Khaptad Trek - 11 Days The Khaptad National Park, named after a renowned and mysterious sage “Khaptad Baba” and located in the mid-mountain region of the Far-Western Nepal, is

one of the very famous trekking destinations in Nepal. Established in the year 1984, this National Park, spreading across the area of 225sq km, cover a unique

ecosystem of the mid mountain region, thus, allowing the visitors to enjoy the vegetation type that ranges from the subtropical forest to the temperate forest full

of  a variety of medicinal herbs. Apart from the vegetation, it also provides a home to animals, like musk deer, wild boar, porcupine, leopard, Himalayan Yellow-

throated marten, Himalayan black bear, goral, jackal, Himalayan Thar, wolf, and common Langur; birds, like chyakhura, kalij, titra, dhukor, monal, red and yellow-

billed blue magpie, nutcracker, flycatcher, thrushes, Himalayan griffin cuckoos, forktails, wagtails and Danphe and a wide variety of butterflies, moths and insects.

An opportunity to explore these varieties attracts a number of tourists to plan a trek to Khaptad National Park in Nepal.

However, Khaptad Trek isn’t just limited to these varieties, but there is more to it. The Khaptad National Park is also a place of religious significance. The existence

of the Ashram of Khaptad Swami, Tribeni, Sahasra Linga, Khaptad Lake, Kedardhunga and Mai Than make this place extremely important for religious travelers.  

Moreover, mixed vegetation of forest and herbs filled meadows, huge plateau of hilly grassland at the altitude of about 3000m create serene atmosphere, while

adding beauty to already scenic landscape.

Apart from the attractions of the Khaptad National Park, this trekking allows trekkers to enjoy the attractions of Dhangadi, Silgadhi, Jhingrana and Chainpur and

explore the remote area and settlement of people in living in these areas of Nepal. This trip starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi. From Dhangadhi we

drive to Silgadhi, the starting point of the Khaptad Trek. After exploring the national park area for 3 days, the trekking ends as Chainpur, from where, we drive to

Dhangadhi and fly back to Kathmandu.

Amigo Treks and Expedition’s 11 days Khaptad Trek package ensures bed and breakfast in Kathmandu and full board meal and accommodation during the trek, an

English speaking guide, domestic flight tickets and all ground transportation. The package is a fully customizable package, therefore, can be customized to the

requirements, needs and budget of each individual customer. All customized packages guarantee 100% departure. We also provide special discounts, if you bring

a group along with you.

Spring (March-May) and autumn (October-November) are the best seasons to plan Khaptad Trek.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi (109m/357ft) 1 hour 15 min

Day 3: Drive from Dhanghadi to Silghadi (1,340m/4,396ft) (8-9 hour)

Day 4: Trek from Silghadi to Jhingrana (2,250m/7,381ft)

Day 5: Trek from Jhingrana to Khaptad National Park 8-9 hour

Day 6: Explore Khaptad National Park area

Day 7: Explore Khaptad National Park area

Day 8: Trek from Khaptad to Chainpur (1,296m/4,251ft)

Day 9: Drive from Chainpur to Dhangadhi (109m/357ft) 10-12 hours

Day 10: Fly from Dhangadhi to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) 1 hour 15 min

Day 11: Departure day

Cost Includes

Domestic flight tocket

Ground transportation

Gov. licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses

A porter (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses

Three meals a day (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) during the trek

Cultural program

All required local tax and Gov tax

Down jackets and sleeping bags

Official Amigo Trekking T- Shirt

Trip Excludes

Nepal arrival visa

Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging on a trek only

Your personal nature expenses eg. Mineral water, Beer, Coke and entire beverage etc

Travel insurance that covers trip cancelation and Helicopter evacuation

Tips (As an appreciation) and any other extending trips and accommodation.

Food and Accommodation during Khaptad Trek:

Your accommodation is arranged in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu, Dhangadhi and Chainpur. The rooms are on a twin-share basis, where you need to

share your room with another member of your group. Triple share can be arranged on request. However, a single supplement is also available, but at extra cost.

However, during the trek, accommodation is arranged in a basic teahouse and guest houses, with shared amenities. Since, the guest houses managed by local

people and tea houses in these areas provide very basic facility, we suggest you to bring your own sleeping bag. Tented camp can also be arranged on request.

This package guarantees full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/coffee) during the trek, but only breakfast in Kathmandu. The food will be very basic and

will be made using local ingredients. However, the food will be plentiful.

Transportation during Khaptad Trek:

The cost of this package includes the cost of all domestic transportation, that is, domestic flight, all ground transportation, as well as the cost of bicycle hiring.

If you have paid for airport transfers, a comfortable airport shuttle will be at your service to transfer you to and from the airports in Kathmandu and Dhangadhi.

Domestic flights will be used from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi and vice versa. Local bus will be used from Dhangadhi to Silgadhi and Chainpur to Dhangadhi.

Communication during Khaptad Trek:

To make communication easier, a cell phone will be provided to our team leader, so that they can be in touch with the offsite team in Kathmandu. Trekkers can

use this cell phone in the case of emergencies. Trekkers can also use this cell phone to send messages to the company, which they want us to send it to their

friends and families. The offsite team will help to transfer their message to the concerned person.

Group Leader Description:

All Khaptad Treks in Nepal are led by one of the best, experienced, trained and licensed trekking/tour guide. These leaders will also provide;

1. Interesting facts (history, culture, religion, society, community and the lifestyle of people) about the places you are travelling through

2. Suggest things to do and see

3. Recommend great eating options and venues

4. Introduce you to the local people and act as a facilitator to help you directly communicate with the local people.

Travel Insurance:

If you are planning your trek to Khaptad any time soon, we suggest you get a travel insurance. Make sure your insurance covers;

1. All unforeseen expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents

2. The cost of air ambulance, helicopter rescue or other treatment costs, like the cost of the medicine, hospital charges, doctor’s fee and repatriation cost.

