Know About Pakistan
Pakistan boasts some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Asia — stretching from the Arabian Sea in the south to towering peaks in the north. With the densest concentration of high mountains on earth, it is home to 5 of the world's 14 summits above 24,000 feet.
- The Himalayas
- The Karakorams
- The Hindu Kush
The mass of mountain chains neighboring the Pamir plateau lies just a stone's throw away. Situated in South Asia, Pakistan shares its eastern border with India, its north-eastern border with China, and is flanked by Iran to the south-west and Afghanistan along its western and northern edges.
Its southern boundary is the Arabian Sea, boasting 1,064 km of coastline. With a total area of 796,095 sq km, the country is almost four times the size of the United Kingdom. From expansive southern deserts to the towering peaks of the Karakorams, diverse habitats are home to numerous big game species.
Rooted in rich traditions and exceptional hospitality, Pakistanis hold foreign hunters in the highest regard. Visiting hunters are considered honoured guests — a warmth rarely found anywhere else in the world.
A Country of Five Provinces
Extending 1,800 km from Gwadar Bay to the Khunjerab Pass on China's border, Pakistan is divided into five provinces: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and the Federal Administered Tribal Areas.
Diverse Habitats for Big Game
From the expansive southern deserts to the towering peaks of the Karakorams, vast and varied habitats are home to numerous big game species — making Pakistan one of Asia's finest hunting destinations.
Hospitality Without Equal
Rooted in rich traditions and strong cultural values, Pakistanis hold foreign hunters in the highest regard. Visiting hunters are considered honoured guests — a hospitality rarely found anywhere else in the world.
Hunting in Pakistan
Pakistan harbors a diverse range of wild Caprinae, making it a crucial country for conservation. Seven species and twelve subspecies roam its varied terrain — from desert hills to glacial peaks.
Bring back impressive trophies of Markhor, Ibex, Blue Sheep and Urial from valleys across the Hindu Kush, Himalayas and Karakoram.
Markhor
Capra falconeri · 04- 01Kashmir Markhor→
- 02Astore Markhor→
- 03Suleman Markhor→
- 04Skardu Markhor→
Ibex
Capra · 02- 05Himalayan Ibex→
- 06Sindh Ibex→
Sheep
Ovis vignei · 04- 07Punjab Urial→
- 08Afghan Urial→
- 09Blandford Urial→
- 10Blue Sheep→
Plains Game
Lowland · 08- 11Chinkara Gazelle→
- 12Kennion's Gazelle→
- 13Nilgai Antelope→
- 14Blackbuck→
- 15Axis Deer→
- 16Hog Deer→
- 17Wild Boar→
Almost all of these species are of interest to sport hunters. These ungulates are found in fragmented populations, ranging from desert hills in southern Balochistan and Sindh to the northern foothills.
Combined with culture, hospitable communities, and the chance to see the elusive snow leopard, world-famous glaciers and thousand-year-old juniper patches — Pakistan offers unforgettable hunting.
