Hunting in Nepal Himalayas is a big dream of every hunter in the world. We all know about Nepal Himalayas is the roof of the top highest peaks on the globe. All international visitors would like to visit Nepal once in their life. Nepal has unlimited tourist destinations to enjoy and likewise, hunting is also very popular among the adventure activities. Although, hunting is physically and mentally challenging due to the geographical condition in Nepal. But, you could never forget it, which will be a lifetime memorable trophy hunting trip. We think Nepal Himalayas is a great place for adventure trophy hunting. There is no doubt to say, Nepal trophy hunting trips are worldwide famous, we have been organizing hunting safari trips in the highland for decades years.
We offer you two different species of rams for hunting called respectively one Himalayan Blue Sheep and another Himalayan Tahr which are found from 3500 meters to 5500 meters in the mountain. Species of Blue sheep are found in the high elevation of the Himalayas and the Himalayan Tahr is living below 4200 meters in the alpine zone. Both rams are famous and most demanding tags for trophy hunting in Nepal. This hunting opportunity rarely gets some luckiest hunters to hunt due to the department of the national park and wildlife conservation has issued a limited quota of Himalayan Tahr and Blue Sheep every year in Nepal. Occasionally, we pay heavy revenue to the government of Nepal by biding for occupying tags, at that time hunting costs are much more expensive unexpectedly.
Nepal has only one reserve called Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is located in the western part of Nepal. It covers 1325 square kilometers of territory in three districts namely Baglung, Rukum, and Myagdi. It was established in 1983 for trophy hunting purposes. The reserve was officially announced in 1987 by the government of Nepal to conduct hunting tourism. The national park and wildlife conservation determine the quota to hunt in the Dhorpatan Hunting reserve twice a time each fiscal year. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve allows trophy hunting safari only after taking a permit and license from the ministry of forest and environment and, department of the national park and wildlife conservation in Kathmandu. There is more process to make the necessary documents, it is just short highlights of hunting in Nepal.
We proudly announced you to hunt in Nepal with the best deal. Our best-selling packages are Blue Sheep Hunting, Himalayan Tahr hunting, and Combo (Himalayan Tahr and Blue Sheep) combination Hunting. You can choose your most suitable package from amongst them. All necessary paperwork and accommodation are already included in the package. You should check well what is included or excluded in our available hunting package before booking with us. The best hunting season is autumn (October- November) and spring (March- April) at that time weather is more suitable to hunt here. If you need more details/ information about hunting in Nepal Himalayas, please contact our hunting experts by email or WhatsApp anytime. We would be grateful to assist you in Nepal Himalayas.
ABOUT BLUE SHEEP HUNTING IN NEPAL
It is also called high altitude mountain species and occurs in Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet (China), inner magnolia, Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. The Blue Sheep's scientific name is pseudos. It has different names in different countries respectively- Naur in Nepali, San or Na in Tibetan, Bharal in Pakistan, and India. Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal is one of the best and most breathtaking hunting trips, the hunting area is steep and narrow with slightly grassy plain terrain. An old and the best Blue Sheep are usually found around the rocky black mountain, but it's pretty hard to get them and hunt. So, we have always been saying a Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal is beyond the imagination, which means extraordinary to other hunts around the globe. However, your strength, hard diligence, and effort of experts will make the hunting trip successful in the mountain as per the scheduled time. Be sure, it is a 100% successful trip to Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal.
ITINERARY
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day02: Fly from Kathmandu to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Day03: Trek
Day04: Hunting
Day05-12: Hunting
Day13: Back to Helicopter land by trek
Day14: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day15: Final departure
FAQS OF BLUE SHEEP HUNTING IN NEPAL
How to choose the right trophy for Blue Sheep during the hunt?
- We have more options to choose the right and perfect trophy for Blue Sheep which are given below a few data with numbering that slightly help you to know the matured Blue Sheep in the mountain.
- Females are slightly smaller than Male Blue Sheep. It means male sheep are looks bigger than females.
- A matured Blue Sheep horn is thick and curved backward, grows upwards, and turns sideways.
- Horn length should be above 50 cm and width above 27 cm for the best Blue Sheep trophy.
- The body color is slate grey, and the front of the legs and chest colors must be dark black.
- We can see curve shapes on the Blue Sheep horns as per the grow-up year.
- Younger male horns have grown upwards with a little bit curved backward. Their horns are smaller than one mature male sheep.
What is the best cost for Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal?
We always focus on quality hunting in Nepal Himalayas. The best deal with the best service and trophy. I think Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal is more expensive than in other countries but it will be an unforgettable trip in your whole life. The cost can be cheap if you choose an overland 4WD Jeep instead of a helicopter. You can check and read our overland Jeep tour blog. If you need more details about the hunting cost in Nepal, please email or contact us. We will provide you with all information about hunting in Nepal Himalayas.
