Khaptad Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Hotels in Cities & Tented Camp during Trek
Grade:	Moderate
Max Altitude:	3,300 m/10,825 ft
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Group Size:	2 to 15 People
Duration:	13 Nights/14 Days

Highlights of The Trek

Enjoy Trekking to the most Isolated Khaptad National Park where Khaptad Baba mediated for 50 years
Rich in Bio-Diversity, famous for Bird Watching, Wild Animals, Medicinal Herbs and Patans (Meadows)
Great View of Mt. Saipal (7,031 m) and visit Sacred Triveni Dham
Enjoy Tharu People and Culture of Far Western Region
Visit the Ancient Villages of Far Western Region
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 03: Morning Flight to Dhangadi (110 m/360 ft)-1 hour and Village Tour

Day 04: Drive to Silgadi (1,340 m/ 4,395 ft)-200 Km/7 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Jhigrana (2,300 m/7,545 ft)-6 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Bichpani Camp (2,905 m/ 9,530 ft)-5 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Khaptad National Park Campsite (3,020m/ 9,910 ft)-3 Hours

Day 08: Explore Khaptad Area

Day 09: Explore Khaptad Area

Day 10: Trek to Darugaun (1,695 m/5,560 ft)- 5 Hours

Day 11: Trek to Tamail, a village in Bajhang (1300 m/4,265 ft)- 4 Hours

Day 12: Drive to Dhangadhi-275 Km/8 Hours

Day 13: Fly Back to Kathmandu-1 Hour

Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Khaptad Trek in Far Western Region of Nepal is Off The Beaten Trek with very limited number of trekkers each year. his is the best trek for those who are looking for the experience of Pure Nature, Biodiversity, Vegetation and Real Wilderness experience. From Religious View, Khaptad is the place where renowned Spiritual Saint ‘Khaptad Baba’ meditated for 50 years and after which this region takes its name. With very limited tourism and infrastructural development because of its remote location, this area is still untouched by any kind of development which makes Khaptad a perfect region for the trekkers seeking for a real untouched experience.

Khaptad National Park is the home for variety of landscapes, open meadows, green hills, steep slopes and streams. As it ranges from 1,400 m to 3,300 m, has lush green Sub Tropical to Sub Alpine forests. It hosts 567 Species of Flora including Rhododendron, Oak, Pine, Fir, Hemlock, Chir Pine and many more with 23 Species of Mammals and 287 types of Birds. With 224 kinds of Medicinal Herbs is the Living Garden of Herbs and Natural Museum.

Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Ghoral, Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Wild Dog, Yellow Throated Marten, Rhesus and Langur Monkey are the variety of Wild Animals reside in the Park.The view of Mt. Api (7,132 m) and Mt. Saipal(7,031 m), several temples and small ponds, open meadows rewards the trekkers with the breathtaking experience of the Khaptad Region.

This trek starts with a day city sightseeing in Kathmandu and fly next day 1 hour city flight to Dhangadhi with a day tour around local Tharu village of Dhangadhi as it gives the real life experience of these indigenous people. It continues with next day drive to Silgadi of Doti via Dadeldhura and trek to Jhigrana via Baglake, Bichpani and to Khaptad National Park. This trip can be extended with visit to Badhimalika Temple, Suklaphata National Park and Bardia National Park.

The best time for Khaptad Trekking is from March to May, September to November and full moon during July and August as Hindu pilgrims come to worship Lord Shiva at Khaptad Baba Ashram. There are small home stay and tea houses but the best way to experience this magnificent area is with Fully Organized Camping Trek.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our office representative welcomes you with Garland and takes you to hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have briefing on trek and equipment check by our Trek Manager and Trek Guide. Then, we will take you for dinner to make you introduced with Nepalese food habits and Culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

After breakfast, we will take you for guided tour of Kathmandu city. We will begin with Pashupatinath Temple which is famous Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva at the bank of holy Bagmati River. After this, we continue to Boudhanath Stupa, which is giant Stupa in Asia and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Then, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square where Nepalese Kings used to get Throne. Interesting places to see here are Taleju Temple, Statue of Kal Bhairabh and Hanuman, Temple of Jagannath (Erotic Temple) and Kastamandap Temple from which Kathmandu got its name. We visit Kumari Temple and pay homage to the living goddess, Kumari and also walk around the Freak streets which was famous during Hippie Era in 60's and 70's.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 03: Morning Flight to Dhangadi (110 m/360 ft)-1 hour and Village Tour

In the morning, we drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport for 1 hour flight to Dhangadi. Dhangadhi is a small, yet bustling town in the far western region of Nepal which is district headquarter of Kailali. After lunch at hotel, we go for village tour to explore the life to Tharu people by cycles.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Dhandadhi.

