HIMALAYAN IBAX & BLUESHEEP TROPHY HUNTING IN PAKISTAN

Hunting tour in Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Chitral

Tour Price : $48500 Duration : 12-15 days Languages: English

Hunting Session 1^st November till 30^th April every year

Key Facts:IBAX BLUE-SHEEP

Common Name: Himalayan IBEXBharal/ Blue-sheep / Rama Poye

Status: LEAST CONCERNThreatened

Habitat: COLD HIGH MOUNTAINSCold High Mountains

Food: GRASSES & LEAVESGrasses & Leaves

Tail Length: 8CM - 20CM25 inches

Length: 130CM - 165CM115cm-165cm

Weight: 30KG - 100KG35kg -75kg

Age:16-17 YEARS12-14 years

 

The Himalayan Ibex can be separated from the alpine population by the horn shape which, in adult males, grows much longer, curving round to form? of a complete arc and tapering to relatively slender points.

The record horn from Pakistan measured 140cm and came from Gilgit. It had a basal girth of 26.5cm and a gap of 63.5cm between tips and certainly in Gilgit a head with horns over this length would be considered an exceptionally good trophy.

 

Confined to relatively arid mountain ranges of the inner Himalayas, living well above the tree line only in the higher more precipitous regions. They occur from about 3550m to over 5000m in Pakistan, though they sometimes migrate from one mountain range to another in winter and in so doing have been seen crossing valleys below 2135m.

 

They are fairly wide spread through the higher mountain ranges in Gilgit Baltistan in the Karakorum Range, the Haramosh Range, and the probably the highest population of Ibex now survives in Northern Hunza, especially in the water shed of Khunjerab, Khyber, Passu, Gulkin Chupersion, Gulkin, Misgar and Shimshal Valley, and to the east of Khunjerab. In Gilgit, they are still fairly plentiful in Ishkoman, Yasin and Hunza. Further west they occur in the Hindukush range of mountains and throughout Northern Chitral down to about 32 kilometers north of Chitral and in the higher mountain ranges of Chilas and on the slopes of Malika Parbat Mountain.

 

Himalayan Ibex has a wider distribution and is plentiful and its future survival is not so threatened in Pakistan largely due to the inaccessibility of its habitat provided by the very extensive concentration of very high mountain ranges in the extreme north western region. Baltistan and Hunza are undoubtedly the strong holds of the Himalayan Ibex in the region today. In the early spring the Ibex are half starved and eagerly seek new sprouting grass when it is available at lower milder elevations. This is the only time when they descend as low as 2450m and are thus much easier to hunt.

Any hunting trip in this inaccessible area needs careful planning. A number of permits from local and federal authorities, specially import and re-export licenses for the firearms as well as permits to carry and use these inside the country are required. These often take several weeks to process and must be obtained before the arrival of hunting party in the country.

 

Himalayan Ibex Features.

The Himalayan ibex (Yukash in Wakhi) (Capra ibex sibirica), a large and heavily built mountain goat is the most numerous wild ungulates in Pakistan. They live in groups, in mountainous regions ranging from 2,000 m to 5,500 m in rocky terrains and open alpine meadows.

The Himalayan ibex provides a food base to a wide array of carnivores including snow leopards. They are coveted trophies for hunters whose license fees help impoverished communities, who, in turn, help conserve biodiversity. Thus, their long-term survival is not only important for conserving nature but helps in sustaining local human populations as well.

SLF’s recent study estimates 26,510 km’ area to be suitable habitat for the species, comprising 38% of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Most of the suitable habitat falls in the Karakoram range, followed by the Hindu Kush and then in the Himalayas. Annual precipitation, annual mean temperature and precipitation seasonality are key factors that determine habitat suitability for ibex. However, given the onset of climate change, the species will lose 30-60% of its habitat, particularly in the Himalayan and Hindu Kush ranges Centre of the species range is also likely to shift eastwards.

Luckily, the Karakorum-Pamirs ranges will serve as climate refugia, thus, it shall remain the focus of future conservation efforts to protect this iconic species.

