Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in Pakistan

Abdullah Khan

Nature is beautiful, and one of the most beautiful creations of nature is lakes. People all over the world like to spend time boating, fishing, and even swimming in lakes. Lakes also provide wonderful sceneries and provide great opportunities for picnics. Pakistan is blessed with immense natural beauty and Pakistan has its fair share of lakes. In fact, Pakistan has some of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Many of the lakes are located in the northern areas of Pakistan, in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and in Azad Kashmir. There are a few lakes in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan as well. Today we are going to take a look at some of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan. These lakes are famous for their natural beauty, fresh water, and spectacular scenery.

Let’s look at the list of top 10 most beautiful lakes in Pakistan, that beautify our country even more.

Saif ul Malook Lake
Sheosar Lake
Attabad Lake
Sadpara Lake
Dudipatsar Lake
Banjosa Lake
Ratti Gali Lake
Rush Lake
Karambar Lake
Shandur Lake

1) Saif ul Malook Lake

Saif ul Malook Lake is a lake in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located at an elevation of about 12,000 feet above sea level. It was created by the melting glaciers of the Himalayas and it has been considered as one of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan since ancient times because of its blue color and its reflection on the water surface during sunrise and sunset hours.

2) Sheosar Lake

Sheosar Lake is a small lake located in the Kaghan Valley at an altitude of about 4,000 meters. It has become a popular tourist destination since it was constructed by the Pakistani Army in 1971 and has been used extensively for fishing and hiking since then.

The lake has been inundated with water from snowmelt during spring or summer months, making it one of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan.

3) Attabad Lake

Attabad Lake is a lake located in Gojal valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It was formed in 2010 after a landslide blocked the Hunza River, which flows through Attabad Lake. The lake is about 30 miles long and about a mile wide, making it one of the largest freshwater lakes by area in Pakistan.

Attabad Lake has attracted tourists from all over Pakistan since it opened up for tourism in 2011.

4) Sadpara Lake

Sadpara Lake is located in the heart of Kaghan Valley and is a beautiful lake. This lake was formed due to glacial erosion, which left behind a huge cliff that has become an island within Sadpara Lake. The surrounding area consists of lush green trees, mountains and streams that make it one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan.

5) Dudipatsar Lake

Dudipatsar Lake is a lake located in Swat Valley, Pakistan. It is near the village of Bhai Pheru and Mulkh, near the village of Dudipatsar and Shishpara, near the village of Swat.

The lake was created when a dam was constructed on the Swat River over 100 years ago.

6) Banjosa Lake

Banjosa Lake is a beautiful lake in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is located in the Hunza Valley, which is the largest natural lake in Pakistan. The Banjosa Lake has been named after its originator, Raja Haji Gharib Nawaz Khan who established this place as his summer capital during the 1840s.

Banjosa Lake is also known for its scenic beauty and natural resources like trout fish and other aquatic species that can be found in this area. Moreover, it also serves as a source of water for many cities including Gilgit city and Skardu district due to its high altitude (over 5200 meters).

7) Ratti Gali Lake

Located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan's northernmost territory, Ratti Gali Lake is a 40-kilometer long and 4-kilometer wide body of water. The depth ranges from 30 meters at its deepest point to just over 10 meters at its shallowest.

The lake was formed by glaciers melting over many centuries, leaving behind a large body of water that covers an area greater than 50 square kilometers.

8) Rush Lake

Rush Lake is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is the second-largest lake in Pakistan, also known as the "Jewel of Gilgit-Baltistan". The lake has a shoreline length of 33 kilometers (21 mi). The highest altitude reached by human beings on this mountain range is 7,800 meters (25,000 ft) above sea level.

9) Karambar Lake

Karambar Lake is located in the suburbs of Lahore, Pakistan. The lake is 20 kilometers from the city center and covers an area of 1 square kilometer. It has an average depth of 20 meters and its water temperature ranges from 12°C to 18°C during winter (December–February).

10) Shandur Lake

Located in the district of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, Shandur Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan. The upper side of Shandur Lake is so flat that it is also called the ‘Roof of the World’. The beauty of Shandur Lake is majestic.

Shandur Lake is a great spot for a picnic with family and friends. The serene beauty is remarkable for taking pictures. Tourists visit this lake and catch its beauty in their cameras. There are mountains on both sides of the lake, which makes the view breathtaking. The annual Polo festival on the Shandur top attracts thousands of tourists each year.

We hope you enjoyed reading this article on the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan. We have tried our best to compile a comprehensive list of all the beautiful lakes we could find, so those who want to enjoy a day at one of these places can do so easily.

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