Khaptad National Park is located in the far north-west of Nepal and covers 225 square km of middle and high mountain terrain averaging an elevation of 3,000 meters above sea level. At lower elevations, the land is covered in sub-tropical forests and grasslands which give way to oak and coniferous forests highre up. Native species include the leopard, the yellow-throated marten, black bear, musk deer, ghoral and Himalayan tahr. The species of birds include pheasant, partridge, red- and yellow-billed blue magpie and Himalayan griffon. The park is also home to to the Khaptad Swami Ashram.

Activities include trekking. Accommodation is available in the form of camping.

To reach there, fly to Dipayal from Nepangunj followed by a three day walk.

The best time to visit is between March and May or October and November (when it is 10-20 degrees celcius). From June to September it is rainy and from December to February it is snow bound.