15 DAYs TROPHY HUNTING IBEX/BLUE SHEEP IN PAKISTAN

About Pakistan>

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country in South Asia. The latest statistics show that it is the 5th most populous nation in the world with a population exceeding 220 million people. Area-wise it is the 33rd-largest country spanning 881,913 square kilometers (340,509 square miles). It has a 1,046-kilometre (650-mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea with major ports of Karachi, Gwadar, and Ormara. The Gulf of Oman is in the south and India is in the east, Afghanistan is in the west, Iran is in the southwest, and China is in the far northeast, respectively. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor near the Durand Line in the northwest and also cuts a maritime border with Oman.

The area of Pakistan is the archeologist’s heaven with several ancient cultures, including Harappa, Gandhara, and Mohenjodaro and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including Hindus, Indo-Greeks, Muslims, Turco-Mongols, Afghans, and Sikhs.

Pakistan was created as a result of an independence movement started by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and in 1947 it emerged as an independent homeland for Indian Muslims. It is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country, with similarly diverse geography and wildlife. Five rivers run through Pakistan namely, Indus, Ravi, Jhelum, Sutlej, and Chenab.

Pakistan has a very rich culture when it comes to music, literature, and sports. The people are friendly, welcoming, and warm. The cuisine is one of the best in the world. Besides Urdu and English and the provincial languages, the cross-section of Pakistan is home to countless dialects and regional languages. From bustling cities to unchartered wilderness Pakistan has everything that a longing tourist desires.

The nightlife in major cities and the peace and tranquility in the rural side actually supplement each other to create one of the finest traveling experiences you can ever hope to have.

Pakistan awaits you with open arms. Welcome in advance!

The country has a unique countries rich in history, culture, and nature. the regions of this country have its own peculiar qualities and places of interest: from fascinating ancient ruins to beautiful national parks. For the hunters, Pakistan is unique due to the great variety of mountain game animals. Pakistan Mountains are also inhabited by the Blue Sheep. Altitude: 3500 - 4500 meters at the temperatures in the area will be 0 to -15° 15°C.

Hunting Session 1st October till 30th Aprils every year

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 recording 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 Karakoram 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, Astor Markhor: Once the rifle handling is done in Islamabad airport, hunters need to fly from Islamabad to up north to the town of Gilgit (app. 45 min flight). We usually book this domestic flight for the hunter. Sometimes, when the flights do not operate due to bad weather conditions, then there is no way but to take a long ride (14-16 hours) up to the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Expect 9- 10-day trip and 5- 6day hunt.

Blue Sheep: (The Local Name Ramapoye) After finishing all customs formalities in Islamabad, hunters are transferred to the hotel and stay overnight there. Next morning, they fly to Gilgit. In case of flight cancellation, they drive to Chilas, then to Gilgit Hunza, Misgar, Sost, Shimshal Pamir. After that two day of stalking to Shimshal Village. Plan 10-15 days’ trip and 05 -07 for days’ hunt.

DETAIL ITINERARY

Note:- Although we try to adhere to the schedule listed below, this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, cancelled or delayed flights, road washouts, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, sickness, govt. restrictions, & all other unforeseen exigencies.

DAY 01- ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD

Upon arrival meet and transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest drive to Islamabad, the Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary formalities and obtain permits.

DAY 02-03 RAWALPINDI/HUNTING AREA

Drive to hunting area in North of Pakistan. Overnight hotel.

DAY 04-06 HUNTING AREA

Day at leisure. While staff will make final arrangements for the Hunting expedition.

DAY 07-12 HUNTING AREA

Stalking with an expert professional guide for ibex trophy hunt. Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

DAY 13-14 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

ITEMS INCLUDED IN OUR LAND COST

Local Professional Licenses Mountain Guide join you from ISB.

Full board hotel meals and during camping).

Airport transfers on arrival and at the time of return’s

Transport from Gilgit/Sardou to Hunting Area for men and material.

Transport from Hunting Area to Islamabad on return for men and material.

Jeeps where require for men and material.

Wages of Guide, porters, scouts and their food and insurance.

Wages of 01 cook, cook helper, his food, equipment and insurance.

Kitchen equipment for the expedition until base camp only.

Two-person high Altitude tent for all climbing members until base camp only.

Sleeping mattresses for all members until base camp only.

Camping fees, road taxes, parking fees.

Field trophy preparation

Trophy measurement

Trophies

Hunting license

Gun permits

Beverages/soft drinks

Procurement of import and export permit for expedition equipment.

Procurement of Helicopter Rescue Bond from Ministry of Tourism against expeditions actual deposit (14,000 US Dollars) if require.

Permit cost: The government fee is US each Hunts. All the charges and fee is non refundable after obtaining the hunting permit. It includes one hunter to shoot one ibex 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.

Insurance for Arms and Animation.

Government documents process fee.

ITEMS NOT INCLUDED

Local experience Observer 400 /450 USD per day per person in field

International and Domestic flights fare

Accommodation Hotels stay before and after the hunt are payable by client(s) directly.

TIPS for Guides Porters, cook, driver, villagers

Visa costs (Invitation Letter will provide by Our Company

International airfare

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.

International Air tickets

Courier services fee (Shall be Payable by the client after hunt will charge directly from Client

Climbing gear

Yak, Horse, Camels any animals for riding

High altitude foods

High altitude tents

Camping Gas

Personal equipment

Transportation or porter age 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 12,000 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-commissionable.

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 Jasmine Tours cannot make provisions, the resulting extra cost for such delays will be charged separately.

RESERVATIONS AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS

01. All provisional reservation must reach us in writing at least 120 days before your arrival in Pakistan. No deposits are necessary for making any provisional reservations.

02. All provisional reservations are subject to confirmation on deposit all fees in advance at least 40 days before the arrival of the group in Pakistan.

03. The naming list must reach us at least 40 days before the arrival of the group in Pakistan.

04. 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 cards and traveler's Cheque are not acceptable.

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

Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking

Final payment: 30- days Before hunt/trip.

CANCELLATIONS:

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

All deposits are non-refundable

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 amounts after deducting a 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

The transport we use is Toyota Coaster/Hi-ace Van fully air-conditioned and equipped 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/downsides) 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 arranged 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 20,000 US Dollars.

Kindly Noted That the Trophy Permit Amount is Not Included in this Package.