Nature gives Pakistan beautiful lakes known all over the world. If you have not visited Pakistan yet, then take cheap flights to Pakistan right now to have one of the most mesmerizing experiences of your life. Northern Pakistan has vast freshwater resources due to the presence of the largest glacier reserves outside the polar region. The lakes in Pakistan are very famous for their pleasant and calming nature.
Most lakes in Pakistan freeze during the winter season. If you plan to explore the lakes in Pakistan, visit the following famous lakes.
Saiful Malook
Saiful Malook is the source of the Kunhar River, which is located in the northern parts of the Kaghan Valley near the city of Naran. Saiful Malook is one of the highest Pakistani lakes, which is located at an altitude of about 10578 feet. It is about 50 feet deep and covers an area of about 1.06 square miles. It was created by a glacial moraine, which blocked the water of a stream flowing through the Kaghan Valley. The valley was created during the last Pleistocene era, which dates back over 300,000 years ago.
Retreating glaciers and rising temperatures have left a depression in this area. Lake Saiful Malook comes from the legendary Persian prince who met on this lake the love of his life, princess Badri-ul-Jamala. Mohammed Bakhsh wrote a fairy tale called Saiful Malook.
Atta bad Lake
Another high mountain lake in Pakistan, considered the most picturesque, is located in the village of Gojal in the Hunza valley. The lake is known as Lake Gojal because of its proximity to the city. Being the largest lake in Gilgit-Baltistan, Lake Atta bad covers an area of 13.5 square kilometers and is often visited by tourists, both domestic and international.
The lake’s blue waters are 358 feet deep, and boating, swimming, and water-skiing are fundamental activities for tourists against the backdrop of the mountains. You can get your PIA online ticket booking done to Gilgit anytime you want to visit this lake.
Mahodand Lake
Lake Mahodand is located at the top of the Ushio Valley, about 25 miles from Kalam, in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The lake lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush at an altitude of about 9400 feet above sea level. The lake is about 0.75 miles wide and 1.2 miles long. The lake freezes in the winter season, and in the summer, it is surrounded by alpine flowers such as bitterness, potentilla, blue poppy, and Avens. The lake is surrounded by numerous Pinus species in which wild birds live. The lake’s water is divided into several large and small streams that were previously teaming with rainbow and brown trout.
Over fishing by locals and the use of illegal fishing methods, such as large nets, dynamization, and electric shock, have reduced the number of fish in Lake Mahodand.
Dudipatsar Lake
Another symbol of beauty is Lake Dudipatsar, located at an altitude of 417 km in the northern part of the Kaghan Valley. It can be reached by traveling 4 hours ahead from Kaghan Valley. Its name has a local meaning of Lake of Milk due to the vibrant white color of the water. Although the water has a natural blue color, the reflection of the ice-covered mountains shows the effect of milky water. It’s a real adventure to access it by crossing risky and mountain paths because it lies under the envelope of huge mountains with glaciers and slopes.
But crazy adventurers always find the way to such expeditions and get to their camps in a designated place. You will have to take your cheap flights to Islamabad first to reach this lake by road further,
Shandur Lake
Lake Shandur, 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, is one of the masterpieces in Pakistan given by nature. It is located near the Polo Ground. The lake is mainly known for the occurrence of rare species in the water; moreover, it apparently doesn’t feel any water emissions. But experts said water flows underground and falls into other water.
This process is hidden from the naked eye, which in itself is a miracle.
Kachura Lake
Lake Kachura consists of two lakes located in the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan. There are two parts of this lake known as Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake,and they are located at an altitude of about 8,200 feet. Upper Kachura Lake has clear water and a depth of about 230 feet. The lake freezes in winter, and its temperature is around 15° centigrade in summer. Because of the steep terrain, travelers rarely discover the upper Kachura Lake.
Lower Kachura Lake is located in the village of Kachura, which is located near Skardu and is also called Lake Shangri-La after the resort. As this lake is located in Gilgit, so you can get your PIA online ticket booking done whenever it suits you the best.
Shausar Lake
If you consider visiting the Deosai National Park, you’ll be able to see the beauty of Lake Sheosar yourself. Located on the Deosai Plateau, which is the second-highest plateau in the world, the lake can be reached by two main routes. One route, leads to the park from Skardu by a few days’ jeep ride, and the other enters the park from Astore within 4 hours of 4×4 ride. You can also hike for two days to reach the lake from Skardu.
The best time to visit the park and lake is spring when flowers bloom on the meadows. The lake itself is about 130 feet deep and has a beautiful backdrop of mountains.
Conclusion:
Above are some of the best lakes in Pakistan that you must visit whenever you travel to Pakistan. Take your cheap flights to Pakistan and share your experiences with other people to minimize the negative image of Pakistan.
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