Khaptad Tour

Trek through the rolling hills of the Khaptad National Park (about 3000 m) through subtropical forest of Chir pine at lower altitude, and sub alpine forests of fir, hemlock, oak and rhododendron in the higher areas. Khaptad National Park in west Nepal is the Home of Late Khaptad Swami, the renowned scholar and a hermit. The park with rolling hills of grasslands and forests of subtropical, temperate and sub alpine vegetation, is also a rich natural habitat. The park boasts of 224 species of medicinal herbs and offers excellent bird watching opportunities, with 270 species of birds, the common ones being different varieties of impheyan pheasant, partrides, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and eagles. Animals in the park are barking deer, wild boar, ghoral, Himalayan black bear, yellow-throated marten, rhesus monkey and langur monkey. The park also offers religious sightseeing at Tribeni on the way to its headquarters. There are several historical temples surrounding this area and an annual celebration of Ganga Dashhara is held here every Jestha Purnima. Another religious site is Sahashra Linga at 3200m, the highest point of the park. Other religious areas in the park include Ganesh Temple, Nagdhunga, and Kedardhunga. These areas are ideal places for meditation. Towards the northeast of the park is Khaptad Lake where a festival is held every August and September.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01 Kathmandu to Attariya
Day 02 Khanidanda to Jhigrana
Day 03 Jhigrana to Khaptad (Trek)
Day 04 Explore Khaptad National Park
Day 05 Trek Back To Jhigrana, Drive to Dipayal
Day 06 Dipayal to Dhangadhi
Day 07 Dhangadi to Kathmandu

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara

After a 15 hr ride through mountains and forests and then through the mainly flat and rural Terai we reach Attariya. On the way we encounter Bardiya National Park which is the Largest National Park, Babai river where we can see Crocodiles basking in the river banks, Karnali river which is the longest river and a natural habitat for dolphins, and Ghoda-Ghodi Taal a natural freshwater lake which houses Kingfisher, Three-striped Roof turtle, Marsh Crocodile,etc. Lunch will be provided at Chitwan. Night Stay at Attariya.

Day 02: Khanidanda to Jhigrana
Day 03: Jhigrana to Khaptad
Day 04: Explore Khaptad National Park
Day 05: Trek Back to Jhigrana, Drive to Dipayal/ Silgadhi via Phulot Village
Day 06: Dipayal to Dhangadhi
Day 07: Dhangadhi to Kathmandu