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Badimalika temple is a holy temple located in the Bajura district of Far Western Nepal and is a rarely visited pilgrimage site. The wonderful journey to the sacred site combined with the naturally gifted Khaptad National Park is the Badimalika trek with Khaptad National Park journey offered exclusively by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours. Badimalika Cultural Trek is one of the newly opened religious type of treks in Nepal. It is an important center for religious, historical, cultural and natural attractions as various myths is connected to this area. Badimalika Temple is said to be dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati. Ganga Dashahara is annual festival held in the temple during full moon night in the month of August. Pilgrims from Nepal and neighboring countries turn up in thousands to pray and worship in this temple. The trekking area is also home to Khaptad National Park which is one of Nepal’s smallest National parks covering 225 square km only.
People believe that a holy saint named Khaptad practiced yoga and meditation and spent his entire life in this place and thus national park was named after his name. The forest which is found here is a mix of tropical and alpine forest. According to the recent report, 150 species of wild grassland flowers and berries and over 200 species of herb plants unique to the Himalayas have been recorded in this area. Moreover, 270 species of resident and migratory birds and 20 mammals like musk deer, black bears, barking deer, Himalayan large cats, langur monkey and many other animals are also found in the National park. It is estimated to house 11 percent of flowers available in Nepal. The maximum altitude that we climb along this trek is 4200m. The trail is yet to be fully developed as it lacks in many facilities like lodges and guest houses, notice boards, signs and other information that we need throughout the trek. However local guides are available to guide you through the paths. Badimalika trek also offers you a chance to explore the cultures, traditions and religions of far-western region of Nepal.
Day 01: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and hotel transfer, Hotel
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, B, Hotel
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi and drive to Jadanga, BLD, Lodge
Day 04: Trek from Jadanga to Budhakrodh, BLD, Tented camping
Day 05: Trek from Budhakrodh to Bhitachina, BLD, Tented camping
Day 06: Trek from Bhitachina to Tribeni, BLD, Tented camping
Day 07: Trek from Tribeni to Badimalika Temple (4200m), BLD, Tented camping
Day 08: Trek from Badimalika temple to Dhalpuri Pokhari, BLD, Lodge
Day 09: Trek from Dhalpuri Pokhari to Bhansainkharka, BLD, Lodge
Day 10: Trek from Bhansainkharka to Laskechaur, BLD, Lodge
Day 11: Trek from Laskechaur to Khaptad National Park, BLD, Lodge
Day 12: Explore around Khaptad National Park, BLD, Lodge
Day 13: Trek from Khaptad National Park to Silgadhi, BLD, Lodge
Day 14: Fly from Dipayal Silgadhi back to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel
Day 15: Final international departure, B, Flight.
Day 01: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and hotel transfer, Hotel
Namaste and welcome to Nepal. From this point onward, you’re at the safest and the happiest hands. Our guide will receive and transfer you to the hotel for rest. Slight briefing will be done over the dinner.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, B, Hotel
Kathmandu is the city rich in history and culture and also is the major attraction city for the tourists. Being the second day in Nepal, this day is for the fun sightseeing over the Kathmandu valley visiting the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of the valley.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi and drive to Jadanga, BLD, Lodge
After breakfast in same hotel, we take flight to Dhangadhi. The district Dhangadhi is full of unique cultures, traditions and historical places surrounded with hills. The drive offers you the great and breathtaking views of Nepalese mountain peaks like Api and Saipal. From Sanfe, we take a short drive and finally reach Jadanga. Overnight stay in lodge.
Day 04: Trek from Jadanga to Budhakrodh, BLD, Tented camping
The official trek starts today with breakfast in the same hotel. The trek starts with little bit of difficulty but after an hour and walking on, we begin to enjoy the trek. We walk uphill through beautiful landscape then arrive at small settlement known by the name Budhakrodh. We take our meals here and finally settle down in the tented camp.
Day 05: Trek from Budhakrodh to Bhitachina, BLD, Tented camping
The trek in this day takes us through dense forest with gain in altitude. The trekking path passes the dense forest of Rhododendron, Pine and Oak. We then reach Bhaisi Kharka where we will have the lunch. Continuing the walk again, we get to climb and pass grasslands to arrive finally at Bhitachina. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 06: Trek from Bhitachina to Tribeni, BLD, Tented camping
We take a leave for our next stop Tribeni. The walk goes through big grassland and crosses waterfalls and water streams. Tribeni is a famous place with religious significance. During big festivals in this area, you can see huge number of people and the tents. Mostly in Janai Purnima festival, around 15,000 pilgrims visit this site to worship this river and to take the holy bath.
