About The Dhorpatan Trekking
Dhorpatan Trekking is best and adventure trek. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only one spot in Nepal where license for hunting is permitted. It was established in 1987 it covers an area of 1,325 km2 (512 sq mi) in the Dhaulagiri Himal of western Nepal in the Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung Districts. In altitude it ranges from (2,850m) to (5,500m) m (9,350 to 18,000 ft) with many arrays wildlife reserve, national parks & with majestic highest himalayan range, adds incredible beauty to the world. The most beautiful set of hunting reserve that alone compels world to know the beauty of Nepal is Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. The area is characterized by well – developed mixed- hardwood forest of drier climate to north. We can see the nice view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, fishtail & Manaslu range with good sunrise from here. The major ethics groups of this region are Magar, Thakali, Brahmin, Chettri , Sunar & finally Tibetan & Magar in Dhorpatan. There is mixed pattern of culture. In this, particulars area it is made up by two distinct groups that being people of Tibet descent & hill tribes who supplement farming with animal & trade husbandry. Local people of Dhorpatan depend on reserve to meet their requirements of timber, fuel wood & pasture. You can meet people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyle has not changed with time. This trek completes within 15-16 days. First, we drive from Katmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Baglung. Then our trek starts leading towards Dhorpatan and returning back through Beni to pokhara (with drive) and lastly back to Katmandu with flight from pokhara.
All parts of reserve is surrounded by village expect north. Especial permit is needed for Filming. The reserve is divided into seven six blocks for hunting management purposes. The reserve is categorized by alpine, sub- alpine & high temperate vegetation. Common plants species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, Juniper, spruce & up to 36 species of flora. The dhorpatan hunting reserve is one of the prime habitants for blue sheep, a covered trophy. Other animals found include leopard, goral, sorrow, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar, rhesus macaque, languor monkey & mouse hare. Endangered animals in the reserve include musk deer, wolf & red panda. The birds specious found within the reserve is rich in diversity including several endangered species of pheasants & partridge, mostly Chir Pheasant and the nine different colored Danphe, the national bird of Nepal. Other than this, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is also an attractive destination for trekkers & wildlife enthusiast who wishes to visit this isolated area.Dhorpatan is naturally & culturally rich palace. The Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve has set aside a dedicated area where only certain wild species are permit to be called for controlling the general population of this area. It is fact that there is limited amount of hunting operations in the reserve.
Duration Day in Nepal: 20days
Total duration treks: 16 days
Trek style: Fully: Camping Trekking
Trek starts/ends: Baglung / Pokhara
Max elevation: Altitude:3400mt.
Trek grading: Easy
Best season: March-May, October-November, December , January and February
Accommodation: 4 nights in hotels in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast and 16 nights in Camping with breakfast, lunchand dinner
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to airport
Day 02 : In Kathmandu- free day, sort out permit & equipment
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04 : Drive Pokhara to Baglung
Day 05 : Baglung trek to Biukot Dada
Day 06 : Bieukot Dada trek to Galkot
Day 07 : Galkot trek to Bhim Gitte
Day 08 : Bhim Gitte trek to Bobang
Day 09 : Bobang trek to Dhor patan
Day 10 : Dhor Patan Rest
Day 11 : Dhor Patan trek to Phagune Dada
Day 12 : Phagune Dada trek to Chentung
Day 13 : Chentung trek to Jal Jala
Day 14 : Jaljala trek to Muna
Day 15 : Muna trek to Darbang
Day 16 : Darbang trek to Beni
Day 17 : Beni Drive to Pokhara
Day 18: Drive or Flight to Katmandu
Day 19 : In Kathmandu, free day
Day 20 : Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu