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The reserve
extends over an
area of 1325sq.
Km. and is the
only hunting
reserve in the
country to meet
the needs of
Nepalese and
foreign hunters
of blue sheep
and other games
animals. The
higher year.
Altitudes vary
from 3000m to
more than 7000m.
The flat meados
above tree line
(4000m), locally
known as patans,
are important
for animals like
the blue sheep.
The reserve is
divided into six
blocks for
hunting
management
purposes.
Wildlife
:
The reserve is
one of the prime
habitats for
blue sheep, a
highly coveted
trophy. Other
animals found
are: leopard,
ghoral, serow,
himalayan Thar,
Himalayan black
bear, barking
deer, wild boar,
rhesus macaque,
langur, and
mouse hare.
Pheasents and
partridge are
common and their
viable
population in
the hunting
reserve permits
controlled
hunting.
The hunting
licence is
issued by the
department of
National Parks
and and wildlife
Conservation.
Endangered
animals in the
reserve include
Musk Deer, Wolf,
Red Panda, Cheer
Pheasant and
Danphe
Places Of
Interest
:
Dhorpatan, a
hindu religious
place on the
banks of
Uttarganga river
near Dhorpatan,
is in Fagune
Block. Every
year on the day
of "Janai
Purnima" in
August, religous
fair is held
here which is
attended by many
local devotees.
The magnificent
view of
Dhawalagiri
Himal from Barse,
Dogari and
Gustung blocks
are exceptional.
Seng and Sundaha
block are rich
in wild animals.
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