Khaptad National Park

Khaptad National Park is a protected area in the Far-Western Region, Nepal that was established in 1984. Stretching over the four districts of Bajhang, Bajura, Achham and Doti it covers an area of 225 km2 (87 sq mi) and ranges in elevation from 1,400 m (4,600 ft) to 3,300 m (10,800 ft).[1][2]

Khaptad National Park
Map showing the location of Khaptad National Park
Map showing the location of Khaptad National Park
LocationNepal
Coordinates29°16′12″N 80°59′24″E
Area225 km2 (87 sq mi)
Established1984
Governing bodyDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

History

Khaptad Baba moved to the area in the 1940s to meditate and worship. He spent about 50 years as a hermit and became a renowned spiritual saint.[3]

Vegetation

The landscape consists of moorland, steep slopes, and streams. 567 species of flora have been recorded in the protected area. Vegetation types include chir pine-rhododendron forest, oak forest and Himalayan fir-hemlock-oak forest and alder forest in riverine areas.[1]

Fauna
Asiatic wild dog

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-rumped vulture.[1]

Khaptad Baba Ashram

Khaptad Baba Ashram lies inside Khaptad National park. Khaptad Baba lived in Triveni located inside the national park and was known as a philosopher, physician, scientist, and astrologer.[4]

  • An effigy of Khaptad Baba at his Ashram.
    An effigy of Khaptad Baba at his Ashram.
  • Khaptad Baba Ashram
    Khaptad Baba Ashram
  • A stream in Khaptad
    A stream in Khaptad
  • Khaptad Lagoon
    Khaptad Lagoon
  • Walking in the meadows of Khaptad
    Walking in the meadows of Khaptad
  • A view of the meadows
    A view of the meadows
  • Sunset view of meadows
    Sunset view of meadows
  • Triveni Temple after snowfall
    Triveni Temple after snowfall
  • Snow at the Triveni Temple area in Khaptad
    Snow at the Triveni Temple area in Khaptad
  • Ganga Dushera Festival in Khaptad
    Ganga Dushera Festival in Khaptad
  • The lagoon at Khaptad
    The lagoon at Khaptad
  • Wild flowers in Khaptad
    Wild flowers in Khaptad
  • Triveni Temple
    Triveni Temple
  • An older temple near the Triveni Temple
    An older temple near the Triveni Temple

References
  1. Bhuju, U. R.; Shakya, P. R.; Basnet, T. B.; Shrestha, S. (2007). Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites (PDF). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, in cooperation with United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. ISBN 978-92-9115-033-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  2. GoN/MoFSC (2014). Nepal Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2020. Government of Nepal, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal
  3. Joshi, L. R. (2011). "Eco-tourism Planning and Management on Eco-tourism Destinations of Bajhang District, Nepal" (PDF). Forestry Nepal, Term Paper. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-05-12. Retrieved 2012-12-31. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. Bhatt, P. (2018). "Khaptad National Park Trek | Khaptad lake | Khaptad Baba Swami place |". Archived from the original on 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
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