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Khaptad Region


This Khaptad region is located inside the Khaptad national park in the area of 225 km2. This national park spread between Doti, Accham, Bazang & Bajura of state no 7.

Khaptad Trekking is hidden Shangri-La in the western region of Nepal.  This Khaptad region is located inside the Khaptad national park in the area of 225 km2. This national park spread between Doti, Accham, Bazang & Bajura of seti Zone. This region is famous for its uniqueness of  varied landscape, flora & fauna.
The name Khaptad was derived from the holy person who has been lived in this region for many years doing the meditation and research. Thus he became famous and the national park got the name after his name. Therefore this region is not only famous among trekker it’s famous among pilgrim, researcher & devotees of Khaptad Baba.

Khaptad  region trekking offer distinct experience to the trekker. The highest elevation in the Khaptad rigion is 3200M and it has several inclined meadows. The national park has various kinds of flora & fauna. Sub tropical , alpine climatic zone can be found here. 11% of all the flowering plants from Nepal can be found here. 225 different kinds of medicinal herb and 270 different species of birds so, it would be paradise for bird watchers as well. Deer, wild boar, Langur monkey are commonly found animals in the Khaptad National park.



The park offers excellent views of Mt Api & Saipal in western Nepal as well as Khaptad Dahaa(lake), Nag Dhunga, upper Tribeni and beautiful landscape & amazing scenery.
Khaptad can be reached either by trekking or can be reached with chartered helicopter but trekking would be the best option for real exploration and beautiful scenery. 50min flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj will take us to the far western Nepal and from Nepalgunj we have to take a bus to Budhikhola. Next day we will again take four-wheel jeep to reach Silgadi from where walking starts. The trail goes through inclined meadow & grassland whereas in lower elevation the trail goes bit steep way.

Khaptad region Trekking Highlight

  • 50 Min scenic flight from Kathmandu
  • Scenic drive to Silgadi
  • Khaptad National Park
  • Explore far western Nepal
  • Diversified flora & fauna
  • Khaptad Babas Ashram(Temple)
  • Tented camp for accommodation

     

Khaptad region Trekking Itinerary


Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Kathmandu hotel.


Day 2: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Drive to Buditola . Overnight at Tent Camp or Local Lodge.


Day 3: Drive 6 hour Buditola to Silgadhi(1340 m). Overnight at Tent Camp / Local Lodge.


Day 4: Trek Silgadhi to Jhigrana(2300 m).7 hrs . Overnight at Tent Camp / Local Lodge.


Day 5: Trek Jhigrana to Bukipani(3080 m). 6 hrs . Overnight at tent Camp / Local Lodge.


Day 6: Trek Bukipani to Khaptad(3010 m). 2 hrs . Overnight at tent camp.


Day 7: Trek Khaptad to Jhigrana. 7 hrs . Overnight at Tent camp / Local lodge.


Day 8: Trek Jhigrana to Silgadhi via Uditola(1790 m). 5 hrs . Overnight at Tent camp / Local lodge.


Day 9:  Drive Silgadhi to Nepalgunj . 6 hrs . Overnight at hotel


Day 10: Fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu . Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 11: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for final departure. Onward your journey.
 


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