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SEASON

ROUTE

HUNTING

ACCOMMODATION

AREA HUNTING TROPHIES

SEASON

Marco Polo Argali hunting season starts from September and lasts until February. Best time is late October - beginning of December.
Markhor hunt is organized in October - February, with the best time in November - January.

ROUTE

Day 1

Arrival in Dushanbe. Custom formalities, transfer to Khorog (10-14 hours), stay overnight

Day 2

Transfer from Khorog (6-8 hours) to the hunting camp, accommodation, rest

Day 3-8

6-day hunt for Marco Polo

Day 9

Back to Khorog, stay overnight

Day 10

Back to Dushanbe, stay overnight or flight home

HUNTING

Marco Polo Argali hunting is a classic mountain spot-and-stalk hunt. During the day, the hunter and guides spot the hillsides and sheep feeding areas. Hunting in the Rangkul area is organized at the altitude of 13,100-15,000 feet (4,000-4,500 meters) above sea level. The stalk is completed on foot. You have to be fit for this part of the hunt. Be ready for the long range shooting, up to 450-750 yards (400-700 meters).
Hunting for Markhor is organized at comparatively low altitudes of 4,900-5,250 feet (1,500-1,600 meters). As a rule, Markhors tend to prefer sheer cliffs of sandstone. The hunter has to get at the shooting distance by stalking from below, or staying at the opposite cliff.

ACCOMMODATION

The Marco Polo camps are hunting cabins. They have separate areas for dining, bathing and sleeping. There is an electrical generator.
While hunting for Markhor, you will be accommodated at the guest houses in villages, located in the hunting regions. In rare cases, 1 or 2 overnights in tent camp up in the mountains might be required.

HUNTING TROPHIES

MARCO POLO ARGALI

MATISONI ARGALI

URIAL AFGHAN

URIAL BUKHARAN

Feral Yak

Himalayan Brown Bear

Mid-Asian Ibex

Markhor Bukharan

COMMON WOLF

TAJIKISTAN

The main Tajikistan attraction is of course its nature. The majestic mountains and multi-hued lakes, inspiring landscapes and holy hot springs can become a part of your experience. There is a lot to see in its cities, too. Tajikistan has many stories to tell by its ancient fortresses, Buddhist temples and amazing mosques.

“Mountains know secrets we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.”
T. Knott

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average size of the Marco Polo argali trophy in Tajikistan?

The average size is 54-56 inches, with the 58-60 inch rams taken each year.
What is the average size of the Mid-Asian Ibex trophy in Tajikistan?

The average size is about 42-46 inches.
Argali and Ibex are hunted from the same camp?

We hunt Argali and Ibex from the same camp, when it is a combo hunt. If it is a pure Ibex hunt, we take you to the Ibex area.
What is mountain sickness?

Those are symptoms that can occur when you get to a higher elevation quickly. Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. Anyone can develop altitude sickness, no matter how fit, young, or healthy they are. Most people are able to recover from a mild case of acute mountain sickness quickly after returning to lower altitudes.
How to avoid mountain sickness?

We advise you to start taking DIAMOX several days before arrival. You need to consult your doctor beforehand.