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Himalayan Ibex Trophy Hunting Hunza-Pakistan

Trophy Hunting in Gilgit -Baltistan.

Gilgit-Baltistan without any doubt can be termed a living museum for wildlife. Varieties of wild animals & birds like Marcopolo Sheep, Ibex, Markhore, Urial, Blue Sheep, Lynx, Snow leopard, brown and Black bears, Wolf, Fox, Marmote, Chakor, Rame Chakor. One of the rare species Tibetan wild asses are also found in Shimshall valley of upper Hunza. All these resources are being managed for their survival and multiplication through the establishment of National Parks, Game Sanctuaries, and Game Reserves community conserved areas. The Gilgit-Baltistan government has declared twelve communities controlled hunting areas jointly managed by the communities, International NGOs, and the Gilgit-Baltistan government.

The trophy hunting programme has already been initiated in collaboration with the concerned communities with the objective to provide incentives in the shape of income from suitable management and the trophy-hunting programme is paying its worth in terms of success in the conservation of biodiversity. ACP has vast experience as a Trophy hunting outfitter in Gilgit Baltistan or else anywhere in Pakistan.

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Order:	Artiodactyla
Family:	Bovidae
Subfamily:	Caprinae
Genus:	Capra
Species:	Capra sibirica
Subspecies:	Capra sibirica sakeen

A big male will stand 40 inches (102 cm) at the shoulder and weigh 200 pounds (91 kg). The coat is thick and woolly in winter, being shed in early summer. Color is very variable, ranging from pale brown to dark brown, with a darker dorsal stripe and often a lighter saddle patch and whitish neck patch. Generally darker in summer than in winter.

Body height: 2,46-3,28 ft / 75-100 cm. Weight: 187- 264 lb / 85-120 kg.

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Both sides of the western Himalayas from Chitral in Pakistan, eastward to upper Hunza and the upper Shyok River in Gilgit Baltistan northern areas of Pakistan.

HABITAT

High Mountain

Altitude: 3000-3500m (10,000– 11,000 ft.)

ACCOMMODATION

Lodging is provided in hotels and camps in the hunting areas.

HUNTING SEASON

15th November to March 15th

An exciting overland journey from Islamabad over Karakoram Highway to Hunza Valley in the Lost Kingdom of Himalayas.

As you travel on Karakoram Highway, reputed as the eighth wonder of the world, you enjoy fascinating views of challenging peaks rising above 7,000 meters. Nanga Parbat, at 8,125 m is the highest of the peaks we see during our journey. Then you arrive at the meeting place of the three highest mountain ranges of the world: The Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the Hindu Kush. As you arrive at Khunjerab Pass at 4,733 m you are on the border of not only China & Pakistan but also of Pamir and Karakoram ranges.

Itinerary

Day 1 Islamabad

At Islamabad Bennezir international airport you will be received by the "ACP leader" with transport and will be transferred to Hotel. Day at leisure at hotel or optional sightseeing tour in Twin cities Rawalpindi-Islamabad. Overnight at Islamabad Serena Hotel Islamabad.

Day 2 Islamabad-Gilgit

Morning transfer to Islamabad airport for a one-hour flight to Gilgit. Flights to northern Areas are subject to weather conditions as small aircrafts ATR can only visually fly in good weather due to difficult mountain terrain flying routes. If in case of flight cancellation, we drive to Gilgit with a night stop at Besham. From Islamabad drive 28 km to Taxila, the capital of the Buddhist Gandhara civilization. It is reputed as one of the most important archaeological sites on the sub-continent. Drive towards the Karakoram High passing through the lush green valleys of Mansehra district, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the valley. Karakoram Highway is the joint effort of Pakistan and China. Its completion took 20 years. 300 Chinese and 600 Pakistanis sacrificed their lives for the completion of this Road. After lunch at Besham (5/6 hours) drive to Chilas. At Thakot, we cross a Chinese-made bridge to enter the gorge of the Indus River. For centuries this branch of the Silk Route was used by the traders and Buddhist missionaries. There are many rock carving sites of that time: Shatial rock carving is one of them. After having a tea stop at Chilas drive on KKH passing through Rock Carvings along the Roadside at Chilas and at Thalichi viewpoint of Nanga Parbat (8,125m) the 9th highest peak of the world and the second-highest after K 2 in Pakistan, also known as the killer mountain. Rakaposhi (7,788m) and the Haramosh range can also be viewed from here. (Depending on daytime) As we drive north we arrive at the meeting point of the mountain ranges. The three highest mountain ranges of the world Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindukush meet where the Indus River is joined by the Gilgit River. We continue along the Gilgit River and reach Gilgit in a maximum of three hours from Chilas. Transfer to Gilgit Serena overnight. (Best available in Gilgit) (B/L/D)

Day 3 Gilgit – Khyber KVO game area Hunza.

