Siraha District in the Sagarmatha Zone of south-eastern Nepal. Overnight stay at Dhangadhi.

 

               Khaptad National Park Trek.  

DAY 12: DRIVE OR FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU

1 hr 20 minutes flight, 6 hrs drive In the last day of our journey, we return to the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. There are two options to arrive in Kathmandu. You can catch a flight from Dhangadi – Kathmandu which will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Kathmandu whereas it takes 6 hours by drive. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 13: Final Departure

Your new adventure experience in Nepal ( Khaptad National Park Trek ). ends today . A representative from Himalayan connections will take you to the airport , 3 hrs before your flight scheduled. we wish you a safe journey to your home and hope to see you soon for  next adventure.

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Khaptad National Park Trek Equipment Checklist

For Head/Face

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hats

For Body

  • Fleece Jacket
  • Light and Warm Thermal (set)
  • Hiking shorts ( pant )
  • T-shirts
  • Hiking Boots
  • wool shocks
  • Slippers

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush/Paste
  • Toilet Papers
  • Oil or cream for dry protection
  • Multipurpose soap
  • Anti bacterial hand wash

Accessories

  • Rapid Test Kit
  • Stick
  • Thermal water bottle
  • Water purification drop
  • Sleeping bag
  • Camera
  • Cell Phone
  • Ear plug

Includes

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
Government-licensed trek leader for a group.
One porter for Two guests.
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits and all government and local taxes.
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).

Excludes

Nepalese visa fee.
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)

FAQs

WILL SOMEBODY COME TO PICK ME UP AT THE AIRPORT UPON MY ARRIVAL?
CAN I OBTAIN A VISA FOR NEPAL UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT?
WILL SOMEBODY COME TO PICK ME UP AT THE AIRPORT UPON MY ARRIVAL?

Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying our company signboard outside the airport terminal. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in our tourist vehicle.

CAN I OBTAIN A VISA FOR NEPAL UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT?

YES, you can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 50 and 125 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)

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