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Khaptad national park
Khaptad national park is a national park in Nepal, established in 1984, covering 255 km² (98 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Nepal's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 255 km²
- Established
- 1984
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KEP · 146 km
Nearest airports to Khaptad national park
- 1 KEP146 kmstraight line
- 2 PGH150 kmstraight line
- 3 BEK177 kmstraight line
Pantnagar, IndiaMore about Khaptad national park
Khaptad national park is one of 13 national parks in Nepal. It covers 255 km² (25,500 ha) — about 2.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #11 largest national park in Nepal (1.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1984, 42 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Nepal (the first dates from 1973). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khaptad national park
The closest airport is Nepalgunj Airport (KEP), about 146 km away — around 3 h 9 min by car; alternatively Pantnagar Airport (PGH, 150 km). Other national parks within reach include Shuklaphanta National Park (305 km²), Dudhwa National Park (490 km²), Bardiya National Park (968 km²) and Rara National Park (106 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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