Khapted Reservation Area - Sudurpachim Nepal
🌅😊:- Founded: 2042 (1984) Established: 2063 (year 2006) Area: 225 sq km. Area: 216 square km. Located at the confluence of Bajhang, Bajura, Doti and Achham districts, this national park represents the mid-hill environment, flora and fauna. This Nikunj has Salla, Khasur and Nigalake forests as well as grassland suitable for wildlife. Among the wild animals found here are red deer, musk deer, ghoral, leopard, wild dog, wild cat, red monkey, langur monkey, as well as beautiful birds such as dhamfe, munal. This national park is also very important from a religious point of view. Places such as Triveni, Khaptad Dah, Sahasralinga etc. are considered holy pilgrimage places for Hindus. Thousands of pilgrims gather at these places on religious festivals like Ganga Dussehra, Janaipurnima and fill the fair. Khaptad Dah-Triveni area is proposed to be included in Ramsar list. This area, which has great potential for para-tourism, is lagging behind due to lack of publicity and other p