This national park is located in the far western region of Nepal covering an area of 225 sq. km offers a challenging yet rewarding experience unlike any other protected area in Nepal, because of its remoteness has kept this area untouched by tourist's well known for its religious vale as well as its natural beauty. Late Khaptad Baba spent 50 yrs mediating&worshiping became a renowned spiritual saint. Besides its religious importance park's rich for its natural beauty from where you can see Api & Saipal Himalaya ranges has 22 open patches of grasslands, Khaptad daha (lake), flora consisting montane sal, pine&alder species, Fir, Oak, Birch&rhododendron are major species found there as well 135 species of flowers are found in Khaptad Grasslands, along with medicinal herbs (about 224 species) park 's reported to have 226 bird species among common are impeyan phesant (dhanphe), Nepal's national bird Lophophorus & many types of partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos& eagles provides habitat for some 20 different species of animals (barking deer, wild boar, Goral, Leopard, Wild dog&jackal).
 

Detail Itinerary

  Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu. Welcome and Assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel Check in. Dinner and overnight stay at Kathmandu.

  Day 02: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj- Buditola

After breakfast at the Hotel transfer to the Domestic Airport to connect flight to Nepalgunj. Arrive at Nepalgunj. 6 hrs drive from Nepalgunj will reach us to Buditola. Overnight stay at Buditola.

  Day 03: Silgadhi

Drive to Silgadhi, camping and overnight stay at Silgadhi.

  Day 04: trek to Jhigrana.

After breakfast, trek to Baglek for about 3 ½ hrs. Lunch at Baglek (2160m). After lunch 3 ½ hrs trek to Jhigrana (2300m), camping at Jhigrana.

  Day 05: Jhigrana - Bukipani

4 hrs trek from Jhigrana to Bichpani Dharmashala(2950m), Lunch at Bichpani (3020m). After lunch two and half hours trek to Bukipani. Camping at Bukipani

  Day 06: Bukipani – Khaptad National Park (3010m)

2 hrs trek to Khaptad (3010m). Afternoon visit khaptad National Park including Baba Ashram, Triveni . Overnight camping at Khaptad National Park.

  Day 07: Khaptad National Park

Full day at Khaptad including visit to the Tower, Museum, Khaptad Danda (hill) and patan etc. camping and overnight stay at Khaptad.

  Day 08: Trek back to Jhigrana (2300m)

4 hrs trek to Bichpani (3050 m). After Lunch 2 ½ hrs trek to Jhigrana. Camping at Jhigrana (2300m).

  Day 09: Jhigrana - Shilgadi

4 hrs trek Uditola, Lunch in Uditola (1790m). After lunch, 1 hrs trek to Shilgadi, Camping at Shilgadi (1330m).

  Day 10: Shilgadi - Mahendranagar

From Shilgadhi we drive to Mahendranagar. Arrive at Mahendranagar. Hotel Check in. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  Day 11: Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

Drive to Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve (SWR) located in the far- western Terai on the southwest edge of Nepal was allocated an area of 155 sq km in 1976, which was later extended to 305 sq km. RSWR is worldwide famous for the herd of Swamp deer, which currently stands at about 2000 individuals. It is the abode of about 45 Wild Elephants and 35 Royal Bengal Tigers, both the endangered species. The reserve is recognized for the largest number of tigers found per sq/km in comparison to its small size. This propitious reserve is also the residence of Blue Bull, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Wild Boar, Leopard, Jackals, Langur, Rhesus Monkey as well as one lone Rhinoceros in the reserve. Full day safari. Overnight stay at tented Camp.

  Day 12: Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve - Bardiya National Park

After breakfast at the tented camp drive towards the Bardiya National Park. Reach to Nepal Wildlife Resort .Welcome drink will be served upon arrival. After lunch you will be taken for a nature walk to the Jungle. Dinner at 7.30 PM. Overnight at Nepal Wildlife Resort.

  Day 13: Bardiya National Park

Early morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.30 AM. At 7.00 AM breakfast will be served. Then you will be taken to the Jungle to see the mighty Karnali River with all its aquatic games, birds, crocodile & if you are lucky you might see the Gangetic dolphin. Lunch will be served on your return. Then you rest for a while waiting for the elephants to take you on a elephant back safari to explore the great one horned rhinoceros, four types of deer, monkey, wild boar, leopard & if lucky the elusive tiger as well. Nepalese buffet dinner will be served at 7.30 PM. There will be native folk dance to entertain you in the evening. Overnight at Nepal Wildlife Resort.

  Day 14: Bardiya National Park/ Nepalgunj/ Kathmandu

Early Morning wake up call. Tea/coffee at 6.00AM. At 6.30 bird watching Tour through Bardia National Park. There are 360 different Species of Birds. Breakfast will be served on your return. After breakfast you will visit ethnic Tharu Village to have a close look at their social & cultural life. Then you return to the Resort to prepare for journey to Nepalgunj, catch a flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  Day 15: Departure to Airport

Breakfast at Hotel. Free time till departure to Airport.