Pakistan · Camping

15-Day Ibex and Blue Sheep Hunting Tour in Pakistan via Shimshal

15 Days Round trip from New Islamabad Airport Rd Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pursue ibex trophy hunting with expert professional guides in northern Pakistan
  • 02 Explore Shimshal Pamir, the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks
  • 03 Reach Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing in the world
  • 04 Hunt across remote valleys including Chitral Valley, Skardu Valley, Gulkin, Gumlit, and Sost
  • 05 Camp in tents during the expedition with meals served by camp staff

Embark on a 15-day hunting expedition through the pristine wilderness of northern Pakistan, pursuing ibex and blue sheep trophies across the rugged terrains of Shimshal Pamir, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu, and Chitral Valley. This journey combines challenging stalking in high mountains with dramatic scenery, from steep cliffs and alpine meadows to expansive Karakoram views and remote valleys. Along the way, camp under starlit skies, enjoy meals served by camp staff, and experience the striking natural beauty and cultural richness of some of Pakistan's most breathtaking hunting regions.

Embark on a 15-day hunting expedition through the pristine wilderness of northern Pakistan, pursuing ibex and blue sheep trophies across the rugged terrains of Shimshal Pamir, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu, and Chitral Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Naran, Chitral, Besham, Shimshal, Khunjerab National Park
Languages English, French, German, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Rawalpindi and Islamabad Formalities

Upon arrival in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Rawalpindi. After a short rest, drive to Islamabad to visit the Ministry of Tourism, where you will complete the necessary formalities and obtain the required permits.

2
Day 02

Drive from Rawalpindi to the Hunting Area

Drive from Rawalpindi toward the hunting area in the northern part of Pakistan. Overnight stay at a hotel.

3
Day 03

Preparation Day in the Hunting Area

These days in the hunting area are at leisure, allowing you to prepare and make final arrangements for the hunting expedition.

4
Day 04

Leisure and Final Expedition Preparations

  • These days in the hunting area are at leisure, allowing you to prepare and make final arrangements for the hunting expedition.
5
Day 05

Ibex Trophy Hunt Begins

  • You will be engaged in stalking with the assistance of expert professional guides for the ibex trophy hunt. Overnight accommodation will be in tents, and all meals will be served by the camp staff.

  • Stalk with a professional guide for the ibex trophy hunt.

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

6
Day 06

Guided Stalking in Remote Mountain Valleys

  • You will be engaged in stalking with the assistance of expert professional guides for the ibex trophy hunt. Overnight accommodation will be in tents, and all meals will be served by the camp staff.

  • Stalk with a professional guide for the ibex trophy hunt.

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

7
Day 07

Stalking Across Hunza, Skardu, and Chitral Regions

  • Stalk with a professional guide for the ibex trophy hunt.

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

8
Day 08

Explore the Main Hunting Grounds

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

9
Day 09

Continue the Ibex Hunt in Northern Pakistan

  • Stalk with a professional guide for the ibex trophy hunt.

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

10
Day 10

Hunting Across Shimshal, Hunza, and Skardu

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

11
Day 11

Further Exploration of the Hunting Area

  • Explore the following hunting areas:

    • Shimshal Pamir - the largest village of Hunza Valley, with extensive pasture lands for sheep and yaks

    • Shimshal Ghujarab Valley - a valley near Shimshal Pamir

    • Khunjerab Pass - the highest paved international border crossing in the world

    • Khyber Valley - an important mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan

    • Sost area - the last town within the Pakistan boundaries

    • Gulkin - an ancient village

    • Gumlit Valley

    • Skardu Valley - situated at the confluence of the Shigar River and the Indus River

    • Chitral Valley - the largest district in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan

    • Daral Valley - a scenic alpine lake at the hilltop of Bahrain

  • Overnight in tents. All meals are served by camp staff.

12
Day 12

Return Journey via Hunza and Besham

  • Drive back toward Rawalpindi and transfer to the hotel on arrival.

  • Take the Hunza/Gulmit/Passu route to reach Besham.

