Overview

Hunting the Himalayan Tahr in Nepal is an exhilarating and challenging activity, offering adventurous hunters a chance to experience the beauty and rigors of the Himalayan region. This hunt is conducted in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve and requires a special permit and license from Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. Below is a typical day-to-day itinerary for a Himalayan Tahr hunting expedition. This itinerary ensures a safe, exciting, and memorable Himalayan Tahr hunting trip. Controlled and responsible hunting contributes to wildlife conservation, ensuring such experiences remain available for the future.

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Meet with representative of the company, hunting guide and team, Process hunting permits, and get a briefing about the trip.

Day 2 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Arrive in Pokhara, check into the hotel, explore the surrounding areas and local markets.
In the evening, you can meet with the guide to discuss the hunting plan and preparations.

Day 3 :

Travel to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Fly with Helicopter from Pokhara to Dhorpatan.
Arrive at the hunting base camp, set up camp.
In the evening, Discuss local geography and Tahr habitats with the hunting guide.

Day 4 :

Hunting Days

Morning: Early rise, hike towards the hunting areas.
Full Day: Search for and hunt Himalayan Tahr. Activities include uphill and downhill trekking, using binoculars, and making hunting attempts.
Evening: Return to the camp, rest, review the day's experiences and plan for the next day.

Day 5 :

Hunting Days

Day 6 :

Hunting Days

Day 7 :

Hunting Days

Day 8 :

Celebration and Rest at Camp

Final hunting attempts (if needed). Celebrate successful hunts, prepare Tahr trophies.
In the evening, Celebrate with local guides and staff, cultural programs.

Day 9 :

Return back to Pokhara

Rest at the hotel and enjoy Pokhara's cultural programs.

Day 10 :

Fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Free time in Kathmandu, visit markets and historical temples.
Evening, Farewell dinner, share travel experiences.

Day 11 :

Departure from Kathmandu

Travel to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure and flight back home.