Blue Sheep Hunting
Himalayan Blue sheep known also as Bharal is indigenous to Pakistan. The tags for the hunt are issued in very limited numbers. This hunt can easily be combined with Himalayan ibex. Optimum Hunting has been offering you the hunting adventure you want in Asia with the best guides, proven hunting areas, and superb trophy quality.
Difficulty: Hard
Hunting Season :Oct-Apr
Hunting style : Spot & Stalk
Hunting Method: Rifle
HOW TO ARRIVE
There are daily and direct flights to Islamabad from a number of major European cities. Lufthansa and British Airways are flying to Islamabad directly from Frankfurt and London but both airports can be with difficulties for the ones who travel with guns. Another alternative is to use a connection through Dubai or Doha by flying Emirates. But this airline requires a three-day gun notice. Therefore, hunters who concludes their hunts earlier than planned may have to spend a few days in Islamabad before they board their flight. When considered all, Turkish airlines seems to be one of the best options for this destination as there are direct flights from Istanbul to Islamabad four times a week.
The guests will be met by one of our representatives at the airport and will be escorted to the domestic airlines’ terminal after the passport control and gun formalities are complete. Hunters need to fly from Islamabad to North, to a town named Gilgit which is about 50 min. flight. Sometimes, when the flights do not operate due to bad weather conditions, then there is no way but to take a long ride to the Northern Areas of Pakistan where the hunting areas are. Once the village of Shimshal or KVO is reached, then one or two days hike (depending on the area) is required to get to the hunting areas.
AREAS, ALTITUDE, METHOD
Blue sheep lives in two separate valleys near China border in Northern Pakistan. Being a higher dwelling animal, Blue sheep lives at the altitudes of 4000 – 5000 meter, way above the tree line in many areas and inhabit open grassy slopes. Depending on the chosen area, getting to the camp may require 1-2 day of walking. This is actually good for acclimatization to high altitude. When in camp, the hunter will be in the heart of the Blue sheep country. The applied method of hunting is spot and stalk.
SEASON, WEATHER, ACCOMMODATION
The hunting season is from October until the end of March. However, best time for the hunt considered to be the end of November due to rutting time. Late March is also good timing since the weather conditions will be very favorable. It is hard to make a general statement on the weather conditions as it varies from year to year. But during November the weather may be around +10 /+20 C on a clear sunny day. When windy it may go down below zero C. During December, January and February the temperature is tend to go quite low due to high altitude. Therefore a late season hunt in March for this specie may be advisable as the weather will warm up a bit to become more favorable by early spring. Accommodation is at village houses and tents with basic facilities and satisfactory cooking.
Accommodation: ✓ 04 nights in 3 star hotel.
Transportation: ✓ Car with fuel and toll taxes.
Meals: ✓ Breakfast Lunch & dinner only in the hotel.
Our Team: ✓ Professional & licensed guides throughout the tour.
Visa:✓ Invitation letter for visa process.
Entry Tickets: ✓ All visiting areas entry tickets
20% Advance on date block & confirmation of
services. 80% cash on arrival.
06 Working days or less, 100% cancellation
charge.
07 to 10 working days – 50% or the equivalent of
the first two days’ charges.
12 working days or more – no cancellation
charges provided no commitment or advances
Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be
carried by clients. Insect’s repellent, Sunburn lotion etc.
Following are recommended for nature trail
Using drugs or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited. If anyone is caught using any kind of substance on buses or
during trip will be expelled from the trip on the spot. That person will not be eligible for any kind of refund.
• We reserve the right to cancel trip without prior notice for any reasons deemed appropriate by them.
• In such a case the registered participants will receive full refund.
• On adventure trip of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond the control of
organizers can result in a change of itinerary.
• It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the Leader of the
group and Guide will decide what the best alternative is, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group
• Smoking in the transport is strictly prohibited.
• Participants must hold a valid Computerized CNIC/Passport Card.
• Time management / punctuality is strictly recommended.
• Participants are advised to use Non-Slippery Shoes/Boot/Joggers/DMS. Participants must NOT wear Heel/Dress Shoes.
• On steep ascends in mountainous areas, air conditioned of the buses will be operational on on-off basis to keep the vehicles
from overheating.
• The Stunning Pakistan will not be responsible for any injury/damage/loss.