Threats: Illegal hunting, human disturbance, habitat loss, and competition for forage with domestic livestock

 

Main Hunting Areas.

Khunjerab Valley , Khyber Village , Passu Village , Gulkin Village, Hussani Village, Gulmit Village , Chupersion Village , Gulkin Village, Misgar Village  and Shimshal Valley hunza Gojal Gilgit Balistan.

 

OVERVIEW ITINERARY

DAY 01- ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Upon arrival met and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest drive to Islamabad, Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary formalities and obtain permit.

DAY 02-03 RAWALPINDI/HUNTING AREA
Drive to hunting area in North of Pakistan. Overnight hotel.

DAY 04-11 HUNTING AREA
Day at leisure. While staff will make final arrangement for the Hunting expedition.

Stalking with expert professional guide for ibex trophy hunt. Overnight in Hotel/GH. All meals

DAY 12-13 RAWALPINDI
rive to Rawalpindi. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi.

DAY 15- FLY BACK HOME
Transfer to airport for your onward flight to abroad.

End of RVT services

 

Package Cost in US$

Package Cost for Himalayan Ibex US$: /= Per person

Package Cost for Karakorum Blue sheep US$:  /= Per Person

ITEMS INCLUDED IN OUR LAND COST

Trophy Cost

Shooting Permit

Game Watcher

Trophy Skulls preserving cost  

• Local professional licenses mountain guide join you from ISB/GLT
• Full board hotel meals.
• Airport transfers on arrival and at the time of return’s
• Transport from Gilgit to hunting area for men and material.
• Transport from hunting area to Gilgit /Islamabad on return for men and material.
• Jeeps where require for men and material.
• Wages of guide, porters, scouts and their food.
• Camping fees, road taxes, parking fees.

Field trophy preparation

Beverages/soft drinks

Permit cost: The government fee is us each hunt. All the charges and fee is nonrefundable after obtaining the hunting permit. It includes one hunter to shoot one Animal during the winter hunting season. The amount is deposited well before the arrival of hunting party in Pakistan. Only one hunter can join under one permit and there is no limit for non-hunting members to join the expedition. Non hunting member will only pay for service charges.
Local community fee: The local community in charge of the area where the hunt is conducted is authorized to charge a fee from us dollars per hunter to allow access to their hunting grounds. 

Government documents process fee.

 ITEMS NOT INCLUDED

• Local experience Observer/ Game watcher 300 /350 USD per day per person in field.
• International Air tickets and Domestic flights fare.
• Accommodation Hotels stay in citys before and after the hunt are payable by client(s) directly.
• TIPS for Guides Porters, cook, driver, villagers, department staff.
• Visa costs (Invitation Letter will provide by Our Company
• Following insurance health, life, third party’s liability, cancellation
• Extra trophies if interested to Hunt.
• Sightseeing / city tours
• Personal equipment /Gear & clothing for the scouts. 
• Courier services fee (Shall be Payable by client after hunt will charge directly from Client
• Climbing gear
• Trophy export exp
• Trophy measurement
• Trophies bidding cost
• Gun Hunting license
• Personal Gun permit & NOC formulation.  
• Gun permits & emanation, Bullites
• Yak, Horse, Camels any animals for riding
  High altitude foods, High altitude tents, Camping Gas
• Personal gear & equipment
  Transportation or portage of excess baggage
  Sleeping bags and Mattress
  Rucksacks/ Day packs
• Personal Snacks Drinks,
• Personal Use Medicine
• Emergency rescues. Any expedition member/s want to include Emergency Helicopter Rescue in their program must notify us in advance. A deposit of US Dollars 25,000 US Dollars) in CASH is require for this arrangement. The amount is REFUNDABLE in case no such facility has been used during the holiday. You are requested to please insure yourself for emergency air rescue if require. 
• Medications
• Insurance (All expedition members must be protected by insurance that covers cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss or damage to baggage and personal effects).
• Room services
• Laundry charges and other items of personal nature.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Our quotes are net, non-commission able.
• Our inclusive quotes and conditions are strictly based on the enclosed itinerary and total number of hotel and camp nights mentioned therein.
• The above rates are quoted per person based on Single room and a two-person tent. We do not guarantee single supplement.

