Khaptad Trek

Khaptad Trek is for those trekkers who like to trek and watch the new places which are hidden in distant places like Khaptad. Khaptad area is known as the heaven of far west Nepal. Very few people are visiting this area because they don't know the value of visiting this area and they are also unknown to the beauty of the place. The area of the park is 225 square km. The Khaptad National Park, one of the main attractions of Khaptad, was established in 1984 in far western region of Nepal. It is covered by beautiful oak and rhododendron forests. Bear, Leopard, common langur, musk deer and 260 species of birds, 500 types of herbs and a large number of flora and fauna are found in this national park situated at 12 thousand feet from the sea level. Khaptad National Park is very renowned religious place as it is the domicile of Hindu guru "Khaptad Swami" or "Khaptad Baba", a renounced hermit. Butchering, taking alcohol and tobacco are forbidden in his area. Khaptad Baba lived here for many years and found out many healing herbal plants. He meditated in Khaptad area for long time and reserved five km area for the meditation and tranquility. It is not only famous for its national park or flora and fauna but also the centre of natural beauty like Khaptad Lake and wonderful view of Api and Saipal Himal range for the tourists. The biggest carnival known as Ganga Dashahara Carnival gets held in Khaptad on 14 Jestha of Nepali month that falls in the last week of May.

Ganga Dashahara Carnival is famous carnival of the area. People, from the far areas, visit during the time ofcarnival. 260 species of birds, 500 types of herbs and a large number of flora and fauna are found in Khaptad National Park. Natural beauty of Khaptad Lake, wonderful view of Api and Saipal Himal range and hills with evergreen pastureland are unforgettable.

Khaptad Trek is a moderate/easy trek to a heavenly region of Nepal. Inexperience people can reach up well. Anyone with an average fitness can complete this trek. As this is not a very lengthy trek we want your physical and mental health to be at its best. Our advice is to do regular exercises and preparations before the trek. We recommend stamina building exercises like running and swimming. This allows your body to adapt and sustain the energy level keeping your health in check. Our professional guides will guide the trek with utmost caution and safety. You will trek in a slow and steady pace and taking lots of breaks. The key is to trek slow, acclimatize and drink plenty of liquids during the trek.

The best trekking experience depends on the time of the year. Khaptad Trek can be done in all seasons with professional guides. But spring season (March to May) and autumn seasons (September to November) are of course the best seasons for the trek. In spring, the moderate and dry climate makes trekking comfortable. The flourishing bio diversity makes the trails vibrant and beautiful. Autumn season provides better mountain views, less humidity and less perspiration. The clear blue skies bring about crisp views of the mountains. But the Himalayas won’t disappoint in any season. We provide the trekkers with best facilities throughout the year. All arrangements, accommodation to meals, transportation to guidance are provided. If you’re looking forward to an ecstatic Himalaya adventure, then Khaptad Trek is the best.