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 Open Nepal Wildlife Safari & Trek (P.)L.td. hunting outfitters who can make arrangements. The organized hunting parties trekking or fly (helicopter) into the high terrain areas in quest of the Blue Sheep and Himalayan Thar, 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.
Arrive and pick up at the airport, proceed to the Central Government Office to obtain the rifle license, then drive to the hotel.
Take a 30-minute domestic flight to Pokhara Airport, then board a 1.5-hour helicopter flight to the hunting helipad. Trek for about 3.5 hours to reach the base camp.
Trek for 4 to 5 hours to reach the first camp.
Engage in sheep search and hunting activities.
Continue with sheep search and hunting.
Continue with sheep search and hunting.
Collect the sheep trophy.
Move to the Thar camp, trekking for approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Search for Thar and engage in hunting activities.
Continue with Thar search and hunting.
Continue with Thar search and hunting.
Collect the Thar trophy.
Return to the helipad.
Board a helicopter to Pokhara, followed by an air flight back to Kathmandu.
Explore Kathmandu's heritage center and enjoy sightseeing.
Departure with a flight back to your country.
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