Introduction of Khaptad National Park
Name:
Khaptad National park
Location:
west Nepal
Headquarters:
Khaptad
Area:
225 sq. km.(main area) and 216 sq. km
( buffer zone)
Activities:
Trekking and Meditation
Accommodation:
Camping
Transportation:
-Kathmandu-Nepalgunj flight (60 min.), then flight to Chainpur
(Bajhang) (20
min.) and then walk (3 days).
-Kathmandu-Dhangadi
(70 min. through flight or 670km through
driving), drive to Silgadi and trek (1
day).
Best
Seasons:
March-May and October-November (10-20 ° C temperature)
June-September
(rainy)
December-February
(snow)
Main Attractions:
-The home of Late Khaptad Swami, a
well-known scholar and a hermit.
-Rich natural habitat of flora and fauna;
-Rolling hills of grasslands and subtropical forests
-224
species of medicinal herbs
- 270 species of birds -> varieties of impheyan pheasants, patridges,
flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and eagles in common
- -Himalayan black bear, yellow throated martem, rhesus monkey and langur
monkeys as main animals
-Pleasant
sightseeing at Tribeni, way to
headquarters
- Rich in historical and religious values; -several historical temples surrounding the area
- annual
celebration of Ganga Dashhara held every year on Jestha Purnima ( full moon day)
- Sahashra Linga at 3200m., the highest point of the park, is also an
important religious site.
- Other religious
areas like Ganesh Temple, Nagdhunga and
Kedardhunga are ideal places for meditation
- Khaptad Lake,
towards the northwest of the park, is a region where festival is held every
August and September
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