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Trekking in Khaptad Region
 Farwest
Nepal is an especially exciting place for a naturalist and tourist to visit because of
its great variety of rare and unusual plant and animal life. For a variety of reasons,
this is where there is an especially rich mixture of jungle, foothills and high country
fauna and flora. Kha- ptad National Park, located in Far West Nepal, is defined largely
by the KHAPTAD PLATEAU, standing at an elevation of about 3,000 meters. The Khaptad
Plateau is characterized by extensive grasslands (musk deer habitat) surrounded by
densely forested ridges (tiger habitat). Out of the thirty-five different types of
forest communities recognized in Nepal, sixteen occur in the Khaptad region. Rare species
of medicinal plants and oaks, like Quercus leucotricephala and Quercus floribund, are
found here. The rare bird, called the Black Chinned Yhina, is known only in Khaptad
National Park. Over 260 species of birds, Common Langur, Himalayan Black Beer, Musk Deer,
Barking Deer, Yellow Throated Marten, Ghoral, Leopard, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, and
occasionally a Snow Leopard are reported in this park.
 With its spectacular topographic setting,
dense alpine forests and rich plant and animal life, Khaptad National Park is one of
Earth's hidden treasures. Yet, few people
have visited this region of rich natural and cultural history. Khaptad is also an
ancient center for culture and religion. It is thought that the Aryan horsemen, who
entered Nepal through Man- asarovar and Kailas, settled here.
 The dense forest cover makes
deciphering the ancient history of this region a challenge. For the Nepalese, the
religious significance of Khaptad was greatly enhanced about a half century ago when the
Great Scholar Khaptad Swami chose Khaptad for his meditation. Today in the Khaptad region,
Nepalese people accept the primitive realities of the Himalayan topographic setting and
their rigorous daily life with a grace that others may scarcely understand. We invite you
to join us in a unique adventure, enjoyed by only a very few, exploring hidden treasure
in the remote and serene place known as Khaptad in Far Western Nepal.
Detailed itinerary:
 Day 01 to 03: Arrive Kathmandu (1311m). Day 04: Fly to Nepalgunj
(198m) with morning flight, arrive there at 10:00 AM, drive to Karnali River which is the
longest river in Nepal, jungle lunch by Karnali River side and drive to Bhudhi Tola after
lunch. Day 05: Drive to Gopghat, Doti (628m) then cross the Seti River on suspension
bridge and camp on the other side of river. Day 06: Hike to Dehimandu (1848m). Dehimandu
is the most scenic place with good campground. It's a wide hill saddle to the north side
Sai Pal view and the south side Seti River Valley. Day 07: Hike to Mattepani (2253m). This
hike is also along the hill saddle with photogenic views of countryside. On the hike one
can see the colorful people, old villages and different cultural shocks. Day 08: Hike to
Bitchpani (2988m), this hike is all along the up hill saddle with beautiful view of Seti
River Valley. Day 09: Hike to Khaptad (3110m). Camp at Ghoda Dauna with beautiful views of
Sai Pal Himalayan Range. As described earlier Khaptad plateau is heavenly place; there is
lot to explore. Day 10: Explore Khaptad. Day 11: Hike to Buki Daha. Hike continues in the
core of Khaptad plateau. One can see many rare fauna and flora on the hike. Day 12: Hike
down to Sajhghat (1676m). Day 13: Drive to Nepalgunj and same day fly to Kathmandu. Day
14: Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu. Day 15 to 16: Fly back home.
| Land costs: |
US$ 1650 per
person for the group of 5 to 8 Members |
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US$ 1450 per
person for the group of 9 to 15 Members |
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| Best time for the
trip: |
September 15 to
November 15 |
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March 15 to June
15 |
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| Annapurna | Annapurna Base Camp | Dolpo | Everest
| Far West | Ganesh Himal |
| Ghorepani | Helambu | Jomsom | Kakani | Kanchanjunga | Khaptad |
| Langtang | Manaslu | Mustang | Rara | Rolwaling | Shivapuri | |
