Khaptad Album

Khaptad is mystical and magical, ‘a piece of heaven’. Khaptad represents one of the few mid-mountain ecosystems’ in Nepal. Khaptad National Park, at an elevation of about 3,000 meters, is a plateau of grassland and forest in far western Nepal. Khaptad is an untarnished natural beauty, rich in cultural experience and medicinal herbs. The forests here are a mixture of tall fir, yew, rhododendron, oak, dense stands of bamboo, and smaller shrubs. This habitat provides good cover for bears, leopards, barking dogs, and musk deer, as well as birds like Impeyan, koalas, and Halij pheasants.

Khaptad is also a famous place for pilgrims. Khaptad Baba lived here for more than 50 years to meditate. He served as a doctor for the locals with his knowledge of the use of medicinal herbs. His Ashram is located at the top of the hill, with 360-degree views. Not only that, the Tribeni (intersection of three rivers) in Khaptad is a place where we pay homage and pray for the salvation of dead friends and family. The park also offers excellent bird-watching opportunities and views of Khaptad Daha, NagDhunga, and Upper Tribeni.