Hunting

Hunting

Licensed hunting is allowed in Dhorpatan Hunting Reseve in West Nepal. Dhorpatan is a prime habitat of blue sheep, Ghoral serow, Himalayan tahr, black bear pheasant and partridge. Endangered species here are chir pheasant and red panda. Hunting is allowed only after acquiring license from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation in Kathmandu and is restricted to a certain time in a year, Dhorlpatan is four days treks from Baglung which is 72km. from Pokhara. The best time to visit Dhorpatan is during February through April and August through October. Accommodation is offered in tented camps by agencies or at one of the village houses. For details- www.dnpwc.gov.np