Ibex Hunting in the Himalayas is indigenous to the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges of Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the unique countries on the face of the earth that is blessed with a great variety of mountain game animals. Among many hunting trophies, one of them is the Himalayan ibex. Optimum Hunting offers you the hunting adventure you want in Asia with the best guides, proven hunting areas, and superb trophy quality.
Difficulty : Challenging
Hunting Season: Oct-Apr
Hunting style :Spot & Stalk
Hunting Method: Rifle
HOW TO ARRIVE
There are daily and direct flights to Islamabad in Pakistan from many European cities. Lufthansa and British Airways are flying to Islamabad directly from Frankfurt and London. Once the rifle handling is done in International airport, hunters need to fly from Islamabad to up north to the town of Gilgit (app. 45min. flight). We usually book this domestic flight for the hunters. Sometimes, when the flights do not operate due to bad weather conditions, then there is no way but to take a long ride up to the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Once our guests arrive in Islamabad they will be accompanied until their departure time of the country. There is always representative of our company to accompany wherever they go and to take good care of their needs.
AREAS, ALTITUDE, METHOD
Himalayan Ibex lives in Northern Pakistan, spread around at almost every location on Hindukush and Karakurm Ranges as well as on Himalayan mountain range. Being a higher dwelling animal than Markhor, Himalayan Ibex lives at the altitudes of 2,800 – 3,600 mt (9,000’-12,000’), way above the tree line in many areas. Hunting usually starts from the village houses where hunters will be staying after a short hike. In some cases a short ride to the area may be needed and then a stalk to get within the shooting range is required.
SEASON, WEATHER, ACCOMMODATION
The hunting season is from October until the end of March. However, best time for the hunt considered to be end of November, December and January due to rutting time. It is difficult to make a general statement on the weather conditions as it varies year to year. But during December and January the weather may be around +2 /+5 C (+35/+40 F) on a sunny day. When windy it may go down below zero C ( 32 F). Therefore a late season hunt for this specie may be advisable as the weather will warm up a bit become more favorable by early spring.
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.
