Far West & Karnali · Experiences
Nature in Far West & Karnali
Ridges, viewpoints, lakes and forests. Viewpoints at the right hour, rhododendron forests in season and quiet days outdoors.
NatureBirding walk around the main lake
Walk the forest path along the main lake at dawn with binoculars and a local guide, watching wintering ducks, herons, …
NatureWalking the high patans of Khaptad
Spend a full day walking between Khaptad's famous meadows on wide grassy trails, through fir and rhododendron forest, with views …
NatureMorning walk around Jigale lake
Walk the shore of Jigale, the largest of Ramaroshan's twelve lakes and shaped like the letter Y, in the still …
NatureKinimini, the great meadow of Achham
Walk out to Kinimini patan, Ramaroshan's largest meadow, where the Kailash stream winds through open grass and herders bring their …
NatureSunrise over Api and Saipal
Climb to a ridge above the lakes before dawn to watch the first light touch the snow of Api and …
NatureGrebes, pochards and coots on the lake
Spend an early morning with binoculars on Rara's quiet bays, watching coots, grebes and wintering ducks on the largest lake …
NatureWaiting at the Rani Tal watchtower
Sit in the watchtower above Rani Tal, a forest-ringed lake in the east of the park, and wait for deer, …
NatureBirding for florican and grassland rarities
A morning with a birding guide on the grasslands and wetlands of Shuklaphanta, looking for the endangered Bengal florican, swamp …