Hunting Tour

Tour Type	Nos. of Day	Code	Size	Visiting destinations
Hunting Tour	15-20 days	000	2 - Above	Dhorpatan of Baglungi

Amazing trip in Nepal, challenging, Breathtaking,Un-paralleled. These words describe hunting in this region of the world. Hunting in the Himalayas of Nepal must truly rank as one of the pinnacles of achievements in the world of hunting. Experienced sheep hunters rate the Himalayan Blue Sheep hunt in Nepal as one of the most challenging sheep hunts in the world. Seven stars offer you hunt for trophy Himalayan Blue Sheep and Himalayan Tahr in the remotest areas of far western Nepal. He personally supervises each hunt with the full support of outstanding Sherpa guides, unparalleled for their high altitude mountain knowledge and guiding experience.

In this ecological awakening age hunting seems quite contradictory but Nepal has been a favored ground for hunters since 9th century. In the Himalayan Kingdom, controlled hunting is allowed with proper license and certain seasons of the year. Hunting license is issued by the Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation in Kathmandu and there are a few hunting outfitters who can make arrangements.
The organized hunting parties trek or fly (helicopter) into the high terrain areas in quest of the Himalayan Tahr and the Blue Sheep. Mid-elevation prizes include wild goat and sheep; in the Terai lowlands deer are sought. Hunting in Nepal is permitted only in designated areas, and a licensed guide must accompany hunting parties.
Dhorpatan Hunting 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.Besides hunting, Dhorpatan is also an attractive destination for the trekker and wildlife enthusiast as protection has enabled animal numbers to increase in this rarely visited area.

Dhorpatan can be reached from Pokhara within the 5 days of hike away or there is also the option of flying to Dolpa. The best time to visit Dhorpatan is February-April and August-October. Accommodation here is on tented camp which can be provided by the seven star trekking and tour or at one of the villages.

Besides national parks and wildlife reserves His Majesty's Government of Nepal has also set aside a hunting reserve at Dhorpatan where controlled hunting of some species is allowed. Covering an area of 1,325 sq. km., the reserve is situated on the southern flanks of Mt. Dhaulangiri I (8,167 m.) in districts of Rukum, Baglung and Myagdi in western Nepal.

The area's vegetation is characterized 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 Thar, black bear, pheasant and partridge. Endangered species of the area include the red panda and cheer pheasant. Controlled hunting is allowed with proper license and certain seasons of the year. Game license 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.

BLUE SHEEP HUNTS
March - April & October – November

Observers in USD	in one Hunter $)-Permit & License in USD	2 or more Hunters (Permit & License in USD)	Permit Duration
125 per day	9,980 (Permits + Licenses 1,900) Helicopter Charter: 5,570	7,575 (Permits + License 1,900) Helicopter Charter: 2,900 Per person	14 Days

HIMALAYAN THAR HUNTS
November – April

Observers in USD	in one Hunter $)-Permit & License in USD	2 or more Hunters (Permit & License in USD)	Permit Duration
125 per day	8,700 (Permits + Licenses – 1,400) Helicopter Charter : 5,570.00	6,700 (Permits + Licenses – 1,400) Helicopter Charter : 2,750.00	12 – 17 days

BLUE SHEEP & HIMALAYAN THAR HUNTS
March - April & October – November

Observers in USD	in one Hunter $)-Permit & License in USD	2 or more Hunters (Permit & License in USD)	Permit Duration
125 per Day	15,400 (Permits + Licenses - 2,500) Helicopter charter: 5,570	13,500 (Permits + Licenses - 2,500) Helicopter charter: 2,750 Per Person	17 days

There are two options:

1. By Helicopter Tour
2. By Land Trekking

Option - I     Itinerary for Helicopter tour

Day 01	Arrive Kathmandu Airport, you will be receiving at Airport organize necessary custom formalities then transfer to Hotel. Arriving airport after 3 pm, custom formality could not be completed and weapons stay at Airport custom.
Day 02	Kathmandu, complete the government formalities & make final preparation to leave following days to Hunt. Other option is commence trip in the evening driving by Land cruiser to Burtibang or Dovan which will take 12 hrs.
Day 03	Fly by Helicopter in the morning then walk up to Camp overnight Camping Service.
Day 04-07	Blue sheep Hunting Period Overnight Camping Full Board Basis
Day 08-12	Himalayan Tahr hunting Period overnight Hotel
Day 13	Fly by Helicopter to Kathmandu overnight Hotel
Day 14	Kathmandu, documentation preparation for trophy export, overnight Hotel
Day 15	Final Departure, transfer to Airport clear custom of trophy & weapons

Option - II     Itinerary for Land Trekking

Day 01	Arrive Kathmandu Airport, you will be receiving at Airport organize necessary custom formalities then transfer to Hotel. Arriving airport after 3 pm, custom formality could not be completed and weapons stay at Airport custom.
Day 02	Kathmandu, complete the government formalities & make final preparation to leave following days to Hunt. Other option is commence trip in the evening driving by Land cruiser to Burtibang or Dovan which will take 12 hrs.
Day 03-05	Trekking to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve on Camping Full Board Basis.
Day 06-10	Blue sheep Hunting Period Overnight Camping Full Board Basis
Day 11-14	Himalayan Tahr Hunting Period overnight Camping Full Board Basis.
Day 15-17	Trekking to Dovan or Burtibang overnight Camping Full Board Basis
Day 18	Drive to Kathmandu Overnight Hotel BB Basis.
Day 19	Kathmandu, documentation preparation for trophy export, overnight Hotel
Day20	Final Departure

Cost  Include	Cost Exclude
Hotel Accommodation on BB Plan. Full board Camping Service Full board meal during the trip. Professional English Speaking Guide Cook & Porter Necessary government fees. License Fees and all the transportation. Land Transportation.	Travel Insurance. Evacuation fee, if need Tipping for trip assistance. Local Conservation fees. Helicopter Charter Fees. Single supplementary, if needed. Visa fee. Departure Tax. Alcohol item during the trip. Int’l call, mail & Cargo charge Int’l & Domestic air fare. Hunting equipment fee.

 

Bookings and Payments 

All Booking are subjected to made 60 days prior, with at least 30% of payment of the Trekking/Tour cost with additional full payment & other government charges. This will constitute acceptance by you of these Terms and Conditions. You need to submit a copy of each passport to our office via email or fax including two photos of passport size for TIMS Card, Trekking Permit, Hunting Permit and fee Purpose. All payments are required per person as per trip

Note:	10% commission will be provide for the tour agents/tour operators.
	50% discount for a tour leader if there are 15 – 20 pax in a group and 100% free for the tour leader if there are 25 and above pax in a group.