Attabad Lake Hunza Valley

Attabad Lake is in the Gojal Valley, Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The lake is 14 Km long, it was born after a natural disaster in Attabad village. This Lake is full of chilly blue water, which slit into the lake from nearby glaciers and from the Hunza River. Moreover, there are many hotels and resorts built around the Lake as tourism in Attabad Lake is booming.

The depth of Attabad Lake is 109 meters (357.6 feet). It is one of the deepest lakes in Pakistan with an altitude of 2,559 meters (8,396 ft). During winter, it gets frozen. As the majestic Attabad lake did not even exist before 2010, here is how it got into the formation we see today.

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Attabad Lake Formation

Back in years, a massive landslide occurred in the Hunza village and brought it down under debris. Some people lost their lives and homes were left destroyed. This disaster continued until the Hunza River was covered and blocked by the debris which created a lake. The rising lake waters were suspected of flooding the villages above and below.

The water continued to rise and reached up to a depth of more than 300 feet and 13 miles long. At that time, around 6,000 people had to move from the flooded region of the Karakoram Highway. The authorities tried many ways to contain rising water. But the water continued to rise and eventually resulted in floods. It flooded lower Shiskat entirely and Gulmit partially. The situation even threatened to cut off the road that connected China to Pakistan due to the fear of further flooding.

Activities at Attabad Lake

Various activities take place on and around the lake, including boating, jet skiing, and fishing. Ice skating is also possible as it gets completely frozen during winter. As tourism is rising, several hotels and guesthouses have been built around the lake, as well as campsites.

1. Boating
2. Jet Skiing
3. Fishing
4. Ice Skating
5. Swimming

1) Boating

Boating is a must if you are visiting the lake in summer. The boats are traditionally decorated, and the scenery gets more and more amazing as the boats get into the middle of the lake.

2) Jet Skiing

The deep blue water of the lake gives the perfect scenario for jet skiing. It is considered one of the best things to do at the lake.

3) Fishing

The lake has trout fish in it so if you're into fishing, then it is also possible.

4) Ice Skating

The Lake gets frozen during winter, making it the perfect place for ice skating.

5) Swimming

You can also swim in Attabad's deep blue water at your own risk. If you're not a pro swimmer then you can also use swimming accessories for a better experience

Places to visit near Attabad Lake

Before arriving at Attabad Lake, you come through Gilgit City, Nagar Valley, and Hunza. There are many popular tourist places to visit after Attabad Lake.

Hussaini Bridge

Kilometer-long Hussaini Bridge in Hunza is considered the most dangerous bridge in the world of tourism. It is 100 ft high from the Hunza River and flows underneath, connecting Shishkat village to other side villages of the Hunza River.

Passu Cones

Passu Cones or Golden Peaks are cone-shaped pointy mountains in Gojal Valley, Hunza. Passu cones are 23 KM away from Attabad Lake, it takes around 30 minutes with a normal car drive.

 

Khunjerab Pass

Khunjerab Pass is the last mountain pass that connects Pakistan with China with a height of 4,693 m. It is located 150 km away from Attabad Lake.

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