Khaptad Baba Ashram & Tribeni Dham
खप्तड बाबा आश्रम र त्रिवेणी धाम
Khaptad National Park, Bajhang, Sudurpashchim Province
Overview
On the high rolling grasslands of Khaptad — a plateau shared by Bajhang, Bajura, Achham and Doti — stand the ashram of the celebrated saint Khaptad Baba and the sacred confluence of Tribeni. The area combines spiritual retreat, a Shiva pilgrimage and one of the most striking cultural-natural landscapes of far-western Nepal.
Historical background
Khaptad Baba (Swami Sachchidananda) settled here in the mid-20th century, practising meditation and teaching for decades; his ashram became a place of pilgrimage and reflection. The Tribeni confluence and nearby shrines have older traditions of Shiva worship, with festivals held at full moon.
Cultural significance
Khaptad is a unique blend of ashram heritage, Hindu pilgrimage and protected high-altitude landscape; the Khaptad Baba ashram and Tribeni Dham draw pilgrims and seekers, especially during the Gangadashahara and Janai Purnima fairs.
Architectural details
The built heritage is modest — the saint's ashram huts, small shrines and the Tribeni temples — set within open meadows (patan) and forest; the cultural value lies in the sacred landscape rather than monumental structures.
Condition & conservation
Current condition: Active seasonal pilgrimage and retreat site
Within Khaptad National Park; protection balances the religious heritage with the fragile alpine ecosystem.
3D model coming soon
A 3D Gaussian Splat capture of Khaptad Baba Ashram & Tribeni Dham is planned. Our reference capture of the Chandeswori Temple is available in the viewer today.
See the reference 3D modelGallery
References
- Nepal Tourism Board — Khaptad· Tourism
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