Sudurpashchim Province
Api, Saipal and the Khaptad meadows — the untrodden far-western Himalaya.
Legend
- Treks
- Hikes
- Mountains
- Lakes
Quick Stats
- Spots
- 13
- Landforms
- 4
- Terrain
- Far-Western Himalaya
Trails & landmarks
Khaptad National Park
Rolling patans (meadows) of the far-west — Khaptad Baba's ashram and 22 meadow-bowls in one plateau.
Khaptad Baba Ashram
The hermitage of Swami Khaptad Baba — a still sanctum in the middle of the meadow plateau.
Api Himal
The highest peak of the far-western Himalaya — a snow wedge above Darchula and the Mahakali.
Saipal
Bajhang's isolated 7000er — rarely attempted, approached from Talkot through untouched shepherd passes.
Badimalika
A Shakti peetha on a Bajura meadow ridge — Janai Purnima yatra to one of the highest Devi shrines.
Shuklaphanta National Park
Nepal's biggest grassland phanta — world's largest swamp-deer herd, tigers and elephants by the Mahakali.
Ghodaghodi Tal
A Ramsar wetland complex in Kailali — 13 lakes, 350+ bird species and a resident otter population.
Api Base Camp
The 10-day approach to Api through Darchula — dense forest, river crossings and the Nampa Dhura meadow.
Ramaroshan
Achham's hidden meadow — 12 patans and 18 kunds around a Shiva temple, overlooked by mainstream trekking.
Surma Sarovar
A high-altitude Bajhang lake — Janai Purnima pilgrims circle it for Surma Devi blessings.
Tripurasundari (Dadeldhura)
The far-west's most revered Shakti temple — a ridge-top shrine between Dadeldhura bazaar and Amargadhi fort.
Tripurasundari (Baitadi)
Baitadi's Melauli shrine — a far-west Shakti seat with a staircase of slate steps through oak and chestnut forest.
Saileshwari (Silgadhi)
Doti's tutelary goddess temple above Silgadhi bazaar — a riverside shrine with dense pipal groves and Khaptad views.