  • Drive back along the KKH, following the Hunza River, and enjoy fantastic views of the Karakorams.

  • Spend the night at Besham/Narran on the banks of the Indus River. (6-7-hour drive, 260 km)

13
Day 13

Reserved Day if More Hunting Time Is Needed

  • Drive back toward Rawalpindi and transfer to the hotel on arrival.

  • Take the Hunza/Gulmit/Passu route to reach Besham.

  • Drive back along the KKH, following the Hunza River, and enjoy fantastic views of the Karakorams.

  • Spend the night at Besham/Narran on the banks of the Indus River. (6-7-hour drive, 260 km)

Reserved day in case more days are needed for the hunt.

14
Day 14

Drive to Rawalpindi

  • Drive to Rawalpindi and transfer to the hotel on arrival.

  • Take the Hunza/Gulmit/Passu route to reach Besham.

  • Drive back along the KKH, following the Hunza River, and enjoy fantastic views of the Karakorams.

  • Spend the night at Besham/Narran on the banks of the Indus River. (6-7-hour drive, 260 km)

15
Day 15

Departure from Pakistan

  • Transfer to the airport for your onward or return flight.

Goodbye, Pakistan - see you next year.

Shimshal Pamir, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu Valley

Where this trip takes you

Shimshal Pamir, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Islamabad Airport Rd 10 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local professional licensed mountain guide joining you from Islamabad
  • Full-board hotel meals and meals during camping
  • Airport transfers on arrival and at the time of return
  • Transport from Gilgit/Skardu to the hunting area for personnel and equipment
  • Transport from the hunting area to Islamabad on return for personnel and equipment
  • Jeeps, where required, for personnel and equipment
  • Wages of guides, porters, scouts, and their food and insurance
  • Wages of 01 cook and cook helper, including their 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, and parking fees
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Trophy measurement
  • Hunting license
  • Wildlife permit fees
  • Gun permits
  • Beverages and soft drinks
  • Procurement of import and export permits for expedition equipment
  • Procurement of Helicopter Rescue Bond from the Ministry of Tourism against the expedition's actual deposit (14,000 US Dollars), if required
  • Permit cost: The government fee is for each hunt. All charges and fees are 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 the hunting party in Pakistan. Only one hunter can join under one permit, and there is no limit for non-hunting members joining the expedition. Non-hunting members will only pay service charges.
  • Local community fee: The local community in charge of the area where the hunt is conducted is authorized to charge a fee per hunter to allow access to their hunting grounds
  • Insurance for arms and ammunition
  • Government document processing fee

The land cost for this hunting expedition in Pakistan includes local professional licensed mountain guides from Islamabad, full-board hotel meals and camping meals, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, and transport from Gilgit/Skardu to the hunting area and back to Islamabad for both personnel and equipment. Jeeps are provided where required.

It also includes wages for guides, porters, scouts, one cook, and a cook helper, along with their food, equipment, and insurance. Kitchen equipment for the expedition until base camp only, two-person high-altitude tents for all climbing members until base camp only, sleeping mattresses for all members until base camp only, camping fees, road taxes, and parking fees are also covered.

Additional inclusions are field trophy preparation, trophy measurement services, hunting licenses, wildlife permit fees, gun permits, beverages and soft drinks, procurement of import and export permits for expedition equipment, procurement of a Helicopter Rescue Bond from the Ministry of Tourism if required, local community fees for access to hunting grounds, insurance for arms and ammunition, and government document processing fees.