Day 07: Trek from Tribeni to Badimalika Temple (4200m), BLD, Tented camping
Badimalika is one of the major temples in Nepal with a myth connected to it. The people performing religious activity bathe in nearby river and then heads towards the temple to worship. It might be one of the best ways to preserve the culture of this place. But if you want you can go straight to the temple, you can also do so. Here, we visit the temple and witness stunning views of mountains shining in front of us if the weather is clean. Overnight at camp.
Day 08: Trek from Badimalika temple to Dhalpuri Pokhari, BLD, Lodge
After early morning breakfast, we go through Dharmaghar and then to Dhalpuri Pokhari. The trail is pretty easy and you will see small forest as we trek to Dhalpuri Pokhari (Lake). Overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Trek from Dhalpuri Pokhari to Bhansainkharka, BLD, Lodge
Today we leave for Bhansainkharka which is going to be a long walk. To reach our destination, we have to pass Lamagada and Mourya on our way and finally reach Bhansainkharka for overnight. The trek is beautiful with the views of green forest and landscape surrounding us.
Day 10: Trek from Bhansainkharka to Laskechaur, BLD, Lodge
We take a leave from Bhansainkharka and head towards Laskechaur. We reach Laskechaur by passing through amazing landscape and this is a beautiful trek as compared to yesterday’s long journey. Overnight at lodge in Laskechaur.
Day 11: Trek from Laskechaur to Khaptad National Park, BLD, Lodge
Today we pass through dense forest of the Khaptad National park. Walking across grasslands for few hours we reach headquarter of Khaptad National park and visit popular places like Baba’s Ashram and Triveni. “Khaptad Baba” is very popular and is known as a great master having religious and social philosophy in the society. An overnight stay in lodge.
Day 12: Explore around Khaptad National Park, BLD, Lodge
This day we explore Khaptad National Park. We visit Museum, Khaptad Danda, Patan and Tower. Khaptad National Park was established in 1984 extended to the total area of 225 square km and ranges in elevation from 1400m to 3300m. The park is rich in floras and faunas and preserves 224 species of medicinal herbs, 270 species of birds, different animals and it is estimated to house 11 percent of flowers available in Nepal. After a whole day exploring of the National Park, we rest and prepare for next day trek to Silgadhi.
Day 13: Trek from Khaptad National Park to Silgadhi, BLD, Lodge
After breakfast we start the walk again towards Silgadhi. Silgadhi is a municipality and district headquarter of Doti district. This is the most developed city in the Doti district as it is the district headquarter. Major services and facilities are available here, near to airport in Dipayal Silgadhi. We book our tickets for our next day flight to Kathmandu.
Day 14: Fly from Dipayal Silgadhi back to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel
We head towards airport in early morning to catch the first flight. The flight gives us an opportunity to see mountains in far distance and the low valleys below. After the arrival in Kathmandu, you can do shopping or rest in the hotel. In the evening, small dinner program will be held with dances and folk songs.
Day 15: Final international departure, B, Flight.
It’s time to say farewell to the team of nature and adventure lovers. Goodbye and our staff will drop you in the airport for your sweet flight back home.
Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges and tented camps during the trek.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost. For the rest of the days, we boil the water on our own.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park.
We have had many solo travelers in the past. Nepal is totally safe to travel even in the Himalayas, even though you are solo. No matter if you're a solo female or a male traveler, you can hike in the Himalayas doubtlessly, with our experienced guide.
Extra personal expenses during and after trek
The clients are responsible for their own personal expenses during or after the treks like, for buying beverages and snacks, WiFi, doing laundry, buying souvenirs & personal equipment, tips for the field staffs, etc. Therefore, we recommend you to bring some extra cash (in dollars or euro, etc.) of about $300-500, and change it into Nepali Rupees since only NPR are accepted in majority of the Nepali market.
Shower during the trek
It's an important matter to discuss about. After a day's end, you might feel like showering and get fresh. It's a good idea on the lower altitudes but if you're on the higher altitudes (more than 3500m), we recommend to shower on intervals. People seem to catch a cold easily after showering which can lead to altitude sickness. Teahouses in the lower elevation offers you hot shower, but in the upper elevation, a bucket of hot water is provided. They charge a little extra for the hot water bath ($2-5).
Laundry on the trail
There are some teahouses which offer laundry services and you can use their service. However, most of the lodges don't have laundry service and you might have to either wash your clothes yourself or postpone until you arrive in Kathmandu or in any city. Please plan in advance about it.
