Karakoram Blue Sheep Hunt – Pakistan
Up to 6 Guests
About
By Markhor Safari LLC
Rifle or Bow | 1×1 Fully Guided | Season: 2026/2027
The Hunt- Location: Gilgit-Baltistan (Karakoram Range)
- Species: Blue Sheep (Bharal) – slate-grey coat, sweeping horns up to 32"
- Altitude: 3,000–5,600 meters (10,000–18,500 feet)
- Success Rate: Very high under normal conditions
- Duration: 10 days / 7 full hunting days
- Airport transfers & domestic flights
- 1×1 Professional Hunter & local guides
- All field accommodations & ground transportation
- All meals, snacks, beverages
- Hunting license & firearm permits
- Trophy preparation & measurement
- International airfare & hotels
- Visa, insurance, tips
- Trophy export & shipping fees
- Rifle rental, ammunition, alcohol
- Extra days (USD 600/day) or observers (USD 500/day)
- Terrain: Open alpine slopes, spot-and-stalk on foot
- Physical Demand: Strong conditioning required; less rugged than ibex hunts
- Best Time: Mid-November to late December (peak rut)
- Weather: -23°C to 5°C (-10°F to 40°F); snowfall common
- Accommodation: Expedition-style camps or basic lodges (not luxury)
- Khunjerab Villagers Organization (KVO)
- Shimshal Community Controlled Hunting Area
- Upper Hunza & Gojal Valley
- High-altitude medication (Diamox) recommended
- Medical evacuation insurance strongly advised
- Trip insurance highly recommended (deposits non-refundable)
This outfitter currently has no lodging available.
Location
Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Pakistan
Markhor Safari is a trophy hunting travel company led by Mr. Karim Dad, a native of Hunza in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region and now based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We design guided hunting trips that combine local knowledge, careful planning, and dependable on-the-ground support—so clients can focus on the experience in the mountains.
Our approach is built around responsible, regulated hunting and conservation-minded operations. We work alongside local communities and follow applicable local and international guidelines, while supporting wildlife research and conservation initiatives through a portion of trip proceeds.
- Specialty: Markhor and other mountain game experiences in northern Pakistan
- Trip support: transportation coordination, accommodation planning, and equipment assistance
- For all experience levels: packages suited to novice through expert hunters
- Ethics & compliance: permits, regulations, and community collaboration
- Conservation: contributions and partnerships that support long-term wildlife stewardship
Markhor Safari is exploring investment in Gojal Hunza to broaden the ways guests can experience the region—while keeping sustainability and community benefit at the center of every plan.
- Luxury hunting lodge: premium lodging with guided hunting, refined dining, and comfort-focused amenities
- Photography safaris: camera-first wildlife trips with workshops and scenic itineraries
- Conservation-focused eco-tourism: educational, low-impact travel with opportunities to support local conservation work
from
$60,500