hunters. from , normally used by the international Chartered service of helicopter may be available onrequest Air servicelinksDhorpatanfromKathmanduandPokhara. to Dhorpatanwithin3daysofnormalwalk. also. Similarly,visitorscanreachbyfootfromBeni,Myagdi . NextrouteisTansen-TamgashGulmi- via Baglungbazar,JeepisavailablefromBurtibangto Public busserviceisavailablefromKathmandutoBurtibang How togetthere their livelihood. in closeconsultationwithlocalcommunitiesandenhance government ofNepalisplanningtodeclareabufferzone Chhyantung andPakhatharvillageatDhorpatan.The lodges cateringwithsimpleNepalifoodsarelocatedat (Kerosene/gas) beforeenteringthereserve.Somehotels/ Visitors Accomodation andotherFacilities cloud due tostrongwinds.Higherelevationremainscoveredwith October. Daytimetemperatureisverylowduringwinter September-October. Monsoon lasts until the beginning of The besttimetovisitthereserveisMarch-April& Best Season elevation untilearlyApril,however,itsoonmelts. clouds areclearedbywind.Snowmayoccurevenatlow in the are morning. requested Later, to during be self-sufficient the day and in with evenings fuel • Usesafedrinkingwater(purify wateryourself). • • • Stop pollution Visitors • • Safety Precaution • • • • Documentary/filming • • • • Drone • Visitors • • • • • Valid • • area. Do notusethepolythene/plasticmaterials. Buy onlywhatwon’tpollute,orcarryitout. Carry outwhatyoucarryin. their ownsafety. First aidkitisrecommendedtocarrybythevisitorsfor companion. Never trekalone, hirealocalguideifyoucan’t finda Mountain bikes and motor bikes are prohibited inside the park. bags andbottles. Carry outnonbiodegradableitems suchasbatteries,plastic areas. Camping insidetheparkshouldbe madeonlyatthedesignated gas). (DNPWC). Department ofNationalParksandWildlifeConservation Get specialpermitfordocumentary/filmingfromthe permit withthem. may askforthepermit,sovisitorsarerequestedtokeep Entering theparkwithoutapermitisillegal.Parkpersonnel for asingleentryonly. The entrypermitisnon-refundable,non-transferableand Kathmandu orreserveentrancegateofDHR. ticket counterattheNepalTourismBoard,BhrikutiMandap, documentary/filming. DNPWC. Additional25%shouldbepaidwhileusingdronefor (SAARC Nationals)andRs.10,000(Nepali)shouldbepaidat Do respecttheculturalandreligioussites. sunrise. No oneshouldwalkwithinthereservebetweensunsetand designated areas. Rubbish must be placed out, buried or disposed off in fauna arefullyprotectedandmustnotbedisturbed. Don’t removeordamageplantsandanimals.Allflora using itforotherpurposes. should bepaidatdesignatedticketcounter. Nationals), Rs.100(Nepali)visitorand25fortouristporter An entry fee of Rs. 3,000 (Foreigners), Rs. 1,500 (SAARC entry (UAV) should should Reserve regulationstofollowor Wish you averyhappy and permits fee memorable experience be things toremember be is self-sufficient same alert are fee of available as from US$ documentary/filming 1,500 the in from fuel wildlife (Foreigners), supply the inside National (kerosene/LP Rs. fee the 50,000 Parks while core

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Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Published by: Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation , P.O. Box: 860, Babarmahal. Kathmandu Phone: +977-1-4220912 /4220850/4227926, Fax: +977-1-4227675 , Email: [email protected], Website: http//:www.dnpwc.gov.np Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Office: Dhorpatan, , , Tel. +977-099-468000/468001 Background

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve (DHR) was declared in 1987 with objectives of trophy hunting and protection and management of representative high altitude ecosystem in western Nepal. The hunting license is issued by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC). It is extended in Myagdi, Baglung and eastern Rukum Districts in the Himalayan range in west Nepal and covers an area of 1325 km2. Putha, Churen and Gurja Himal extend over the northern boundary of the reserve. Fact sheet