DELAYS:
If the trip has to be delayed due to canceled or delayed flights, sickness, accidents, bad weather, road washouts, Govt. restrictions, or any other contingency for which for which Rock Valley Tours cannot make provisions, the resulting extra cost for such delays will be charged separately.

RESERVATIONS AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS:

1. All provisional reservation must reach us in writing at least 90 days before your arrival in Pakistan. No deposits are necessary for making any provisional reservations.
2. All provisional reservations are subject to confirmation on deposit all fee in advance at least 30 days before arrival of group in Pakistan. 
3. The naming list must reach us at least 40 days before arrival of group in Pakistan. 
4. For provisional booking please inform your name, nationality, passport number, date and place of issue of passport, expiry date, your complete address, person to contact in case of emergency, your previous mountaineering experience (if any).

MODE OF PAYMENT:

All payments must be sent by money grams, Bank transfer to Pakistan.

Personal bank card and travelers Cheque are not acceptable.

Deposit: 50% based on trip cost when final the trip.

Deposit deadline: 05 days after booking

Final payment: 30- days Before hunt/trip.

CANCELLATIONS:

All cancellations must be notified in writing to Rock Valley Tours Pvt Ltd Pakistan. 

All deposits are non-refundable.

Shooted founded and not found animal is considered to be taken

In case of cancellation made before the deposit of Permit fee and government processing fee we will refund all amount after deducting very nominal fee as our services charges.

LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROCK VALLEY TOURS:

Rock Valley Tours, its agents, employees or any of the affiliates or subsidiary companies shall neither be responsible nor liable for any loss, damage, injury, sickness or death caused to any member or the property of the group directly or indirectly due to any irregularity, delay, accident, theft, acts of God, dangers, fire, vehicle breakdown, machinery failure, declared or undeclared hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, delays, cancellations or changes in itinerary or schedules, Govt. restrictions or due to any causes beyond the control of Rock Valley Tours.

TRANSPORTATION:

Using Helicopter in case of emergency recommended (US$: 32,000)

Transport we use are Toyota Coaster/Hi-ace Van fully air-conditioned and equipment with all necessary modern facilities. Drivers we choose having 15-20 years’ experience driving for tourists, they are careful and safe drivers.

Jeep; Please note that the jeeps used in Pakistan are open jeeps (with soft canvas roof which can be removed and roll-up/down sides) and DO NOT have seat belts, roll bars or restraining sides. They are old American Willy jeeps, which have been re-conditioned. They are the most reliable for the road conditions in Pakistan and are easily repaired along the route you will be taking. They are the most commonly used vehicles for tourism in Pakistan. The drivers we use are experienced working with foreign tourists and are careful and safe drivers. 4WD like Toyota Hilux, Pajero also can be arrange on request but they are about 3 times the cost. Please do not expect European standards. Transport does make a large portion of any program for travel in Pakistan.

INSURANCE:

All travelers must be protected by insurance that covers cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss or damage to baggage and personal effects up to 32,000 US Dollars.

 

 

Additional information

Tour information:
Tour Price: $48500
Duration: 12-15 days
Group Size: 2 tourists
Languages: English
Tour package includes:
Airport Transfer :	YES
Hotel pick-up:	YES
Drop-off :	YES
Tour Transportation (car, van, limo, boat, etc…):	YES
Food and Drinks :	YES
Other services (fees apply):
Attraction tickets (concerts, theater, museum, circus...) :	YES
Translation services :	YES
Reservations (hotels, restaurants, airline) :	YES
Visa support :	YES
Additional information:
This tour must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date :	NO
Tour groups must include a minimum of 2 passengers :	YES
Tour prices are flexible and based on your requirements :	YES
This Tour is Kid Friendly :	YES