The bow hunting is available in Nepal?
No, sorry, the bow hunting is not allowed till this date. We don’t know about it. You can use only a rifle to hunt in Nepal. Hopefully, the bow hunt will open in the future.
What is the best season for Blue Sheep hunting in Nepal?
We have the two best seasons: autumn (October- November) and spring (March- April). The temperature in the autumn season: Day (Min 12°C to Max 18°C), Night (Max -7°C to Min - 2°C). And Temperature in the spring season: Day (Min 14°C to Max 20°C), Night (Max -5°C to Min -2°C. This info is according to our experience but it may change somehow. The autumn is colder than spring and you can sometimes experience heavy snowfall in the spring season. The snow is usually in the hunting area during the spring season. Both autumn and spring season is best for Blue Sheep hunting in Nepal.
Where is the located Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in Nepal?
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is located in the western part of Nepal. The reserve covered a 1325 sq. km area of three districts including Rukum, Myagdi, and Baglung. The main hunting office is located in the Baglung district.
Can we use horses during the Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal?
First of all, Nepal is a geographical country where bit challenging to get modern facilities. The horses' facilities are available somewhere on the mountain but you can rarely get in Dhorpatan. You can use it only on the trails till the hunting base camp then you have to send it back. So, we don’t recommend you to use horses during the Blue Sheep hunting in Nepal.
ABOUT HIMALAYAN TAHR HUNTING IN NEPAL
Himalayan Tahr is the another-best trophy hunting after Blue Sheep Hunting in Nepal Himalaya. Nepal is the real origin country of Himalayan Tahr. Although, you might hunt Himalayan Tahr in other countries, but Nepal is a real place for the trophy hunt of Himalayan Tahr in the world. Himalayan Tahr can see somewhere on the mountain and very rare to hunt in Nepal. The Himalayan Tahr has been issued a limited quota to hunt by the department of national park and wildlife conservation in Nepal. Therefore, the Himalayan Tahr quota is rare and expensive for hunting in Nepal. It is also a challenging hunt and very few hunters get the opportunity to experience Himalayan Tahr hunting in Nepal. You can join us any season to hunt for Himalayan Tahr here.
The Himalayan Tahr is found 2500 meters to 3500 meters in the Himalayas of Nepal. Their habitation generally likes to live in a cool climate with rocky terrain in the mountain. The Tahr consumes woody plants and herb species with natural grasses for diet. These animals can eat a wide variety of vegetation. They appear on the lower slope elevation while snow covers the vegetation in the mountain. During the night, Himalayan Tahr always shifts the locations to have better access to the resource as water and food whereas, during the day, they shift locations up the higher elevation to avoid predators and as well as rest. When they get any smell of predators they run unexpected miles in the mountain. Thus, this hunt is not easy to do in Nepal, be passionate and you have to follow the regulation during the hunting in the Himalayas.
the best season of autumn (October- November) and spring (March- April) for the Himalayan Tahr hunting in Nepal. You can consider any season with your suitable time to hunt in Nepal.
ITINERARY
This is our regular Himalayan Tahr Hunting itinerary which is specially designed by experts of a professional hunter. Please check out and consider it. We fly to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve by helicopter. We recommend you all use a helicopter because it is easy and fast to access to reach in the hunting area.
- Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day02: Fly to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
- Day03: Hunting base camp
- Day04-09: Hunting
- Day10: Back to Kathmandu
- Day11: Final departure
ABOUT COMBO (HIMALAYAN TAHR AND BLUE SHEEP) HUNTING IN NEPAL
We offer you combination hunting at an affordable cost that is called combo or Himalayan Tahr and Blue sheep hunting in Nepal. You can hunt two different species of animals at the same time in Nepal. It is our most popular package after the Blue Sheep Hunting safari in Nepal Himalaya. The Himalayan Tahr and Blue Sheep or combo hunting is an interesting but challenging trip as other hunting in the mountain. Both species are hunted in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in autumn and spring, it is the best time for hunting in Nepal. A helicopter is the best option to reach the hunting area. We provide you with tented accommodation on the mountain during the combo hunt safari trip. It is almost 16 days trip with your arrival and departure.
I think this hunt is on your bucket list. If yes join us and make your dream hunting trip true. You can query any time for the upcoming season to hunt in Nepal. We are at your service. Our motto is a sustainable and true hunt in the Himalayas. Welcome to Nepal Himalaya for the hunt expedition with us.
ITINERARY
- Day01: Fly to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
- Day02: Trek
- Day03: Hunting base camp
- Day04: Hunting starts
- Day05-14: Hunting
- Day15: Back to helicopter camp
- Day16: Fly back to Kathmandu.
