Baltistan Wildlife Sanctuary

Located south of the Indus River between Rondu and Shengus villages, this 415-square-kilometer protected area contains mountainous terrain, forests, and grasslands.

The Pakistani government established this protected area in 1975 to address mounting concerns about habitat destruction and declining populations of regional wildlife species.

The Environmental Department collaborates with local agricultural communities to integrate traditional practices with modern conservation methods in the sanctuary management.

The Wildlife and Parks Department of Gilgit-Baltistan requires visitors to obtain permits and follow specific guidelines when accessing the sanctuary grounds.

The sanctuary houses numerous high-altitude species, including snow leopards, brown bears, Tibetan wolves, and the Astore markhor, Pakistan's national animal.

GPS coordinates: 35.60209,75.13304

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:43