6. Satpara Lake

Another breathtaking lake from Gilgit, Baltistan. The Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, which spread over an area of 2.5 km². The lake fed by the Satpara Stream. It is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Pakistan. It supplies water to the whole Skardu Valley. The beautiful Satpara Lake is located at an altitude of 8,650 feet.

7. Rush Lake

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.

8. Karambar Lake

Located between KPK and Gilgit, Baltistan, Karambar Lake is the second highest lake in Pakistan and the 31st highest lakes in the world. At a height of 14,121 feet, the lake is one of the highest biologically active lakes on earth. Also known asQurumbar Lake, it is the deepest lake in the valley with a maximum depth of 55 m. It is about 3.9 km long, 2 km wide and 52 m deep approximately.

9. Banjosa Lake

Banjosa is an artificial lake and a famous tourist attraction near the city of Rawalakot in District Bagh in Azad Kashmir. Located at an altitude of 6,499 ft above see level, the lake is surrounded by densely pine forest and lush green mountains, that makes it very charming and romantic. It is accessible by a 20 kilometers metallic road from Rawalakot.

10. Keenjhar Lake

The lake is also known as Kalri Lake, is the second largest fresh water lake in Pakistan. About 122 km away from Karachi, it is situated in Thatta District, Sindh. It is a popular tourist attraction, many people visit it daily from Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta and from other cities to celebrate picnic, enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating. There is a shrine in the middle of the lake marking Noor’s grave (Sindhi legend of Noori Jam Tamachi).

10 Most Beautiful Lakes of pakistan

Pakistan has been endowed with some of the spectacular tourist attraction in the world. There are large number of places in Pakistan which mesmerise you. Also, the country is home to many beautiful, natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. Here, we listed top 10 of the most beautiful lakes of Pakistan.

Manchar Lake, with an area of over 100 m2 is largest lake in Pakistan and also the largest lake in South Asia. Rush Lake, with an altitude over 15,400 ft, is the highest lake in Pakistan, also the 25th highest lake is the world.

1. Deosai Plateau – The land of Giants

Deosai Plains topes our list of breathtaking tourist attractions in Pakistan. Deosai, in local Balti language, is called Byarsa, meaning ‘summer place’ is the second highest plateau in the world after the Chang Tang in Tibet. The plateau is situated in Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan at the boundary of the Karakorum and the western Himalayas. It is famous for its rich fauna and flora, in the Spring spell it is roofed by sweeps wildflowers and a diversity of butterflies.

Deosai means ‘the land of Giants’ is a tourist attraction and lot of tourists who visit Baltistan go to Deosai as well.

Deosai National Park is at an average elevation of 4,114 meters above the sea level. Deosai Lake or Sheosar Lake from the Shina language meaning “Blind lake” is in the park. The lake, at an elevation of 4,142 meters, is one of the highest lakes in the world is about 2.3 km in length, 1.8 km in width and average depth is 40 meters.

2. Concordia (Karakoram)

Located in Baltistan region, Concordia is the name for the confluence of the Baltoro Glacier and the Godwin-Austen Glacier, in the heart of the Karakoram range. The most beautiful place on Earth, Concordia offers the region’s best place to camp for mountain enthusiasts. With breathtaking views, it also offers short hikes to several important base camps: K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums. Concordia is home to four of the world’s fourteen ‘Eight-Thousanders’.

3. Kel Valley

One of the most fascinating and naturally beautiful valley in Kashmir region. Kel Vally spot third amongst the breathtaking places to visit in Pakistan. Located 155 km from Muzaffarabad at the altitude of 6,879 feet, it’s a small but charming place in Neelum Valley. The Shounter Nallah joins river Neelum at this place and leads to Gilgit Agency over the Shandur Pass (4420m above sea level). The valley is at its best during summer. It is a famous tourist attraction and lot of tourists who visit Azad Kashmir go to Kel as well. On the hill top, there is a Breathtaking, lush green village and picturesque location Arang Kel at the altitude of 8,379 feet.

4. Kalam, Swat

Kalam spot forth on the list of ten breathtaking tourist attractions in Pakistan. Known for splended waterfalls, lakes and lush green hills, Kalam is a popular destination for tourists. This stunning picturesque location situated along the Swat River in Swat Valley, at a 270 km drive from Islamabad.

This beautiful village features thick pine forests, crystal clear lakes, alpine meadows, snow covered mountains and cool mountain streams all in one place. On the way to Kalam you can get a breathtaking view of the snow-capped peak of Flaksair (6,257m) from Matiltan and the peak of Mankial (5,726 m) from the village of Kulalai.

5. Leepa Valley

Located 105 km from Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Kashmir, Leepa Valley is the most fascinating and most charming valley in Pakistan. The Valley is considered scenic by tourists, one who visit this valley cannot easily forget the magical stance of it’s natural beauty. The valley has high green mountains covered with pine trees. One of the most fascinating and loveliest places of this valley is Leepa village, which is located at 6302 ft high from sea level in the center of the Valley. Leepa, throughout the Azad Kashmir, very famous for its fruits (specially apple) and honey.

6. Toli Pir

Toli Pir (Tolipeer) is a hilltop area situated in Rawalakot, Poonch District of Azad Kashmir. Its approximate height is about 8800 ft above sea leve. It is the highest mountainous location in the northeastern area of Rawalakot, also the point of origin of three different mountain ridges. It’s the summer destination, the weather is generally pleasant but becomes colder from October through March. The area’s natural beauty is at its peak from April to August.

Tolipeer spot 6th amongst the ten breathtaking tourist attractions in Pakistan. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan and renowned for its lush green fields, high mountains covered with pine trees.

Passu cones.

Passu is a small village on the Karakoram Highway, beside the Hunza River, some 15 kilometers from Gulmit, the Tehsil headquarters of Gojal in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and about 150 km upriver from Gilgit.