Nepal - Blue Sheep Hunt - Fall 2026

[TheGrayRider]

I am booked for a blue sheep hunt in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal in Fall 2026 with Neal & Brownlee.

I have met and spoken with a couple of other hunters on another hunting forum who have been on this blue sheep hunt. Has anyone on Africa Hunting Forum hunted blue sheep in Nepal? If so, I would like to meet and talk about the trip.

I have read the book, The Snow Leopard, by Peter Mattheison and remain fascinated and privileged with the opportunity to finally visit Nepal and the Himalayan mountains.

Thanks in advance and happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.

 

[VINOYASADO]

WOW! That's going to be really amazing and really physical i assuming!!

Good luck!

 

[LivingTheDream]

Bro!!! This is super badass!!! Good for you and can't wait to hear about it! Congratulations on booking the hunt of a lifetime!!

 

[JES Adventures]

I took the Shikar to Nepal in 1996 and hunted Blue Sheep with Mahesh Busnyat of Himalayan Safaris. His attention to detail was impeccable, the Sherpa’s were amazing mountaineers.

I’m happy to share my experiences, but obviously things change over the course of of three decades.

I can’t wait to read your report and reminisce!

John Ed

 

[Whit]

Gosh, another dream Hunt! Cannot wait to read your report.

 

[Mekaniks]

Very very cool!

 

[wesheltonj]

I have not been on that hunt, but I was in Nepal last year. Kathmandu is an interesting city make sure you have some sightsee time there, but it's highly air polluted.

 

[Sika98k]

Fantastic ! I visited Nepal 25 years ago. I had been on my Jim Corbett pilgrimage. Visited Kaladhungi and Nani Tal where Jim lived. Met an old man who remembered him.
We travelled in a crazy bus journey from Mahendranegar to Kathmandu, heart in mouth more than occasionally.
Visit Durbar Square and The Kukri Shop in Kathmandu. Pick up a genuine Kukri. They will do a great trade for a Leatherman!

 

[Northern Shooter]

Hello fellow Rokslider.

 

[RR 314]

Man, that sounds awesome. If I was offered the same for free in 2026 I’m still not certain I would physically be able to pull it off. . Good luck with your training and have an awesome trip!

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Congrats, can't wait to read/hear about the hunt. I know there's a fair number of us with the Sheep bug on here

 

[Oil & Dirt]

That should be an adventure. Congrats, can’t wait to hear about it

 

[fourfive8]

Fantastic ! I visited Nepal 25 years ago. I had been on my Jim Corbett pilgrimage. Visited Kaladhungi and Nani Tal where Jim lived. Met an old man who remembered him.
We travelled in a crazy bus journey from Mahendranegar to Kathmandu, heart in mouth more than occasionally.
Visit Durbar Square and The Kukri Shop in Kathmandu. Pick up a genuine Kukri. They will do a great trade for a Leatherman!

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Absolutely! Worth poking around sight seeing, getting to know the culture and looking for older Kukri or kora blades.

 

[fourfive8]

A couple of older blades from Nepal. Many or most have various markings or symbols as shown in pics. IMO. Most older Nepalese blades are of very high quality.

Pics are of Nepalese Kukri (Kukuri) and Kora

 

[Altitude sickness]

If you run into Nepalese soldiers, (Gurkhas)
show them a lot of respect. They have some of the toughest selection processes bar none.

 

[TheGrayRider]

Wheels up on October 13th. Getting real! The training continues...

Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Very exciting. What is your training regiment

 

[LivingTheDream]

Wheels up on October 13th. Getting real! The training continues...

Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.

Thats an amazing trip!! I cant wait to hear about it. Seriously so jealous!

 

[Altitude sickness]

Stair steppers are ok. Wearing a harness and dragging a tire or weight up hill works the legs, heart and lungs. Hold your breath while working hard helps prepare for being out of breath.

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[fourfive8]

Good plan. Anything that builds C-V efficiency. The Gurkha trial is famous with participants in competitive race on tough, steep trail uphill for 3 miles carrying head-strapped pack with 55 pounds of sand. Brutal.

“Back in the day”, when doing regular DIY hunts in AK, I found the best training was putting about 30-40 pounds of sand in well-fitted daypack three or four times a week at least 3 months before trip and fast walking/trotting in mixture of hilly, steep terrain around house. The older you get the longer the prep time. I’m lucky to have plenty of old roads and trails around here- anywhere from 7500 ft at my house to well over 12,000 ft about 30 minutes away. Do it while you can, age and priorities can get in the way