Rama Lake and Rama Meadows
Rama Lake - A small yet captivating lake of Pakistan
Spellbound at the first sight, Rama Lake is one of the most captivating lakes in Pakistan. Located at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, Lake Rama is only 20 kilometers away from the majestic Nanga Parbat, with an altitude of 8,126 meters, making it the ninth highest peak on earth. This ravishing lake, from where you can admire part of the Pakistani Himalayas, starts from Rama Meadows and is reached by a curvy unpaved road.
After the small bridge, the road climbs towards the lake and often becomes very dangerous as frequent landslides prevent vehicles from climbing, forcing them to make a dangerous or even more dangerous reverse on a very narrow road. It is always recommended to walk from the bridge, which is approximately 3.5 km (one way) in scenic surroundings. Of course, keep in mind that this section is very high, between 3100 and 3500 meters above sea level. So walk slowly and enjoy the view.
The lake is located in the Astor Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Climb to the lake and in the north, you can admire many peaks which are part of the Himalayas and the nearby Karakoram.
Rama Meadows - wide Greeny Land with Pleasent Air
Rama Meadows is located 11 kilometers from the Astor Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Jeeps can take you from Rama Village to Rama Meadows. Moreover, the residents of Rama Village are very simple and generous. Here, women are busy working in the potato fields and the children had their innocent adventure. Additionally, the surroundings of Rama Meadows are calm and fragrant. From Rama Meadows, take a jeep to explore the beauty of Lake Rama. However, summer can also be the perfect season to visit Rama Prairie as it is also very cool and fun then.
In winter, Rama Meadows is covered with snow and looks very attractive. The beauty of this place is so alluring that one cannot help but praise the creator. To cater to hikers, they can enjoy many trails. To appreciate the beauty of Rama Lake, travelers stop here and click the classic yet captivating pictures. These are the views worth remembering.
However, Rama Lake is usually covered in a lot of snow for most of the year. it makes a unique attraction, and beauty can only be determined during summer or festivals. You might want to take a fun excursion to the east side of Nanga Parbat (Killer Mountain), one of the ninth tallest mountains in the world, but the trek is the most dangerous.
Moreover, located at the top of the charming Astor Valley, slightly covered with oak trees and various plants. From Rama meadows, you can take a jeep ride to Lake Rama, one of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan.
Best time to visit Rama Meadows and Lake
The ideal season to visit Rama, Lake Rama, and Rama Meadows is from May to August. On these summer days, nature is fully ripe. There are plenty of adventures on every step of the valley. From May to August, the probability of roadside landslides is almost zero.
How to get to Rama Meadows and Lake
Rama Meadows and Lake are in Astore Valley. At KKH, after the Fairy Meadows entrance, continue for 20 minutes. When you come across the Astore sign, turn right and hold for another 2-3 hours. Then, you will arrive at Astor Village. However, the road to Rama Meadows is now cemented and easily accessible by tourists, but it is an hour and a half walk from Lake Rama.