Tour in Nepal >> Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Tour

The area's vegetation is characterised by well-developed mixed-hardwood forest at lower elevation and many plant species of drier climate to the north. Tree species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce. As in many other protected environments of Nepal, the reserve includes several villages inhabited by hill tribes as well as people of Tibetan descent who supplement farming with trade and animal husbandry.

The reserve is one of the prime habitats of blue sheep, a highly prized trophy animal, which is the main target of hunters. Other game species are ghoral, serow, Himalayan tahr, black bear, pheasant and partridge. Endangered species of the area include the red panda and cheer pheasant. Controlled hunting is allowed with proper licence and certain seasons of the year. Game licence is issued by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation in Kathmandu and there are a few hunting outfitters who can make arrangements for expeditions. Besides hunting, Dhorpatan is also an attractive destination for the trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts as protection has enabled animal numbers to increase in this rarely visited area.

Indanger animal in the reserve are mush deer,Wolf Red panda,cheer pheasant & dhaphe.The gateway to the region is Beni Baglung District mid west Nepal.The reserve headquater,The time to visit reserve is from Sep-May

 

 

Trip Facts:

Activities: tour ,sightseeing
Destination: Nepal –Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Duration:17days including Kathmandu city tour
Grade: Leisure Holidays
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Transportation: Car/Van Group
Size: Minimum two people to max. Twenty people
Best Time: All year round