Gilgit baltistan important lakes A Series of Presentation Complied ByMr. Allah Dad Khan Natural Resource Management Specialist KP Province Pakistan

9. S No Name of lakr Elevation Location
1. Sheosar lake/Shausar Lake 4142 m Dosai Plan
2. Satpara lake 2636 m Skardu
3. Katchura lake 2500 m Skardu
4 Borith lake 2600 m Upper HUnza
5 Rama Lake 3300 m Astore
6 Koramber lake 4272 m Ghizar
7 Uttar lake 3840 m Ghizar
8 Hundrap lake 3291 Ghizar
9 Baha lake/ khukush
Lamgar
12400 m Ghizar
10 Naltar lake 3364 Gilgit
11. Gasho lake 2877 m Gilgit

10. S No 8
12 Shuvorth /Shmshal lake 4755 m Hunza
13 Rush lake 5098 m Nagar Gilgit
14 Atta Abad Lake 975 m Hunza Gilgit
15 Phander Lake Gizar
16 Zharba Lake Skardu
17 Khalti Lake Gizar
18 Karfaq Lake Karfaq Ghanchi
19 Dakholi Lake Ghanche
20 Darla Bala Lake Astore
21 Kinisoteko lakes Ghizer
22 Riat Lake Upper Astore

11. S No 8
23 Biafi/Hispar Snow lake 5151 m Skardu
24 Rainbow Lake, Domal Gilgit Baltistan
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16.  Satpara Lake is an
important lake in Skardu
Valley which supplies
water for the town of
Skardu, which is located
at 2,636 meters (8,650
ft).
 It is one of the most
picturesque lakes in
Pakistan.In 2002, the
Government of Pakistan
decided to build a dam
on the Satpara Lake.
 Altitude: 8,648 ft
 Location: Skardu Valley
 Interesting Fact: One of
the largest lakes in
Pakistan (2.5 sqm), the
Lake supplies water to
the whole of Skardu.

18.  Naltar is a valley near Gilgit , Hunza and Nomal,
Gilgit. Naltar is 40 km (25 mi) from Gilgit and can be
reached by jeeps. Naltar is a forested (pine) village
known for its wildlife and magnificent mountain
scenery. Now the communication is available by the
efforts of Pakistan army signal corps (SCO special
communication organization). There are ski lifts
under the 'Ski Federation of Pakistan'. Transport is
available from Gilgit to Naltar but during a specific
time after that own arrangement.
 Mountains of Naltar, on the foothills of which, Skiing
is a popular sport.Ski competitions are held at Naltar
under the supervision of PAF.

21.  The Beautiful Shandur Lake of Pakistan It is Also
Called Roof of the World Shandur Lake is located in
the District Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan North-West
Frontier Province, Pakistan (where the Hindukush in
Gilgit-Baltistan, between Afghanistan and Gilgit-
Baltistan and Karakorum mountainous ranges of
Gilgit-Baltistan meet) in high mountain pass connects
to Chitral and Gilgit. It is also called the “Roof of the
world“. It is one of the most beautiful Lakes of
Pakistan. The top is flat and a plateau. It can be
crossed between late April and early November. The
place is mostly famous because of the Shandur Polo
Festival. The highest polo ground in the world at
3,700 meter is located here

24.  Attabad Lake, Gojal, also known as Gojal Lake, is a
lake in the Gojal Valley of Gilgit Baltistn Pakistan
created in January 2010 by a landslide dam. The
lake was formed due to a massive landslide at
Attabad village in Gilgit Baltistan, 9 miles (14 km)
upstream (east) of Karimabad that occurred on
January 4, 2010. The landslide killed twenty people
and blocked the flow of the Hunza River for five
months. The lake flooding has displaced 6,000
people from upstream villages, stranded (from
land transportation routes) a further 25,000, and
inundated over 12 miles (19 km) of the Karakoram
Highway. The lake reached 13 miles (21 km) long
and over 100 metres (330 ft) in depth by the first
week of June 2010 when it began flowing over the
landslide dam, completely submerging lower
Shishkat and partly flooding Gulmit. The
subdivision of Gojal has the greatest number of
flooded buildings, over 170 houses, and 120
shops. The residents also had shortages of food
and other items due to the blockage of the
Karakoram Highway. By June 4 water outflow from
the lake had increased to 3,700 cu ft/s (100
m3/s).

26.  Shangrila Lake or Lower Kachura Lake is a part of
the Shangrila resort located at a drive of about
30 minutes from Skardu city. It is a popular
tourist destination, and has a unique restaurant
that is built on the fuselage of an aircraft that
had crashed nearby. Tourist can take a full view
of Skardu city in a single glance from here. On
two sides are beautiful mountains having peaks
covered by snow on another side is Skardu city.
The Indus River, Pakistan's largest river and
Skardu Gilgit link road is passing by side. Tourist
can also enjoy verities of fruits never seen in the
world. The airport is also situated on a distance
of 20 minutes drive

28.  Upper Kachura Lake is a beautiful lake in Skardu
District at a distance of abut half hour drive from
the Skardu City. The lake contains the fresh water
with a depth of 70 m surrounded by the forest
mainly consiting of the Apricot and Conifer
forest. It can be accessed from the Skardu City
easily. The Indus River"Pakistan's Largest River"
passes nearby at lower elevation. One can enjoy
the view of the snow-capped mountains and can
enjoy the trout fishing, hiking and
mountaineering of the Western Himalayas.

29.  Altitude: 8,500 ft
 Location: Astore
Valley, Gilgit-
Baltistan
 Interesting Fact:
Rama Lake is
located in a
village called
Choungrah and
natives are called
Choungroch.

