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Khaptad National Park. |
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Khaptad,
Nepal's newest park area, is in the middle hills of the
Far-West of the country. The 225 sq kms. area of the
park is situated where the districts of Bajhang, Bajura,
Doti and Achham meet. Khaptad is plateau of grassland
and forest cover at an elevation of about 3,000 meters.
The mixed conifer and broad-leaf forests are an
excellent example of the vegetation that once covered
much of west Nepal's middle hills. The forest consists
of a mixture of tall fir, yew, rhododendron, oak, dense
strands of bamboo andsmaller shrubs. This habitat
provides good cover for bear, leopard, barking and musk
deer, as well as birds like the Impeyan, koklas and
kalij pheasants. This park is special because it
represents one of the few remaining mid-mountain
ecosystems in Nepal Himalaya. At the north-eastern
corner of the park, a small serene lake and swampy area
called Khapted Daha is religious site where Hindu
pilgrims come to worship Shiva on the full moon of
July-August each year. Here lived the ascetic, the
Khaptad Baba, who was known and revered throughout
Nepal.
Entry Fee Per Person Per Entry:
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 100/-
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 1,000/-
Access:
The easiest access is to fly to Dipayal or
Chainpur or Sanfebagar or Kolti from where it is a few
days hike to the national park. It is also possible to
drive to Silgadi from Dhangadi. The best time to visit
Khaptad is in March and April and in October and
November. Travellers should hike with camping equipment,
food and guides, arranged through trekking agents in
Kathmandu.
Note:
Entrance fee not required for children under 10
years Park
Entrance fees is regulated by Department of
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (Phone:
4220850). Entrance fees for mountain National Parks can
be paid at ACAP counter (Phone: 4222406) at Sanchaykosh
building in Thamel, Kathmandu, or at the Park gate. For
other National Parks entrance fees are to be paid at the
Park gate |
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