Pakistan is an action-oriented destination. There is so much to see and experience that you need to plan what to include and what to exclude in your tour itinerary.If jeep safari puts you on a high, fishing keeps you firmly on the ground. Pakistan promises to
offer you both.
Pakistan has a number of fishing tour destinations that you can visit on your tour to Pakistan. Fishing tours are not only offering you the charm of the outdoors activity but takes you close to some beautiful destinations. Many of these destinations besides offering gurgling streams and rivers also present beautiful scenery.
Fishing for Mahaseer and trout are two exciting activities in Pakistan. The northern mountain streams offer wonderful opportunity for trout fishing. Some of the finest destinations for trout fishing include Kaghan, Swat, Baltistan and Ghizer. In Gilgit, the streams and lakes are great source of trout fish. There are a number of places in and around Gilgit that you can visit for trout fishing. Kargah Nullah, which is 10 kilometers from Gilgit is wonderful destination to enjoying trout fishing. Other wonderful places that you can visit for fishing from Gilgit include Singal, 56 kilometers from Gilgit, Phandar, and 117 kilometers from Gilgit and Singal 56 kilometers from Gilgit.
Kaghan is another exciting place that you can visit for fishing. The Kunhar River is an ideal spot to fish for trout and mahaseer. In fact the trout fish in Kaghan is considered best in the sub continent. Lake Saif-ul-Muluk in Kaghan valley is worth trying for fishing.
Tour to Pakistan brings you complete information on various tourist destinations in Pakistan. Tour to Pakistan promises to offer you all the help to make your tour to Pakistan an exciting and memorable affair.
Trout fishing paradise Pakistan:
If your idea of a dream vacation includes trout fishing in some of the most a picturesque surroundings in the world, PAKISTAN is the place for you. Northern land of Pakistan offers excellent trout fishing from May to September, against awesome backdrop of towering mountains, vast undulating valleys are dotted with scores of serenely placid lakes and cress-cross by turbulent rivers, fast flowing streams and whispering brooks. The trout (brown trout that is Salmo trutta) species was introduced in Gilgit from Europe by political officers in 1916. It has large scales, thickly spotted dark and red spots on the sides.
Gilgit Baltistan includes the District of Gilgit, Baltistan and Diamir, which are as a whole forms an integrated part of the old Jammu and Kashmir state extending from the Kilik and Minteka Passes in the north and the Shandur Pass in the West. It occupies the inner Himalayan, Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges traversed by numerous ridges which are parallel to each other forming valleys in between which are the centers of inhabitation -- the area as whole is very mountainous and rugged.
You will visit places whose virgin beauty will hold you spellbound. Nature magnificence in its raw, unspoiled form and that includes the people inhabiting these regions, friendly and gentle but shy opportunity to see the nature and culture of mountain people in the north of Pakistan.
Trout fishing spots in the North of Pakistan:
Kaghan Valley:
Fishing is the chief sport in Kaghan, Brown Trout and Mahaseer are stocked in the pure silvery waters between Kaghan and Naran.
Kaghan Valley has some of Pakistan’s best trout fishing and six authorized reaches in the Naran locality.
Kalam Valley:
In Kalam Valley there are many well-known spots for fishing. MAHODAND means “Lake of fishes”. The lake is surrounded by Pine trees and beautiful grassy meadows. The KUNDALU LAKE is between Utror and Gabral and excellent for Trout fishing.
Gilgit Valley:
PHANDUR LAKE is magnificent with the Ghizer River. The lake is situated at the altitude of about 2800m, is well-stocked with trout. The HANDRAP LAKE is also well-known for its trout fishing which is situated at west of Phander.
Skardu Valley:
Fishing is excellent in Baltistan, although the trout awell reputation for shrewdness.
SATPARA LAKE is situated 8 km south of Skardu town. Satpara Lake is beautiful lake in Skardu and also well-stocked with trout fishes.
