The Dhorpatan
The Dhorpatan is the only hunting reserve in the country. The reserve is divided into six blocks for hunting management purposes. The reserve’s elevation ranges from 2,850m to more than 7,000m. It is provide excellent mountain views of the Dhaulagiri range also Annapurna region. It is adjoined in Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung district of the Nepal. The reserve is characterizing by alpine, sub-alpine and high temperate vegetation. Common plant species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce. Pasturelands at higher elevations occupy more than 50% of the total reserve area. The Dhorpatan hunting reserve is one of the prime habitats for blue sheep, a coveted trophy. Other animals found include leopard, goral, sorrow, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar, rhesus macaque, languor monkey and mouse hare. Endangered animals in the reserve include musk deer, wolf and red panda. The bird species found within the reserve is rich in diversity including several endangered species of pheasants and partridges. Impeyan pheasant, cheer pheasant, Satyr Trapopan, and Himalayan pied woodpecker are also found here. If you go there for the hunting trekking you can see verious type of the western community of the Nepal.
How to get there
Public bus service is available from Kathmandu to Tansen-Tamgash Gulmi from where the reserve HQ is a three-day walk via Burtibang. Air service links Baglung from Kathmandu and Pokhara. The reserve HQ could be reached in 4 days walk from Balewa-Baglung.
Public bus can be taken to Baglung from Pokhara followed by 4 days walk via Baglung Beni - Darbang -Lumsung and Jaljala to reach Dhorpatan. Chartered service helicopter may be available on request from Kathmandu.
Area for hunting : Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
Best season for hunting : MARCH ,APRIL ,OCTOBER and NOVEMBER
Current available hunting : Himalayan Tahr,Blue Sheep, Wild Boar,Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar.
Current price for hunting Tahr: 1 hunter hunting 1 Himalayan Tahr : $10900
License / permits : $1500
Local development fee : $1000
Hiring helicopter to hunt : $15000
Dhorpatan Hunting Trek Itinerary.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu international airport reception and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Full free day in kathmandu for the sight seeing of the world heritage site nad back to hotel
Day 03: Flight or drive by private car From Kathmandu to Pokhara On hotel
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Beni by private car
Day 05: From Beni to Darbang by jeep then trek to Dharapani On camp
Day 06: From Dharapani to Lumsung On camp
Day 07: From Lumsung to Tallo Jaljala On camp
Day 08: Form Jaljala to Dhorpatan On camp
Day 09: Rest day in Dhorpatan and go to visit view point if the Suriban Dada then back to camp On camp
Day 10: From Dhorpatan to Bobang On camp
Day 11: From Bobang to Burtibang On camp
Day 12: From Burtibang to Baglung by Jeep On hotel
Day 13: From Baglung to Pokhara by private car On hotel
Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu by private car and transferred to hotel
Day 15: Free day in Kathmandu for the some where sight seeing, sopping and relaxing then back to hotel.
Day 16: Final departure to your homeland country, Transfer to airport from hotel then see off!!!
Dhorpatan Hunting Trekking Cost Include.
- Airport and hotel pickups and drops
- Dhorpatan permit and TIMS Permit
- Accommodation in Kathmandu 4 nights
- Necessary Permit & National Park fees.
- Hotel in Pokhara
- All transportation by land tourist bus and local jeep or bus etc.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee) during the trek
- Required trekking staffs guide cook kitchen boys and porters.
Camping equipments. - Food, accommodation, salary and insurance for the trekking staffs. Dhorpatan Hunting Trekking Cost Exclude.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and pokhara
- Your travel insurance (compulsory)
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person)
- Personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks and mineral water
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking
