Markhors are herbivores and primarily feed on a variety of vegetation found in their mountainous habitats. Their diet consists of grasses, leaves, herbs, shrubs, and tree foliage. They are considered browsers, meaning they selectively feed on different plant parts rather than grazing on grass alone.
Markhors are adaptable in their feeding habits and can consume a wide range of plant species based on availability and season. During the summer months, when alpine meadows and grasses are abundant, they feed heavily on grasses and herbaceous plants. In the winter, when vegetation is scarcer, they rely more on browsing woody plants, including leaves, twigs, and shrubs.
Some common plant species that form a part of the Markhor's diet include various grasses like bluegrass, feather grass, and bentgrass, as well as shrubs such as juniper, rhododendron, and wild roses.
Their ability to browse on a diverse array of vegetation allows Markhors to adapt to different forage availability throughout the year and sustain themselves in their mountainous habitats.