Khaptad National Park Trek via Rara Lake

Trip Brief

  • Duration 16 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max- Altitude 3200 Meters
  • Starting Point - Ending Point Talcha Airport - Dhangadi
  • Guide Language English

This extraordinary trek takes you from Rara Lake, Nepal’s biggest lake, to Khaptad National Park, a hidden gem in Far West Nepal.
The serenely beautiful Rara Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and thick pine forests. It is a stunning sight, especially on a still day when the mountains and clouds reflect in the tranquil waters.

Khaptad offers you a beautiful variety of landscapes, with rolling green hills, moorlands, steep slopes and streams. 567 species of flora have been recorded in this protected area, including rhododendron forests, oak and pine forests. From the park you can see the Api and Saipal Himalayan ranges.

Khaptad is great for spotting wildlife and birds, with 23 species of mammals and 287 types of birds. Mammal species symbolic of the park are leopard, Himalayan black bear, wild dog and musk deer. Bird species include the beautiful Impeyan pheasant (danphe; Nepal’s national bird), Peregrin falcon, the white rumped vulture and many types of partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and eagles.

Go into the wild and venture through thick forests, alpine landscapes and remote mountain villages which have seen very few tourists. This is a perfect trek for the adventurer looking for a real wilderness experience.

The accommodation on this trek is a mix of camping and basic teahouses. In the winter season please check with a your travel agency if teahouses are open.


Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, W Adventures representative will welcome you and take your hotel,

Day 02: Trek preparation day and Kathmandu Valley sightseeing,

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (75 m / 246 ft), 45 minutes,

Day 04: Flight Nepalgunj to Talcha Airport (2200 m / 7216 ft) and trek to Rara Lake (2990 m / 9807 ft), 3-4 hrs,

Day 05: Explore around Rara Lake., visit Murma Top and other beautiful viewpoints

Day 06: Trek from Rara Lake to Sirkot (2041 m / 6695 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 07: Trek from Sirkot to Jholunge Pul (1400 m / 4592 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 08: Trek from Jholunge Pul to Kolti (1390 m / 4559 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 09: Trek from Kolti to Martadi (1591 m / 5218 ft), 9-10 hrs,

Day 10: Trek from Martadi to Dogadi (1490 m / 4887 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 11: Trek from Dogadi to Khaptad Campsite (3020 m / 9906 ft), 8-9 hrs,

Day 12: Explore Khaptad National Park and visit Khaptad Baba Ashram,

Day 13: Trek from Khaptad Campsite to Bajhang (Tamail), 9-10 hrs,

Day 14: Drive to Dhangadhi, 9-10 hrs,

Day 15: Flight Dhangadhi to Kathmandu, 1 hrs,

Day 16: Fly back home.

Cost Includes

  • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers in private vehicle e.g. car, jeep, van etc.
  • Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
  • Flights Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Talcha Airport, Dhangadi-Kathmandu
  • All land transportation
  • Nepal Government Certified (license holder) English Speaking mountain climbing-trekking guide(s)
  • Professional and strong mountain trekking assistance guide, sarder, porters, tent boy, kitchen helpers, cook etc.
  • National and Conservation Area Trekking Entry Permits
  • Special Restricted area trekking permits
  • Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
  • Tea-coffee, Juice, Milk, Soups, Bakery foods, Snacks, Vegetables, Meats, Eggs etc.
  • Camping (tent) accommodation during the trek
  • Camping equipments: tents (sleeping, kitchen, dining, toilet), mattress, kitchenware, basket, table and chairs, rope etc.
  • First aid and medical kits
  • Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipments, insurance and other facilities to the trekking staffs during the trek
  • Welcome & Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant
  • All kind of rescue arrangements
  • All kind of local and government TAX etc.

Cost Excludes

  • Kathmandu Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
  • Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations
  • International airfare
  • Tips for the trekking staffs and driver
  • Alcoholic items
  • Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking equipment, SIM Card etc.
  • Nepal Visa fee
  • Cost raised by unpredictable conditions: cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
  • Others expenses which are not mentioned above in INCLUDE section

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