Hunt Himalayan Ibex in Pakistan

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 reprensentative of our company to accompany wherever they go and to take good care of their needs.

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.

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.