Khaptad National Park

Khaptad National Park is also home to a rich variety of wild animals, such as barking deer, wild dog, wild boar, ghoral, Himalayan black bear, yellow-throated marten, rhesus macaque and langur monkey. Other areas of interest in the national park are Khaptad Daha, Nag Dhunga and Upper Tribeni.

Features

1. Altitude ranges from 1400m to 3300m.
2. Only mid- mountain National Park in western Nepal.
3. It covers an area of 225 sq. km
4. The landscape consists of moorland, steep slopes, and streams.
5. The area is famous for medicinal herbs, 567 species of flora have been recorded in the protected area.
6. Current checklists include 23 mammals, 287 birds, and 23 amphibians and reptiles. Mammal species symbolic of the park are leopard, Himalayan black bear, wild dog, and musk deer. Bird species symbolic of the park include the impeyan pheasant, peregrine falcon, and white-rumpled vulture.

Entry Fees, Permits and Restrictions

Park entry permit must be obtained to enter protected areas. Park entry fees may be paid at Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, or at the entry points.

• An entry fee of Rs. 1,500 (Foreigners), Rs. 500 (SAARC Nationals), and Rs. 100 (Nepali) visitor should be paid at designated ticket counter.
• Valid entry permits are available from the National Parks ticket counter at the Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu or park entrance gate.
• The entry permit is non-refundable, non-transferable and is for a single entry only.
• Entering the park without a permit is illegal. Park personnel may ask for the permit, so visitors are requested to keep the permit with them.
• Get special permit for documentary/filming from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC).
• Documentary/filming fee of US$ 1500 (Foreigners), Rs. 50,000 (SAARC Nationals) and Rs. 10000 (Nepali) should be paid at DNPWC. Additional 25% should be paid while using drone for documentary/filming.
• Drone (UAV) fee is same as documentary/filming fee while using it for other purposes.
• Don’t remove or damage plants and animals. All flora and fauna are fully protected and must not be disturbed.
• Rubbish must be placed out, buried or disposed of in designated areas.
• No one should walk within the park between sunset and sunrise.
• Do respect the cultural and religious sites.
• Camping inside the park should be made only at the designated areas.
• Carry out non-biodegradable items such as batteries, plastic bags and bottles.
• Never trek alone, hire a local guide if you can’t find a companion.

Best Season

The seasons of spring (March-May) and autumn (October November) are the best time to visit the park

Nearest Airport

1. Dipayal Airport
2. Achham Airport
3. Nepalgunj Airport