Mountaineering, Trekking and Hiking
The area is ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking. permission for mountaineering and trekking for restricted zone is issued by the ministry of tourism, government of pakistan, pakistan sports complex, kashmir highway, aabpara, islamabad telephone: 92-51-9203509. fishing permits are issued by the fisheries department at gilgit and skardu.
Fishing
At satpara lake 8km and kachura lake 932km) from skardu abound in trout. fishing permits are issued by the fisheries department.
Flora & Fauna
Roses, lilies, pansies, willow, pine and fir trees are found in abundance. apples, apricots, peaches, plums mulberry, walnuts and grapes are available from june to october and almonds from october to march.
Karakoram Air Safari
Is the most scenic air journey starting from islamabad by pakistan international airlines.
Eco tours
At different national parks
Wildlife
Baltistan boasts of wildlife like markhors, ibexes, snow leopards and birds, namely chakors, partridges and ducks. most of the animals and birds are protected but limited shooting is allowed. hunting permits are issued by the local administration.
Polo
Attend shandur polo festival