Khaptad is a land of grasslands and forests. Its rich
geography ranges from high mountains to deep gorges and
mid-elevation plateaus. The diverse landscape of Khaptad
is filled with subtropical, temperate and sub alpine vegetation.
Khaptad offers: treks that range from short easy hikes
to strenuous ones, religious sightseeing with its several
sacred sites, quite rejuvenation in its pristine surrounding
and rich cultural experience of Far west Nepal.
One of the main attractions of
Khaptad National Park established here in 1984.Located
in the mid-mountains, the park is rich natural habitat
and has also gained religious significance as the home
of Khaptad Swami, the renowned hermit. There are several
places of religious and natural significance inside
and outside the National Park in Khaptad.
Access
Khaptad
National Park is in Seti zone
and surrounded by districts Doti,
Bajura, Bajhang and Achham. The
gateway to Khaptad is Silgadi
in Doti district, from where the
park headquarters is 50 kilometers
and almost 2 –days trek
away.