30.  It is on the top of the beautiful Astore Valley,
covered with oak trees and greenery.Rama
Valley is thickly forested with huge pine,
cedar, fir and juniper trees. The valley is
about 3300 meters (10800 feet) above sea
level and thus is snow covered for 7-8
months of the year. In summer, it becomes
lush green; conditions favored by local
shepherds.On the way to Rama Lake, from
Astore Valley, there are three small lakes
called Sarot in the local Shina languag

31.  Altitude: 14,016
ft/4272 m
 Location:
Ishkoman
Valley, Gilgit–
Baltistan
 Interesting Fact:
It is the 31st
highest lake in
the world. The
lake is 3.9 km in
length and is 2
km wide!

32.  Karomber Lake is a high altitude lake located
in the Northern Areas of Pakistan.
 It is the 31st highest lakes in the world at a
height of 4,272 meters (14,016 ft). The
approximate length of the lake is 3.9
kilometers (2 mi), width is 2 km and, average
depth is 52 meters (171 ft)

33.  Altitude: 15,400 ft
 Location: Nagar
valley, Gilgit-
Baltistan
 Interesting Fact:
Besides being the
highest altitude lake
in Pakistan, Rush
Lake is also the 25th
highest in the world!

34.  Rush Lake is the highest lake in Pakistan,
situated near Rush Pari Peak at 5,098 m. It is
the 25th highest alpine lake is the world,
located about 15 km north of Miar Peak and
Spantik (Golden Peak), which are in the Nagar
valley. The lake can be reached via Nagar and
Hopar and via the Hopar Glacier (Bualtar
Glacier) and Miar Glacier. The trek to Lake
provides breathtaking views of Spantik,
Malubiting, Miar Peak, spectacular Peak of
Phuparash and Ultar Sar.

37.  Rainbow Lake is a manmade, small but
breathtaking beautiful lake in Domel Baltistan
HQ at 10200 ft (AMSL). This lake is famous
for Rainbow Trout. Fauji Meadows, a military
equivalent of Fairy Meadows is located in
Domel and is surrounded by neru Parbat.

38.  Altitude: 13,589 ft
 Location: Deosai
Plateau
 Interesting Fact: It
is 2.3 kilometers in
length and 1.8
kilometers in width.
Deosai Plateau,
where the lake is
located, is one the
highest Plateaus in
the world.

40.  The lake is at an elevation of 4,142 m
(13,589 feet). Its approximate length is
reported to be 2.3 km (1.4 miles), width 1.8
km (1.2 miles) and average depth 40 m (131
feet).

46.  Altitude: 8,500
ft
 Location:
Hunza, Gilgit-
Baltistan
 Interesting Fact:
It is a saline
water lake and
the only one of
its kind on this
list.

48.  Borith Lake is a beautiful lake in the village of
Borith near Gulmit and Gojal valleys of upper
Hunza, Gilgit-Baltisan Pakistan. It can be
accessed from the Husseini Village near the
Gulkin Village. It can be accessed from Husseni
Village through 2 km unpaved road or it can be
accessed directly from the Gulkin Village passing
directly through glacier with a tracking route of
2-3 hour. The lake becomes home of of the
thousand of migratory birds from the southern
Pakistan, Central Asia and South China

52.  Khalti Lake is located in Gupis, District Ghizer, Tehsil Punial. Its
is 20-30 minutes drive from Gupis. Gupis Valley is located about
112 kilometers (70 miles) in west of Gilgit on the bank of River
Gilgit, in District Ghizer of Gilgit Baltistan region, Pakistan. The
35 kilometers (22 miles) road between Gahkuch (capital of
District Ghizer) and Gupis Valley is full of beautiful landscapes
and breathtaking views. The turquoise water of river flowing
along the road and surrounding fields and forests presents are
very charming for tourists. Khalti Lake is famous for being
habitat of trout fish. The lake is formed due to stretch of river
near the village of Khalti. The dark blue waters of lake during
summer look very charming. The lake usually freezes during
winter and villagers of Khalti use to walk on this. There is
beautiful restaurant near the Khalti Lake. A PTDC motel is
situated nearby to facilitate tourists. Its nice place stay for a
overnight in the PTDC. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the
lake from the PTDC Motel.

54.  Located in the Haramosh Valley of Gilgit-
Baltistan, this lake is located almost at a
height of 6,985 metres or 22,917 ft from the
sea level. The valley is beautiful and this lake
in jus like the icing on the cake of this valley

56.  Also known as Khukhus lake, it is the largest
lake in Gilgit-Baltistan. This lake is not only
very beautiful, with snow, trees and
mountains around it, but this lake is also the
home of the famous Trout Fish. It is also
called as a mysterious lake as it produces
some unknown sounds st night.

58.  Located in beautiful Ghizer Valley, this lake is
all Beautiful view.Fantastic clarity and
colors.The excellent colour of the water with
mountains around it gives it a dramatic view.
A must visit lake in Pakistan.

60.  Believe it or not, this lake is a heart shaped
lake and looks exactly like a heart, located in
the beautiful valley of Hunza. It becomes a
frozen lake during winters.

61.  Handrab Lake is
located in Gilgit-
Baltistan and is over
10,000 feet above
sea level.

62.  Altitude: 16,000 ft
 Location: Karakoram
Mountain Range – Gilgit-
Baltistan
 Interesting Fact: The Snow
Lake is so low on the list
and is just a honorable
mention because… it is
technically not a lake. The
River of Ice is a 100 km
wide body that flows
through a myriad of glaciers
making it one of the most
amazing things in Pakistan!