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Country: Nepal
Duration: 19 days
Area: Dhorpatan
Activities: Hunting trekking
Max. Group Size: 16  Person
Min. Group Size: 2 Person
Difficulty: Strenuous
Max. Altitude: 6,000  M.
Seasons: Feb-May,Sept-Nov

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Dhorpatan Sport Trophy Hunting

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve adjoins Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung districts in the Dhaulagiri Mountain range in West Nepal. Putha, Churen and Gurja Mountain extend over the northern boundary of the reserve. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve was established in 1983 and was gazette in 1987. Management objectives of the reserve allow sports hunting and preserve a representative high altitude, ecosystem in Western Nepal. The reserve extends over an area of 1325 sq.km and is the only hunting reserve in the country to meet the needs of hunting for Nepalese and foreign hunters of blue sheep and other game animals. Local people depend on the reserve to meet their requirements of timber, fuel-wood, fodder, and pasture.

The Tibetan refugee camp near the reserve headquarters has put more human pressure in the forest. Every year livestock grazing activities begin from February and last until October. More than 80,000 livestock enter the reserve for grazing. The majority of people belong to the Mongoloid race, including Mugar, Thakali and Gurung; Amalgamation of different ethnic groups has resulted in a mixed pattern of cultures.

Features: The higher elevations remain snow-capped throughout the year. Altitudes vary from 3000 m to more than 7000 m. The flat meadows above tree line (4000 m), locally known as Patans, are important for animals like the blue sheep and other herbivores. The reserve is divided into seven six blocks for hunting management purposes. The reserve is surrounded by villages on all sides except the north.

Climates
The monsoon fasts until the beginning of October. Day time temperatures are very low during winter due to strong winds. Higher elevations remain covered with cloud in the morning; later clouds are cleared by the wind. Snow may occur even at low elevation until early April, however, it soon melts. The best time to visit the reserve is March-April.

Flora & Fauna:
The reserve is characterized by alpine, sub-alpine and high temperate vegetation. Common plant species include fir, pine, and birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce. Pasturelands occupy more than 50 % of the total area of the reserve at higher elevation.The reserve is one of the prime habitats of blue sheep, a highly coveted trophy. Other animals found are: leopard, goral, serow, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur and mouse hare. Pheasants and partridge are common and their viable population in the reserve permits controlled hunting. Endangered animals in the reserve include: Musk deer, Wolf, Red panda, Cheer pheasant and Danphe. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation issue the hunting license.

Places of interest
Dhorbaraha a Hindu religious place on the banks of Uttarganga River near Dhorpatan is in Fagune block. Every year on the day of "Janai Purnima" in August, a religious fair is held here which many local devotees attend. The magnificent view of Dhaulagiri Mountain from Barse, Dogari and Gustung blocks are exceptional, Seng and Sundaha block are rich in wild animals.

Facilities
Local people are allowed to collect limited quantities of fuel-wood for their home use. Visitors are requested to be self-sufficient with fuel (Kerosene) before entering the reserve. Since no medical facilities are available in the reserve, it is suggested that visitors carry a comprehensive first-aid kit including medicines for intestinal disorders. Two hotels/lodges catering simple Nepali foods are located at Chhyantung near Dhorpatan.

How to get there
Private 4 wheel jeep is necessary from Kathmandu to Tansen-Burtibang where the reserve HQ is two-days walk or 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 helicopter service also available on request from Kathmandu.#####

Day by day Itinerary [Click here for detailed Itineray]
Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02 - Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley ( Pashupatinath ,Bouddha & Durbar Square) O/N at Hotel.
Day 03 - Drive to Burtibang by Jeep takes about 18-20 hours..O/N at Camp
Day 04 - Trek to Phalleri.5/6 hours. O/N at Camp
Day 05 - Trek to Dhorpatan valley.4/5 hours.O/N at Camp
Day 06 to 16 - Hunting period in different areas.
Day 17 - Trek to Jaljala phedi.5/6 hours. O/N at Camp
Day 18 - Crossing Jaljala Pass (3100m) and trek to Darbang.6/7 hours. O/N at Camp
Day 20 - Drive to Beni and Pokhara on Jeep. 6/7 hours.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 21 - Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel. O/N at Hotel
Day 22 - Rest day and shopping afternoon. Cultural dinner program at evening. O/N at Hotel.
Day 23 - Final Departure



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