3. All extra activities that you are planning, during your stay in Nepal.

4. Death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations.

Solo Travelers:

All solo travelers can join our existing groups. If you join the group, you will be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation of the same sex for the, during of the

trip. This will save you a lot. Also, joining a group is a very good idea as it will keep you safe, during the entire trip.

What should I bring?

Although the company provides one porter for every two traveler, we suggest you to pack as lightly as possible. Our porters carry all the trekking gears in a

shared water-proof duffle, provided by the company. Some of your extra luggage can be left in a hotel in Kathmandu (free storage available). We recommend you

to carry a lightweight cotton or plastic bag to keep your trekking gears separate. Kindly follow the checklist below to pack the required stuff during the trip:

Checklist for all seasons:

Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher, passport sized photo

Hand Sanitizers

Reading/writing materials

Travel games, like chess, backgammon, scrabble

Binoculars

First-aid kit (containing lip balm, Aspirin/paracetamol, Band Aids/plasters, bandage for sprains, iodine or water purifier, Moleskin for blisters, antiseptic for

cuts, anti-bacterial throat lozenges, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for diarrhea, re-hydration powder, Norfloxacin or Ciprofloxin, antibiotic for

Girdia, Diamox and any extra prescription drugs you are currently taking)

Protein bars, chocolates, dried fruits, candies and snack foods

Money- cash

Money bag

Swiss army knife

Sleeping bag

Light weight Towel

Toiletries (quick drying towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, multipurpose soap, deodorant, nail clippers, face and body moisturizer, feminine hygiene products,

small mirror

Day pack (with waist straps)

Alarm clock and torch/flashlight/headlamp

Lighter

Insect repellent

Ear plugs and eye mask

Small padlock

Small wash towel

Refillable water bottle

Sunhat, sunglasses, scarf

Bag liners

Sewing kit

Wind and waterproof shell jacket & trousers (preferably breathable fabric)

Comfortable walking shoes

Running shoes or sandals

Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination

Lightweight thermal gloves

Underwear and Shorts

T Shirts 2 or 3

Long sleeved shirt

Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces

Lightweight long trousers (no jeans)

Special Checklist for winter

Layered clothing /Thermals  and Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March)

1 heavyweight or 2 lightweight  wool jumper/sweater/fleece jacket

Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional)

Down jacket or down vest

Fleece or wool trousers/pants

Heavyweight gloves or mittens – wool or fleeced with a waterproof shell outer

A four season sleeping bag/sleep sheet

Thick, warm wool hiking socks

Gaiters (optional)

        Special Checklist for summer

Lightweight wool jumper/sweater/fleece

Umbrella/water proof jacket and trousers (May to September)

Sunscreen lotion with maximum SPF

Water bottle

Extra Money (Personal Expenditure)

The trip cost does not include the cost of your extra expenses like drinks, shopping and tipping. Therefore, we request you bring some extra money for these

purposes.

Emergency Fund and Optional Activities

We also request you to set aside USD 200 (or an amount equivalent to USD 200) as an emergency fund. This fund is kept as security money during the trek and

will be utilized in the case of any changes in the itinerary caused by unforeseen natural disaster (which is very rare though).

Tipping

Tipping the service provider in Nepal is customary. This shows the expression of gratitude and satisfaction. In Nepal you can tip your service providers like guides,

porters, drivers, and waiters. The tip amount entirely depends upon your wish. However, there is the custom of tipping 10% of the total trip cost in the ratio of

60:40 (60% of the total tip amount to the guide and 40% to the porter) to the guide and porters.

Safety and Security

Your safety and security is our greatest concern during the trek. Therefore, during the trek, your team leader is given the full authority to amend or cancel the

itinerary, if it concerns your safety. The amendment or cancellation might be required in the case of unforeseen circumstances, like sudden weather change,

natural disaster, bad health of a group member, or any kind of violent protest and demonstrations.

For the safety and security of your belongings, like passport, air tickets, travel checks, cash and other valuable items, we recommend you bring a neck wallet or

money belt to carry these stuffs, while travelling. Do not bring your valuable jewelry along with you. Most of the hotels in Kathmandu provide safety deposit boxes,

where you can safely store your valuables, while you are on a trek. However, for the security of your luggage, we suggest you bring a lock.

Please note, neither the team leader nor the company will not be responsible for the security involved during any extra activities that you want to undertake which

is not included in the itinerary. Therefore, calculate the risk before attempting any such activity, especially water based (do not go alone; take the help of your

guide). Also, do not force our team leader to make arrangement on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).

Additional rules:

We strongly recommend you not to contravene the laws and rules of the country. Do not carry illegal drugs and do not get involved with sex workers.

Local Dress

When packing your luggage, we recommend you to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing to help you stay cool in the hot and humid climate of Asian summer.

Dress standard in Asia is more conservative, therefore, we recommend you to avoid very short dresses like shorts/skirts/singlet/tank tops especially, while visiting

holy sites.

Emergency Contact Detail

If you need to urgently contact us, then we recommend you either call our local representative given below or directly contact our office. If in case you do not

receive an immediate answer, we request you leave a detailed message and contact information, so that we may get back to you as soon as possible.

Contact Detail

Mr. Tika Regmi

From outside of Nepal: +977-980-399-8918

From outside and within Kathmandu: 980-399-8918

OR

Contact our office at:

From outside of Nepal: +977-1-4412014

From within Kathmandu: 4412014

From outside Kathmandu: 01-4412014

If you are using NTC, Ncell or any other mobile networks in Nepal: 01-4412014