It is the only one hunting reserve in the country to meet Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve the needs of Nepalese and foreign hunters of blue sheep, Declared year 1987 AD Himalayan tahr and other game animals. The higher Hunting reserve 1325 km2 elevations remain snow-capped throughout the year. area Major Flora and Fauna Altitudes vary from 2000m to 7246m above mean sea level. Location & Province No. 5 (Baglung, Myagdi and Eastern Rukum The flat meadows above tree line (4000m), locally known The hunting reserve is characterized by alpine, sub-alpine Distircts) as Patans, are important grazing areas for animals like blue and high temperate vegetation. Common plant species Bio-climatic Zone Temperate to Alpine sheep and other herbivorous animals. The reserve is divided include oak, pine, juniper, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, Elevation 2000 m (Taksera) -7246m (Putha into seven blocks for hunting management purposes. and spruce. Pasturelands occupy more than 50% of the Himal) above mean sea level total area of the reserve at higher elevation. The reserve is surrounded by villages on all sides except Major Lakes Sundaha, Pupaltal, Rudhratal north. Local people depend on the reserve to meet their The reserve is one of the prime habitats for blue sheep, a Major River Uttarganga, Gorughat, Ghustung & Dagadi requirements of timber, firewood, fodder, and pasture. highly coveted trophy. Secondly preferred game animal Main Mammals Ailurus fulgens, Moschus chrysogaster, Every year livestock grazing activities begin from February is Himalayan Tahr. Status survey conducted by DNPWC Panthera uncia, Canis lupus, Felis to October. More than 80,000 livestock enter the reserve revealed that the reserve has 2202 Blue Sheep and 388 lynx, Pseudois nayaur, Hemitragus for grazing but the trend of husbandry is being decreased. Himalayan Tahr. Other major wild animals are Musk Deer, jemlahicus, Ursus thibetanus etc. Majority of the people belong to Bishwokarma, including Snow Leopard, Red Panda, common leopard, goral, serow, Main birds Lophophorus impejanus, Tragopan Magar, , Thakali and Gurung. Amalgamation of wolf, Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus satyra, Catreus wallichii etc. different ethnic groups has resulted in mixed pattern of Monkey, Langur and Mouse Hare. The reserve is home to 137 Major tree species Oak, Pine, Juniper, Birch, cultures. species of birds. Pheasants and Partridges are common in Rhododendron, Hemlock, Spruce etc. the reserve. Rural 3 (Putha-uttarganga, Dhaulagiri and Munucipalities Tamankhola) Major ethinic Bishowkarma, Magar, Chhantyal, groups Thakali , Gurung and Tibetian Economy Agriculture, animal husbandry, labour and trade Major Attractions • Beautiful Dhorpatan valley • High altitudes lakes • Dhorbaraha, a Hindu religious place from where Uttarganga river is originated • The magnificent view of Gurja churen and putha Himal from Barse • Only one Hunting Reserve of Nepal • Large herd of Blue sheep and Himalayan tahr • Bishwokarma, Magar, Chhantyal, Thakali and Gurung culture 82°40'0"E 82°50'0"E 83°0'0"E 83°10'0"E 83°20'0"E

Protected Areas of Nepal

7 6 Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve (DHR) 5 4 28°50'0"N 3 Location and Landcover 1 2 Dhorpatan HR DOLPA ´

LEGEND Landcover classes Barren land Bush area Cultivated land Forest land Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipalty !P Maikot Glacier

Grass land 28°40'0"N Pond or lake RUKUM Dhaulagiri Sandy area Rural Municipality Swamp MYAGDI Taksera Waterbodies !P !P Gurjakhani "J Reserve HQ !P Other Posts Main Trails Dhakal N. Bhola by: Designed

Rural Municipality/ Niseldhor Municipality Boundary !P "J Gurjaghat District Boundary Dhorpatan !P Bhume Province Boundary Rural Municipality 28°30'0"N Taman Khola Hunting Reserve Rural Municipality Dhorpatan0 4.5 9 Nishikhola Municipality Kilometers Source: DoS, DHR/DNPWC and MoFAGA, GoN Rural Municipality BAGLUNG Scale ­C DNPWC, 2076