About This Tour

The Khaptad National Park Trek explores one of Nepal’s most unusual and least-visited protected areas — a high-altitude grassland plateau at around 3,000m in the far west of the country. Unlike the dramatic peaks of the Everest or Annapurna regions, Khaptad’s beauty lies in its rolling meadows, dense temperate forests, and the spiritual atmosphere created by centuries of pilgrimage to the ashram of Khaptad Baba, a Hindu sage who lived here for decades.

The park is home to a rich diversity of medicinal plants, and the surrounding forests shelter leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deer, and numerous bird species. The Doteli-speaking communities around the park have cultural traditions quite different from the rest of Nepal, giving this trek a cultural dimension that few other national park visits can match.

What's Included

• Licensed, experienced trekking guide
• Porter support where included in your package
• Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
• Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
• Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
• Ground transport to and from the trailhead
• Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
• Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
• Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
• Domestic flights unless listed in Included
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
• Tips for your guide, porter and support team
• Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
• Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs

Responsible Travel Notes

• Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
• Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
• Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
• Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
• Respect sacred sites and community customs
• Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas

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