What's Not Included

  • Local experience observer: 400/450 USD per day per person in the field
  • Trophy fees and government permits are not included
  • International and domestic flight fares
  • Trophy hunting auction fees
  • Hotel accommodation before and after the hunt is payable directly by the client(s)
  • Tips for guides, porters, cooks, drivers, and villagers
  • Visa costs (an invitation letter will be provided by the company)
  • International airfare
  • Insurance covering health, life, third-party liability, and cancellation
  • Extra trophies, if interested in hunting
  • Sightseeing/city tours
  • Personal equipment, gear, and clothing for the scouts
  • Courier services fee, payable directly by the client after the hunt
  • Climbing gear
  • Yak, horse, camel, or any animals for riding
  • High-altitude foods
  • High-altitude tents
  • Camping gas
  • Personal equipment
  • Transportation or porterage of excess baggage
  • Sleeping bags and mattress
  • Rucksacks/day packs
  • Personal snacks and drinks
  • Personal-use medicine
  • Emergency rescues. Any expedition member who wants to include emergency helicopter rescue in the program must notify in advance. A cash deposit of 12,000 US Dollars is required for this arrangement. The amount is refundable if no such facility has been used during the holiday. You are requested to ensure yourself for emergency air rescue if required.
  • 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 service
  • Laundry charges and other items of a personal nature

The following items and expenses are not included in the package and must be paid separately by the client.

The cost for a local experience observer is not included and is priced at 400 to 450 USD per day per person in the field. International and domestic flights are not included. Hotel accommodation before and after the hunt must be paid directly by the client. Tips for guides, porters, cooks, drivers, and villagers are also excluded.

Visa costs are not included, although the company will provide an invitation letter. Insurance, including health, life, third-party liability, cancellation, emergency evacuation, and baggage or personal effects coverage, is not included. Extra trophies, sightseeing or city tours, personal equipment and gear, courier services, climbing gear, riding animals, high-altitude foods, high-altitude tents, camping gas, porterage of excess baggage, sleeping bags, mattresses, rucksacks, day packs, personal snacks and drinks, personal-use medicine, medications, room service, laundry charges, and other personal expenses are also excluded.

If emergency helicopter rescue is required, a deposit is needed, and travelers are encouraged to insure themselves for this purpose. Any additional costs resulting from delays caused by cancelled or delayed flights, sickness, accidents, bad weather, road washouts, government restrictions, or other unforeseen circumstances will be charged separately.

Quotes are provided on a net and non-commissionable basis and are based on the enclosed itinerary and the total number of hotel and camp nights specified. Quoted rates are based on single-room hotel occupancy and shared occupancy of a two-person tent. Single supplements are not guaranteed and may incur additional charges if required.

What to bring

  • Headgear
  • Parka
  • Wool shirt & trousers
  • Sweater
  • Cotton shirt & pants
  • Gloves & mittens
  • Rain/wind suit
  • Cotton & wool undergarments
  • Socks (cotton & wool/synthetic)
  • Boots (trek & camp)
  • Belt
  • Down jacket
  • Shalwar Kameez (cotton)
  • Spare laces for boots
  • Miscellaneous items
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel
  • Washcloth
  • Bandanna/scarf, for covering your mouth while riding in a jeep
  • Water bottle with a durable screw top
  • Sunscreen
  • Headlamp with flashlight, plus extra batteries and bulb
  • Insect repellent
  • Swiss Army knife, or a similar one
  • Nylon cord for a clothesline
  • Personal medical kit
  • Pocket-size sewing kit
  • Lighter or matches for general use
  • Wristwatch
  • Optional items
  • Thermarest. We provide closed-cell mattresses, but you may want to supplement for additional comfort.
  • Stuff sacks of various sizes for storing your used clothes
  • Toilet paper or a travel pack of tissues
  • An interesting book
  • Notebook and pen for your journal
  • Snacks: personal choice of dried fruit, candy, energy bars
  • Binoculars
  • Camera, film, extra batteries, cleaning supplies, and extra lenses
  • Sports gear (playing cards/Frisbee)
  • Water purification tablets