Others Valleys trout fishing:
There are also many well-known spots in Mountain Valleys of Pakistan, like Rama Lake in Astore and Deoasi Plateau (highest plateau in the world) and also Chitral valley for trout fishing. At there the rivers, streams and lakes are full of trout and common fishes.
Fact Sheet |
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Altitude |
4114m |
Best Season |
June to September |
Zone |
Open |
Duration |
14 |
Start Tour |
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Finish Tour |
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Camp |
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Hotel |
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Range |
Karakorum/Himalaya |
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Itinerary |
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Days |
Programs |
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01 |
Arrival to Islambad |
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02 |
Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas |
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03 |
Free day in Skardu |
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04 |
Fishing and in Satpara Lake |
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05 |
Drive to Deosai plateau |
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06 |
Full day fishing |
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07 |
Drive back to Skardu |
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08 |
Full day excursion to Shigar |
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09 |
Departure for Gilgit |
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10 |
Drive to Hunza |
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11 |
GilgitSightseeing in Karimabad |
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12 |
Drive to Punial |
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13 |
Drive to Phander |
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14 |
Full day fishing at Phander lake |
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15 |
Drive to Chitral |
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16 |
Fishing at Latkoh River |
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17 |
Drive to Kalash valley |
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18 |
Free day in Kalash |
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19 |
Drive Back to Chitral |
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20 |
Fly to Islambad |
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21 |
Fishing and Boating in Islamabad |
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22 |
Fly back to Home |
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Fact Sheet |
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Altitude |
4114m |
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Best Season |
June to September |
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Zone |
Open |
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Duration |
14 |
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Start Tour |
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Finish Tour |
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Camp |
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Hotel |
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Range |
Karakorum/Himalaya |
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Itinerary |
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Days |
Programs |
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01 |
Arrival to Islambad |
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02 |
Drive to Balakot |
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03 |
Drive to Naran Valley |
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04 |
Full day fishing in Kunhar river and various lakes |
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05 |
Full – day saiful muluk lake |
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06 |
Drive to Chilas |
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07 |
Drive to Raikhot and trek to fairy meadow free to Fairy Meadow |
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08 |
Back to Riakhot |
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09 |
Drive to Astore |
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10 |
Fishing at Rama Lake |
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11 |
Drive to Tarushing |
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12 |
Continue to Deosai Lake |
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13 |
Fully day fishing |
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14 |
Drive to Satpara Lake |
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15 |
Fishing & Boating |
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16 |
Drive to Skardu |
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17 |
Full day fishing & Boating |
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18 |
Fly to Islambad or Drive to Chilas |
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19 |
Drive to Islambad |
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20 |
Free day in Islamabad , fishing & Boating |
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21 |
Fly back to home |
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Fact Sheet |
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Altitude |
4114m |
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Best Season |
June to September |
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Zone |
Open |
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Duration |
14 |
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Start Tour |
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Finish Tour |
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Camp |
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Hotel |
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Range |
Karakorum/Himalaya |
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Itinerary |
Days |
Programs |
01 |
Arrival to Islambad |
02 |
Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas |
03 |
free day in Skardu |
04 |
Fishing & Boating Satpara Lake |
05 |
Drive to Deosai Lake, fishing at Deosai |
06 |
Back to Skardu |
07 |
Drive to Gilgit |
08 |
Drive to Phunder |
09 |
Full day fishing in Phunder Lake |
10 |
Fishing and Boating in Phunder Valley |
11 |
Back to Gilgit |
12 |
Drive to Minapin |
13 |
Trek to Hapakin |
14 |
Trek to Taghfari |
15 |
Back to Minapin & drive to Hunza |
16 |
Free day in Hunza |
17 |
Drive to Raikhot and Trek to Fairy Meadow |
18 |
Free to Fairy Meadow |
19 |
Back to Raikhot and drive to Besham |
20 |
Drive to Islambad |
21 |
Free day in Islamabad, Fishing and boating |
22 |
Fly back to Home |