Nepal is an ultimate destination not only for adventure but also for many other reasons, including for hunting. Dhorpatan hunting reserve is the spot located adjoining between Myagdi and Baglung district, just bellow the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range in the western Nepal. The reserve stretching over 1,325 sq km is located in between 3,000 to 7,000 meters. This reserve is the home of various animals including leopard, blue sheep, Ghoral, Serow, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black beer, barking deer, wild boar, Rhesus monkey, Langur and various endangered birds like Pheasant, Danphe, Partridge among others.
This is only the place where the license hunting is allowed. If you are interested in hunting sport, you will be granted a license for certain days or period and go for hunting animals and birds in the reserve. The hunting trip begins with short drive some 72 km away from Pokhara to Baglung and then you will have nearly about 4 days trekking and finally reach at the reserve and camp nearby. After completing the permission formalities, you will then enjoy with hunting sports and finally exploring all around you will return back to Pokhara along same route, subsequently to Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus or by flight overnight at Hotel
- Day 02: Darbang : After B/F drive to Darbang through Nayapul, Beni and to Darbang by Landcruiser. 6 hrs drive /50km rough road 3 Meals.
- Day 03: Darbang to Muna village 5 hours walk stay in a simple lodge 3 Meals
- Day 04: Gajurkhani : From here we hire horses and reach Dhorpatan in 5 hrs. On the way you see beautiful Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountain range, Crystal River & waterfall on the way. 3 Meals
- Day 05: Dhorpatan : We pay taxes and go for hunting with local guides. We stay in tents. Beautiful sub alpine forest and tranquility 3 Meals
- Day 06: Dhorpatan: For the whole day we go for hunting with horses and local guide, enjoywilderness, serenity of deep jungle. 3 Meals
- Day 07: Muna: After L/C we come back to Muna with horse. Stay overnight in Magar village. (Brave Gurkha Soilders) 3 Meals.
- Day 08: Tatopani : Early in the morning start walking to Beni Tatopani, enjoy Natural hot spring only. Deep relaxation. 3 Meals
- Day 09: Pokhara: In the morning after visiting Beni Bazaar, we drive to Pokhara in a luxury vehicle. Evening cultural program 3 Meals
- Day 10: Pokhara : In the morning Sunrise tour, Pokhara sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu by pm flight. Happy journey! Adieu! 2 Meals
Cost Includes
- Entry fees, hunting fees, taxes, guide, porter, horses, 3 meals, accommodation in local lodges and tents,
Cost Excludes
- Photography & filming fee * Guns and bullets * Alcohol * Insurance fee
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 :Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus or by flight overnight at Hotel
- Day 02 :Darbang : After B/F drive to Darbang through Nayapul, Beni and to Darbang by Landcruiser. 6 hrs drive /50km rough road 3 Meals.
- Day 03 :Darbang to Muna village 5 hours walk stay in a simple lodge 3 Meals
- Day 04 :Gajurkhani : From here we hire horses and reach Dhorpatan in 5 hrs. On the way you see beautiful Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountain range, Crystal River & waterfall on the way. 3 Meals
- Day 05 :Dhorpatan : We pay taxes and go for hunting with local guides. We stay in tents. Beautiful sub alpine forest and tranquility 3 Meals
- Day 06 :Dhorpatan: For the whole day we go for hunting with horses and local guide, enjoywilderness, serenity of deep jungle. 3 Meals
- Day 07 :Muna: After L/C we come back to Muna with horse. Stay overnight in Magar village. (Brave Gurkha Soilders) 3 Meals.
- Day 08 :Tatopani : Early in the morning start walking to Beni Tatopani, enjoy Natural hot spring only. Deep relaxation. 3 Meals
- Day 09 :Pokhara: In the morning after visiting Beni Bazaar, we drive to Pokhara in a luxury vehicle. Evening cultural program 3 Meals
- Day 10 :Pokhara : In the morning Sunrise tour, Pokhara sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu by pm flight. Happy journey! Adieu! 2 Meals
Useful Info
Note: It is not good to kill any living beings, however, there are some groups who keep deep interest in hunting. So, we have prepared and designed this tour package just for them. This avoids illegal hunting in some extend we believe.
TOUR COST USD 990 per person (Minimum 4 Pax required)
BOOKING CONDITION: All the personal details passport photocopy, full name and address, date of birth, profession, nationality must be sent 1 months in advance with 25% (of total trip cost) non refundable advance payment.
NOTE: As this is alpine zone, warm clothes are most necessary, general physical fitness is require before departure for health balance and acclimatization
RISK AND LIABILITES: We highly advise guests to have full insurance against medical and personal accident risk. Our effort is to make your journey smooth and pleasant. We shall not be responsible for any alteration or cancellation of program due to any unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as road blockade, landslide, and snow, political unrest cancellation of flight, helicopter mechanical problem, delayed arrival, sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurring thereby shall be paid by the clients on the spot