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 225 km² (87 sq mi) and ranges in elevation from 1,400 to 3,300 m (4,600 to 10,800 ft).^[1]

Khaptad National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location	Nepal
Coordinates	29°16′12″N 80°59′24″E
Area	225 km2 (87 sq mi)
Established	1984
Governing body	Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

History

Khaptad National Park was established in 1984 on the advice of Khaptad Baba; a buffer zone of 216 km² (83 sq mi) was declared in 2006.^[1]

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.^[1] Medicinal plants encompass 224 species.^[2]

Fauna

Asiatic wild dog

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.^[1]