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 Khaptad National
Park in West Nepal has gained religious significance as the
home of Khaptad Swamim the renowned hermit. The with rolling
hills of grasslands and forests of subtropical, temperate and
sub alpine vegetation is also a rich natural habitat. The park
boasts of 224 species of medicinal herbs. The park also offers
excellent bird watching opportunities, with 270 species of
birds, the common ones being different varieties of impheyan
pheasant, partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and
eagles.
Animals in the park are barking deer, wild boar, ghoral, and
Himalayan black bear, yellow-throated marten, rhesus monkey
and langur monkey. Khapted National Park also offers religious
sightseeing at Tribeni on the way to its headquarters. There
are
 several historical temples surrounding this area and an
annual celebration of Ganga Dashhara is held here every Jesthy
Purnima. Another religious site is Sahara Linga at 3,200
meters the highest point of the park. Other religious areas in
the park include Ganesh Temple, Nagdhunga, and Kidardhunga.
These areas are ideal places for meditation. Toward the
northeast of the park is Khaptad Lake where a festival is held
every August and September. The easiest way to reach Khaptad
National Park is via Nepalgunj in West Nepal. Daily buses and
airplanes to Nepalgunj are available from Kathmandu and other
cities. From Nepalgunj one can drive to Silgadhe in Doti
district from where the park entrance is a six-hour hike from
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Entry Fee Person Per Day :-
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
100
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs.
1000
( Note : Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years ).
Filming permit fee ( Documentary Films ) :
- For Nepalese Nationals, Rs 5000
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 25000
- For Other Foreign Nationals, equivalent national currency of
US $1000
Helicopter Landing (Per Landing), Rs. 2000 |
