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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.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Free day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley such as Boudha Nath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square (B)
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Baglung (B.L.D).
Day 04: Trek Baglung to Bijukot (B.L.D).
Day 05: Trek Biju Kot to Gal Kot, (B.L.D).
Day 06: Trek Gal Kot to Bhim Gheete, (B.L.D).
Day 07: Trek Bhim Gheete to Burtibang, (B.L.D).
Day 08: Trek Burtibang to Dowal Phedi, (B.L.D).
Day 09: Trek Dowal Phedi to Dhorpatan, (B.L.D).
Day 10: Rest & Animal Spotting, (B.L.D).
Day 11: Rest & Animal Spotting, (B.L.D).
Day 12: Trek Dhorpatan to Jaljala, (B.L.D).
Day 13: Trek Jaljala to Maraeni, (B.L.D).
Day 14: Trek Maraeni to Darbang, (B.L.D).
Day 15: Trek Darbang to Beni, (B.L.D).
Day 16: Drive Beni to Kathmandu. (B)
Day 17: Drive to Airport for Return flight (B)