Khaptad National Park

Khaptad National Park is a national park 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 and ranges in elevation from.

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History

Khaptad National Park was established in 1984 on the advice of Khaptad Baba; a buffer zone of was declared in 2006.

Vegetation

Khaptad National Park consists of moorland, steep slopes and streams, with 567 floral species. Vegetation types include chir pine-rhododendron forest, oak forest and Himalayan fir-hemlock-oak forest and alder forest in riverine areas.
Medicinal plants encompass 224 species.

Fauna

Khaptad National Park harbours 23 mammals including Indian leopard, Himalayan black bear, dhole and Alpine musk deer; 287 bird species include the Impeyan pheasant, peregrine falcon and white-rumped vulture; 23 amphibians and reptiles have also been recorded.