Turtuk's economy is highly localized, having transitioned from pure subsistence agriculture to a burgeoning ecotourism model since opening to tourists in 2010.
* **Agriculture**: The village is renowned for its horticulture, particularly apricots, walnuts, and buckwheat. Local farming cooperatives and families manage the harvesting, processing, and sale of dried fruits and apricot oil. * **Tourism & Hospitality**: The local business landscape is dominated by family-run homestays, small guest houses, and local trekking guides. * **Handicrafts**: Small-scale artisans produce and sell traditional Balti woodwork, walking sticks, and stone carvings directly from their homes.
