Nepal Hunting Reserve 2025, 2026

The cost of hunting in Nepal’s Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the Gun, the animal you are hunting, and the equipment you use. Boundless Adventure can provide you with a hunting gun, but let us know what type you want. For details on costs and other queries, contact us via WhatsApp at +977 9851033819.

Hunting is only possible during the Spring season in Nepal’s Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Thus, hunters must hunt during the Spring. The pleasant weather during spring (March to May) makes hunting a favorable time. The wildlife is also more active during Spring, increasing the chances of a successful hunting experience. Moreover, the lush, green, blooming flowers in the hunting reserve make hunting enjoyable.

Boundless Adventure provides a 6-day itinerary of the Nepal Hunting Reserve. The itinerary involves the first and sixth days of your arrival and departure; the remaining four days are a remarkable experience in Nepal. The second day is for sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, and on the third day, the thrill of hunting begins as you drive to Dhorpatan National Park. Day four is the exploration of a jungle and hunting program. On the fifth day, you will go birdwatching and return to Kathmandu. However, we provide the facility of itinerary customization.

Yes, several permits are mandatory for hunting in Nepal. The required permits for hunting in Nepal include:

• The Dhorpatan National Park Permit.
• A permit for guns.
• A permit for a bullet and a permit for the animal you will hunt.
• Obtaining those permits can be tricky, so Boundless Adventure can arrange all the permits on our client’s behalf.

Nepal’s hunting reserve is not crowded. However, during the hunting season, several hunters will be present. Yet, the policy of providing a limited number of permits ensures that the reserve remains quiet and less crowded.

Nepal Hunting Reserve, Dhorpatan, is unique because it is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. Likewise, the hunting reserve is unique because it is home to diverse wildlife, including blue sheep, leopard, serow, goral, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan tahr, barking deer, wild boar, mouse hare, red panda, and langur. Also, its vegetation and home of 137 bird species make it unique.

No, hunting is not permitted year-round in Nepal. The authority has implemented the policy to provide only Spring to hunt in the hunting area of Dhorpatan. So, hunters desiring to hunt in Nepal must hunt during the Spring; besides Spring, hunting in Nepal is not allowed.

The hunting of animals in Nepal’s hunting reserves is limited. Hunters must clarify how many animals they want to hunt during the booking process and before taking a permit. According to the permit hunters have taken to hunt animals, they can hunt accordingly. However, there is a strict regulation that hunters can hunt only Thar.

Hunters should bring Binoculars, a skinning knife, a hunting Gun, and a bullet. However, a special permit for guns and bullets is mandatory for hunting in Nepal. Worry not; as per your preferred type of Gun, Boundless Adventure can provide you with the necessary permits.

Hunting equipment, including a backpack, headlamp, spotting scope, Tripod, and personal items and clothing, are necessary. Also, hunters should stay in a camp and bring camping equipment as there is no hotel accessibility in the Dhorpatan National Park. However, Boundless Adventure provides camping equipment, a tent, cooking equipment, and a cook.

Yes, a nature guide is mandatory for the hunting reserve in Nepal to ensure the hunter’s safety. However, Boundless Adventure provides a certified and licensed guide who is well-familiar with the hunting reserve’s geography, wildlife habits, and local regulations. Our nature guide can also handle any emergencies that may arise during the hunt.