- Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
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Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Location Nepal Coordinates 28°38′26″N 82°59′40″E / 28.6405°N 82.9945°ECoordinates: 28°38′26″N 82°59′40″E / 28.6405°N 82.9945°E Area 1,325 km2 (512 sq mi) Established 1987 The Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. 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 2,850 to 5,500 m (9,350 to 18,000 ft).[1]
References
- ^ Bhuju, U.R., Shakya, P.R., Basnet, T.B., Shrestha, S. (2007) Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, in cooperation with United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Kathmandu, Nepal. ISBN 978-92-9115-033-5 download pdf
External links
National Parks, Reserves and Ramsar Sites of Nepal National Parks Chitwan National Park · Bardia National Park · Rara National Park · Langtang National Park · Sagarmatha National Park · Khaptad National Park · Shey Phoksundo National Park · Makalu Barun National Park · Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Banke National ParkWildlife Reserves Conservation Areas Annapurna Conservation Area · Manaslu Conservation Area · Kanchenjunga Conservation Area · Blackbuck Conservation Area · Gaurishankar Conservation Area · Api Nampa Conservation AreaHunting Reserves Dhorpatan Hunting ReserveRamsar Sites Categories:- Protected areas of Nepal
- Nepal geography stubs
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