Important point to Note
We always suggest you to keep extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking many domestic flights. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change anytime drastically which means your flight can be delayed or at worst cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Badimalika trekkers, that extra days are needed.
How much does the Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park cost?
The cost of the Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park varies from $1200-$2200 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the group sizes. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
In Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park, we will provide you the teahouses and tented camping accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Only few teahouses have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Also few teahouses provide the European toilets while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
During the camping days, you will be sleeping in the camps set up by our field Sherpa staffs. There will be separate kitchen and dining and toilet tents. Your meals will be freshly cooked and you will be served day and nights by our Sherpas. Our staffs will carry the sleeping bags, pillows and mattresses for you to sleep in the tents. Undoubtedly, you will have a perfect camping trek experience with Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
What are the permits that I need for Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
For Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park, you will need to make two permits: Khaptad National Park fee and TIMS {Trekkers' Information Management System} card.
How does this tipping system in Nepal work and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
You can charge your electronic devices during Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park only for few days but also by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park route has poor network coverage most of the days. But you can buy one of the Nepalese Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu which has coverage mostly all over Nepal. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek whenever available.
WiFi is hardly available during the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Badimalika with Khaptad National Park?
Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Badimalika with Khaptad National Park. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
The itinerary of our Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4200 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park demands moderate physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, it's going to be tough on you but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least one month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Badimalika with Khaptad National Park.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
Full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse / tented camps where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are good choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc. during teahouse days. Except in camping days, when freshly cooked meals will be served and usually the foods are basic and with few choices but they will certainly be healthy and nutritious. Our Sherpas will make sure that you eat enough food for the trekking journey.
Do I need a travel insurance for Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Badimalika with Khaptad National Park. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4200 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
In general, most of the places in Nepal don't accept the card payments as they are remote and of limited use to them. So, we recommend you to withdraw some cash before departing for the journey. ATMs will charge you minimal service fee for withdrawing money and you will also get good exchange rate from the banks.
How much weight of luggage can I take during the trek?
Our porter is allowed to carry maximum of 25 kg so, since 2 clients will share one porter, both of your combined weights shouldn't be more than 18-20kg. We care about our porters and he also has his personal belongings to carry as well.
For the important things and your personal items, you might have to carry your own backpack. But please, only carry the essentials and you will have to leave the rest of the unimportant items, either in the hotel's locker room or in our office store for free.
Is there any age limit for Badimalika trekking?
Not, at all. No matter if you're 5 years old or 85, you can trek as long as you can. In fact, the children seem to adapt to the high altitudes faster than an adult. So, as long as you're willing to hike the Himalayas, you can hike no matter what your age is.
How do you take the remaining balance on arrival in Kathmandu? Do I need to pay you by cash or I can use my card?
On arrival in Kathmandu, you can pay the remaining balance either on cash or by card. We prefer to be paid in cash (doesn't matter which currency) rather than by card but however, you can also swipe your card which will incur you extra 3.5% charge from the bank.
How big should my backpack be?
It all depends on what you wish to carry on your day pack. We recommend a backpack between 20-40 liter or roughly the size of a school bag.
If I have to use a restroom during the hike or trek, where can I use the restroom?
You can easily access the restrooms of any teahouses on the trail. If in case it's urgent and you cannot find any teahouses around, you can always go off the trail to ease yourself. During camping days, you have to do it in the nature.
Can I leave my luggage in Kathmandu?
Definitely, you can leave your excess stuffs in Kathmandu. Either you can leave them on the hotel's locker room or in our office store for free.
What about extra days and nights in Kathmandu?
For any extra days and nights in Kathmandu which is outside of your schedule, you can let us know beforehand and we can book the hotels for you and also other add-ons or activities as you may like. If under unforeseen circumstances you get extra days in Kathmandu after the trek, we shall work out the right solution for you.
What if I get sick or injured during the trek?
Like we said earlier, we, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. Our professional team is always with you and monitoring you to ensure your wellness and safety. Our experienced and well-trained guide will use his emergency skills in case of emergency; either if you get injured or if you get sick. If it's regarding a symptom of altitude sickness or AMS, you will have to go down to the lower altitudes as fast as possible in order to gain your energy back. You can always continue in the later days or retreat as per your choice. In case of necessity, he will arrange the rescue helicopter for you as well to get the quick medical attention in Kathmandu.
How cold is it during the Badimalika trek with Khaptad national park?
The places in the mountainous region are always cold no matter which season or what time. But the temperatures vary depending on the season and altitude.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Badimalika Trek with Khaptad National Park?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Badimalika with Khaptad National Park. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Badimalika with Khaptad National Park. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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