Meals: B L D

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Day 04: Drive to Silgadi (1,340 m/ 4,395 ft)-200 Km/7 Hours

After breakfast at hotel, we start our drive to Dipayal Silgadi. The road goes through some of the steepest hills. We will stop at Dadelduhra to have a lunch. We will continue our drive along the Seti River. By late afternoon we will reach Silgadhi. We can visit the Saleswary temple. Our crew will be ready for the fully set up tented camp.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Silgadhi.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Trek to Jhigrana (2,300 m/7,545 ft)-6 Hours

After breakfast at Camp, we begin our first day of trek to Jhigrana. Because of the recent development of road, we walk to the motorable road first for 4/5 hours to Baglake. We will have our lunch at Baglake and continue trek to Jingrana for more 2 hours.

Accomodation: Overnight a Tented Camp in Jingrana.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Bichpani Camp (2,905 m/ 9,530 ft)-5 Hours

Breakfast at camp and start our trek to Bichpani Camp. The first hours of trail start with Sub Tropical forest of pine and continue with Sub Alpine forest of fir, hemlock, oak and rhododendron in the higher area. This day, we will reach Bichpani for late lunch. After having lunch, we spend our night here in Bichpani Camp.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Bichpani Camp.

Meals: B L D

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Day 07: Trek to Khaptad National Park Campsite (3,020m/ 9,910 ft)-3 Hours

After breakfast, we continue our trek in Khaptad National Park through Sub Alpine Forest. On the way, we will be able to see the rests of snow melting into small rivers and springs. We will reach Buki Dahi in 2 hours from where the open green meadows, the jewels of National park starts. The meadows are covered with different flowers. We continue our trek through grasslands and pastures. On the way from Buki Dahi, we will pass a small temple of Sitapaila and temple of three rivers-Tribeni Temple.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Khaptad.

Meals: B L D

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Day 08: Explore Khaptad Area

We spend full day around Khaptad. After breakfast, we visit Khaptad Daha, a small lake which takes 2 hours. We get back to camp for lunch. In the late afternoon, we will visit Khaptad Baba Ashram. The name of the national park is under his name and he has been moved in 1940s to this area.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Khaptad.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Explore Khaptad Area

Today also, we spend full day in Khaptad. We will hike to Nagdhunga which is a view point of Mt. Api and Mt. Saipal. After lunch at Camp, we hike to Sahastralinga depending on our comfort.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Khaptad.

Meals: B L D

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Day 10: Trek to Darugaun (1,695 m/5,560 ft)- 5 Hours

After breakfast at camp, we start our trek by descending north of Bajhang. After 2 hours of beautiful walk through pastures, fields, we will get to Lokhada. We will have our lunch there and spend few times in the village. We continue our trek to Darugaun for another 3 hours.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Darugaun.

Meals: B L D

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Day 11: Trek to Tamail, a village in Bajhang (1300 m/4,265 ft)- 4 Hours

After breakfast at camp, we continue our trek to Tamil passing by beautiful villages, fields. This is an easy day. We camp at the bank of Bheri River and spend the evening around the town.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in Tamail.

Meals: B L D

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Day 12: Drive to Dhangadhi-275 Km/8 Hours

After breakfast, we drive back to Dhangadhi on Hilly Roads. We make multiple stops for leg stretch. In Dhangadi, we will have relaxing evening at hotel.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Dhangadhi.

Meals: B L D

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Day 13: Fly Back to Kathmandu-1 Hour

After breakfast, we drive to Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will host farewell dinner to mark the great success of your Khaptad Trek.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, we will drop you to airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

3 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Devotee in Dhangadhi on twin share inclusive of taxes and service charges.
Kathmandu/Dhangadhi/Kathmandu flight with transfers.
Dhangadhi/Silgadhi drive and Tamil/Dhangadhi drive by Private Vehicle.
All Inclusive Khaptad Trek (8 Nights/9 Days) with Experienced Trek Guide, Cook and Kitchen Team, porters and other necessary support team.
Program as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals as per the itinerary mentioned.
Comprehensive First Aid Kits.
Meals, Accommodation and Insurance for Trek Team.
Khaptad National Park Fees and Special Permit and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS Card)
24/7 Assistance from Kathmandu Office.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fee(USD 30/- for 15 Days).
Mobile/camera charges during the trek.
Personal nature of expenses like bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Tips to Guides and Porters (It is not mandatory but highly recommended).
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.