Know before you go

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS:
    • Our quotes are net and non-commissionable.
    • Our inclusive quotes and conditions are strictly based on the enclosed itinerary and the total number of hotel and camp nights mentioned therein.
    • The above rates are quoted per person based on sharing a double room and a two-person tent. A single room and tent can be provided on payment of a single supplement. We do not guarantee a single supplement.
  • DELAYS
    • If the trip has to be delayed due to cancelled or delayed flights, sickness, accidents, bad weather, road washouts, government restrictions, or any other contingency for which Jasmine Tours cannot make provisions, the resulting extra cost for such delays will be charged separately.
  • LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOGISTIC SERVICES PROVIDER:
    • 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, government restrictions, or any causes beyond the control of Rock Valley Tours.
  • TRANSPORTATION
    • The transport used is a Toyota Coaster/Hi-ace Van, fully air-conditioned and equipped with all necessary modern facilities. The drivers have 15-20 years' experience driving for tourists and are careful and safe drivers.
    • Please note that the jeeps used in Pakistan are open jeeps with a soft canvas roof that can be removed and roll-up/down sides. They do not have seat belts, roll bars, or restraining sides. They are old American Willy jeeps that have been reconditioned. They are the most reliable for 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 are experienced in working with foreign tourists and are careful and safe drivers. 4WD vehicles like Toyota Hilux and Pajero can also be arranged on request, but they are about three times the cost. Please do not expect European standards. Transport makes up a large portion of any travel program 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.
  • 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, government restrictions, and all other unforeseen exigencies.

It's important for travelers to carefully read and understand such policies before booking a trip to be aware of the potential financial implications of unforeseen delays and contingencies. Additionally, travelers may want to inquire about the specifics of these charges, such as how they are calculated and what expenses are covered, to ensure transparency and clarity in case of delays during their trip.

Reservations and advance payments for a service, possibly related to travel or mountaineering activities in Pakistan. Here's a breakdown of the points mentioned:

1. Reservation request: Reservations should be made in writing. It is recommended to make provisional reservations at least 120 days before your planned arrival in Pakistan. No deposits are required for provisional reservations.

2. Confirmation and payment: Provisional reservations are subject to confirmation. To secure your reservation, you need to deposit all fees in advance. This payment should be made at least 40 days before the scheduled arrival of your group in Pakistan.

3. Submission of naming list: You are required to provide a naming list at least 40 days before your group's arrival in Pakistan. This list likely includes the names of all participants in your group.

4. Information required for provisional booking: To make a provisional booking, you should provide the following information: your name, nationality, passport number, date and place of issue of your passport, passport expiry date, your complete address, an emergency contact person, and your previous mountaineering experience, if any. These guidelines seem to be specific to a particular service or organization in Pakistan, possibly related to mountaineering expeditions or group travel. It is essential to follow these instructions carefully to ensure your reservation is processed correctly and your group's visit to Pakistan goes smoothly.

Mode of payment: Payments must be made through either money grams or bank transfers to Pakistan. Personal bank cards and traveler's checks are not accepted as forms of payment.

Payment schedule: A deposit of 50% of the total trip cost is required when finalizing the trip. The deposit should be made within 5 days after making the booking. The final payment, which constitutes the remaining 50% of the trip cost, should be made no later than 30 days before the scheduled hunt or trip. It is essential to adhere to these payment instructions to confirm and secure your reservation for the trip.

It appears some information has been provided related to cancellations for the local services provider.

Notification requirement: Any cancellations must be communicated in writing to the local services provider.

Deposit non-refundable: All deposits made to the local services provider are non-refundable.

Founded and not found animal: This part of the text seems to be related to a specific type of tour or activity. It suggests that if you are on a wildlife or animal-related tour and an animal is located or not located, certain conditions may apply. However, the specific details of these conditions are not provided in the text.

Cancellation before permit and government processing fees: If a cancellation is made before you have paid the permit fee and government processing fee, you may be eligible for a refund of the amount paid, with a deduction of a nominal service charge.

It is essential to clarify the exact terms and conditions of the local services provider's cancellation policy directly with them. Additionally, you may want to inquire about the specific fees, charges, and conditions related to cancellations, especially regarding the

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Islamabad Gandhara International Airport, Pakistan
Tour start
New Islamabad Airport Rd, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 15 days finish where they began, in New Islamabad Airport Rd.

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