About Khaptad National Park Tour
Khaptad National Park Tour is off-the-beaten trail in the far western region of Nepal. This tour is perfect for those trekkers who want to experience wilderness, pure nature, biodiversity, and vegetation. It takes you through naturally and spiritually wonderful parts of Khaptad which is visited by very few numbers of trekkers every year. This beautiful trekking and research place for humankind and its tranquility gives us a profound way of thinking and innovative ideas. We will get a mesmerizing view of Mt Api and Mt Saipal while doing this beautiful national park tour. Not only breathtaking views of mountain, but also get a chance to see several temples, small ponds, and the opened meadows reward the trekkers with the breathtaking experience of Khaptad region.
This national park is an area of 225 square kilometers which was established in 1984 in far western region of Nepal. On this national park, there are almost 270 species of birds, 23 species of mammals, 23 amphibians and reptile, 500 types of herbs and numerous flora and fauna are preserved. It is also known as the ground-heaven of far west Nepal which is known for its natural beauty and biological diversity. During this tour, we get an opportunity to know about the culture, tradition, and the lifestyle of the far western people.
This national park tour allows you to explore Nepal’s most protected and untouched area. This tour is not very difficult so all the age group can do this trek. The trail passes through several small villages, dense forest, and meadows filled with colorful flower. On this national park, there are wide ranges of wild animal like Royal Bengal tiger, one-horned rhino, barking deer, wild boar, leopard, wild elephant, and wide variety of birds. You will also pass through lush forest of rhododendron, pine, oak, fir, and many more.
Major activities to do at Khaptad National Park Tour
Khaptad National Park is a beautiful destination on the Far and mid-western Nepal. There are lots of things which we can do at the national park tour:
Wildlife and bird watching: At this beautiful national park, we get an opportunity to see wildlife which is preserve here. In this national park, we get to see many animals like red panda, Himalayan black bear, leopard, barking deer, and many species of birds. There are over 23 species of mammals and almost 270 species of birds found in this beautiful national park. You also need to bring binocular and camera.
Cultural exploration: During national park tour, we get an opportunity to learn about the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the far western Nepal. It is a great way to learn about the culture history of far western. You can also visit religious sites of this region to understand the spiritual importance of this region.
Camping: You can go camping at this beautiful national park. At park, you can do campfire and take in the starry sky and stay in the peace and quiet outdoors with the fresh mountain air and the sound of the nature.
Short history of Khaptad National Park
The park was established on 1984 with an area of 225 square kilometers on the advice of Khaptad Baba. Firstly, Khaptad Baba moved into the area for the meditation where he spends over 50 years in solitude and later become a renowned saint. There is also Khaptad Baba Ashram near the park where every visitor can visit. The main aim of the park is protecting its rich biodiversity as well as its different habitants which include wetlands, meadows, and woods. Before entering the national park it is needed to take permit, because the park is under the department of National park and wildlife conservation. And you must take trekking permit before embarking here.