We drive out from Gilgit to re-enter the town from the historic route, crossing the newly constructed Chinese bridge over the Gilgit River. The tour will continue to the beautiful, breathtaking Hunza Valley through a scenic route on our way we see the ancient Silk Route remains used by the Buddhist monks and traders. En route short stay at Rakaposhi (7,788m) viewpoint. Enter the Hunza valley and arrive at the capital Karimabad. Transfer into Hunza Serena hotel the best in town. After lunch n Karimabad for short walks to ALTIT and BALTIT Forts. The people of Hunza are famous for their long lives. You can also see some beautiful peaks of the Karakoram Range from Karimabad; Rakaposhi, Diran, Ultar, Golden peak, and the Nagar valley on the left bank of the Hunza River. Continue to drive towards Khyber upper Hunza the KVO hunting area. we will be driving through newly constructed Mountain tunnels and passing along Attaabad Lake we will reach Gulmit the capital of upper Hunza. After a short break at Gulmit drive to Khyber or Sost the border valley between Pakistan and China. (Depending on Trophy availability in the KVO area) Khyber village is before Sust 15 Kms. Distance difference) The drive from Gulmit to Sust is very scenic passing through different tiny villages including the Passu village. On a clear day fascinating views of Passu glacier, Shispare peak (7,611 m), and Passu Peak (7,478 m).On arrival to Sust transfer to PTDC hotel. (one and half hour drive)

Day 4-5-6 Sust- KVO Area

will be spent in the KVO game area for Himalayan Ibex Trophy hunting.

KHUNJERAB NATIONAL PARK

Occupying 2,271 sq. km. from the Khunjerab Pass to Shimshal, the Khunjerab National Park begins 30 km from Sost. It was established in 1975 in an attempt to save the Marco Polo sheep from extinction and to preserve the other wildlife in the area; Snow Leopard, Ibex, Tibetan Wild Ass, Bharal, Wolf, Red Fox, Brown Bear, Cape Hare, and Alpine Weasel.

The Park is currently closed for trekking to avoid disturbing the animals, especially the Marco Polo sheep, which survive only around the Khunjerab Pass. Everyone stops at the top of the pass, and it is tempting. The Tibetan Wild Ass is also endangered. Their range is now restricted to only the area east of the Shimshal Pass near the Chinese border. There are very few bears left, but Snow Leopard and Wolf are comparatively plentiful. Lynx and Wild Dog may also live in the park, but no one has yet done a complete survey.

Day 7 Sost – Gilgit

After having breakfast, we drive along the bank of Hunza River on Karakoram Highway, enjoying fascinating views of Karakoram Peaks arrive the capital of upper Hunza Gulmit. The half lower part of Gulmit and KKH along the River Hunza has been engulfed by an artificial lake. The lake was formed by Atta-abad natural calamity in 2010 by blocking the Hunza River just on 15 kilometers drive on main KKH from the old village of Hunza Ganish, The journey has become easier and shortened through the tunnels we will reach Gilgit in a maximum of four hours. Transfer to Gilgit Serena. (B-L-D)

Day 8 Gilgit-Islamabad

Morning transfer to Gilgit Airport for the flight to Islamabad. ( Flights are subject to weather conditions) In case the flight doesn’t operate we will drive to Besham. 8-10 hours. Overnight at PTDC Besham.

Day 9 Besham - Islamabad

After having an early breakfast drive to Islamabad. (5-6 hours) Transfer to Grand Ramada hotel. Rest of day leisure at hotel. If Flight operates on day 09 this day will be spent on sightseeing or shopping in Islamabad. B/L/D

Day 10

Transfer to Benazir International Airport Islamabad for the destination flight.

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Himalayan Ibex Trophy Hunting Hunza-Pakistan
Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
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15th November to March 15th
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