Sports Tourism in Pakistan

Water Rafting:

The rivers of Pakistan are spread like a net through its length and breadth. Right from the heights of the Karakorams, the Himalayas and the Hindukush, Pakistani’s rivers change their courses and flows until they all meet the mighty Indus, at different points, which ultimately falls into the Arabian Sea. These rivers are ideal for all types of water sports like rafting, canoeing, boating and sailing. Following rivers in the Northern Pakistan, are open for water sports, besides the Indus, the Ravi and the Chenab in NWFP, Punjab and Sindh Provinces;

• Indus (from Jaglot to Thakot)

• Kunhar (from Naran to Kaghan)

• Swat(from Bahrain to Saidu Sharif)

• Pankora (from Dir to Batkhela)

• Hunza (from Aliabad to Gilgit)

Mountain Biking:

Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad. You will be met at the airport and transported to your designated hotel along with your luggage.

Day 2: Travel by coach to Mansehra. Overnight stay in hotel at Mansehra.

Day 3: Bike trip (50 km) Mansehra to Balakot. Night in hotel at Balakot.

Day 4: Bike trip (30 km) Balakot to Shogran. Night in hotel Shogran.

Day 5: Bike trip to (40 Km) Shogran to Kaghan.

Day 6: Bike trip (26 Km) Kaghan to Naran.

Day 7: Trip to Lake Saif-ul-Muluk, hiking or biking (25 km). Night in hotel at Naran.

Day 8: Bike trip (30 Km). Naran to Burawai. Camping at riverside.

Day 9: Bike trip (25 km), Burawai to Lake Lulusar. Camping at riverside.

Day 10: Bike trip (30 Km), Lake Lulusar to Babusar Pass and downhill to Babusar village. Camping by rest house.

Day 11: Bike trip (40 km). Babusar village to Chilas. Night in hotel at Chilas.

Day 12: Transfer by Coach via Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, Hunza. Overnight stay in hotel at Karimabad.

Day 13: Leisure day at Karimabad.

Day 14: Bike trip (11 Km) Karimabad to Gilgit. Overnight stay in hotel at Gilgit.

Day 15: Transfer by Coach via Karakoram Highway to Raikot Bridge. Trip to Fairy Meadows, Hiking or biking (21 Km). Camping in Fairy Meadows.

Day 16: Leisure day. Camping in Fairy Meadows.

Day 17: Downhill from Fairy Meadows hiking or biking to Raikot Bridge (21 Km). Transfer by Coach via Karakoram Highway to Barseen. Overnight stay in Barseen.

Day 18: Transfer by Coach at Karakoram Highway from Barseen to Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in hotel at Rawalpindi.

Day 19: Sightseeing of Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in hotel at Rawalpindi.

Day 20: You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your destination flight.

Rock Climbing:

Pakistan is well known for high altitude climbing but not many people come for Rock climbing. Pakistan in fact has equal opportunity for Rock climbing as well. The Trango Towers in Baltoro area are well known all over the world. Besides Trango Towers, Kondus valley in Khuplu area is a paradise for rock climbers. There are numerous untouched rock faces in the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush ranges of Pakistan which are ideal for rock climbers.

Golf:

Rawalpindi Golf Course:

It is Eighteen (18) holes, challenging course. Major tournaments of the country are organized by the Rawalpindi Golf Club, located near Ayub National Park on G.T. Road, Rawalpindi. It has one of the most beautiful surroundings. 

Islamabad Golf Course:

It is an 18 hole course with a picturesque background, having grass and water channels around the fair-ways as well as around the greens, and the golfer has really got to be careful in playing his shots.

Kabal (Swat) Golf Course:

It is an 18 hole course with a picturesque background. This is an old golf course, constructed by the Wali of Swat for recreation during holidays in the valley.

Bhurban Golf Course:

This golf course is located at a distance of about 15 Km from Murree Hills. It is a 9 hole course at a height of 6000 ft. above sea level, with a picturesque background. It is one of the most challenging courses with small hills erected around. Major tournaments of the country are held here.

Lahore Golf Course:

It is an 18 hole very well maintained course. Most of the major tournaments of the country are held here. Leading professional golfers belong to this Golf Club.

Karachi Golf Course:

Golf as a game is being taken up enthusiastically in Karachi. The fact that so many excellent golf courses have been built in different parts of the city demonstrates the popularity the game enjoys.

Arabian Sea Country Club:

This club consisting of Golf and Swimming Pool Complex is set amidst scenic and picturesque surroundings. It’s specially designed 18-hole golf course is rated among the best golf courses available in the country.

Karachi Golf Club:

Karachi Golf Club is the oldest golf club of Karachi and has played a pivotal role in popularizing the game of golf. The original Golf Club started as a subsidiary of Sindh Club in 1888 and within three years had become an independent entity. Through a concerted effort the entire course was turfed, landscaped and planted with trees, providing the largest green area in greenery-starved city of Karachi. Presently, the 27-hole golf course is spread over 250 acres of land and is the only one of its kind in Pakistan.

Other Golf Courses: includes 18-hole golf courses of Carlton Hotel, off Zulifqar Street 1, Defence VIII and Dreamworld Family Resort, adjacent to Gulshan-e-Maymar, off Super Highway.

Peshawar Golf Course:

It is an 18 hole course with a picturesque background having grass and water channels around the fair-ways as well as around the greens, and the Golfer has really got to be careful in planning his shots.

Shandur Golf Course:

The highest golf ground in the world is located at 13000 ft. This course is infrequently used and is maintained by the Chitral Scouts.