Behind The Tourist Nest

Andrab/Kooh Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 10800 Feet Location: Kalam Valley Time: 7-8 Hrs Trekking Accessibility: May to Oct LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Andrab lake/Kooh Lake ─ a 'colour-changing' glacial lake in Anakar, Kalam valley ─ stands out from the 50 other such lakes spread over the alpine zone of Swat valley. The lake, popular for its pristine water, is located [...]

Khabikki Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 740 meters Location: Soan Valley Time: 1 Hour Drive Accessibility: Year Round LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Khabikki Lake (Urdu: کھبکی جھیل‎) is a salt water lake, in the Soan Sakaser Valley in the southern Salt Range area in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan. This lake is formed due to the absence of drainage in the range. It is part of Uchhali Wetlands Complex and has been designated a Ramsar [...]

Keenjhar Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 15 meters Location: Thatta Time: 1 Hour Drive Accessibility: Year Round LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Keenjhar Lake (Urdu: کینجھر جھیل ‎Sindhi: ڪینجھر ڍنڍ‎) commonly called Malik Lake (Urdu: کلری Malik ‎,Sindhi: Maik ڍنڍ ‎) is located in Thatta District of Sindh the province of Pakistan. It is situated about 36 kilometres (22 mi) from the city of Thatta. It is the second-largest fresh water lake in Pakistan and an important source of drinking [...]

Jahlar Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 950 feet Location: Soon Valley Time: 1 Hour Drive Accessibility: Year Round LIVE WEATHER FORECAST One can experience the peace and natural beauty on visiting Jahlar lake and it creates a feeling of deep calm. It is one of the least visited lakes of the valley mainly because of it’s location. The lake is [...]

Hanna Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 1898 Meters Location: Urak Valley Time: 1 Hour Drive Accessibility: Year Round LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Daral Lake (Urdu: درال جھیل‎) also known Daral Dand is an alpine scenic lake in the hill top of Bahrain a region of Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Province of Pakistan. It is situated to the northeast of Saidgai Lake. The lake appears as giant amoeba like in shape and stretched [...]

Daral Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 3505 Meters Location: Bahrain, Swat Time: 4-5 Hrs Trekking Accessibility: May to Oct LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Daral Lake (Urdu: درال جھیل‎) also known Daral Dand is an alpine scenic lake in the hill top of Bahrain a region of Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Province of Pakistan. It is situated to the northeast of Saidgai Lake. The lake appears as giant amoeba like in shape and [...]

Bishigram Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 3500 Meters Location: Madyan, Swat Time: 4-5 Hrs Trekking Accessibility: May to Oct LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Bashigram Lake also known as Bashigram Danda in Pashto is an alpine glacial lake located to the eastern side of Madyan in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The road to this valley is partly metalled and can be plied by a four by four or any ordinary [...]

Baghsar Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 975 Meters Location: Samahni Valley Time: 5 Hours Accessibility: Year Round LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Baghsar (Urdu: باغ سر جھیل‎) is a lake situated at 975 m above sea-level in the Samahni Valley of Bhimber District in Pakistan's Azad Kashmir. The lake is roughly half a kilometre long and overlooks the Bandala Valley. The lake is a popular tourist destination. Many local and migratory birds, especially [...]

Shandur Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 3730 Meters Location: Chitral Time: 5 Hours Accessibility: Jun to Sep LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Shandur Pass (Urdu: شندور‎) connects Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is often called 'Roof of the World'. Shandur top is a flat plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The grade is very gradual, and the area is crossed [...]

8K+ Nanga Parbat

Posted on May 11, 2020 by shakilauh

Elevation: 8126 Meters Location: Gilgit-Baltistan Time: Not Specific Accessibility: Year Round LIVE WEATHER FORECAST Nanga Parbat ([naːŋɡaː pərbət̪]), locally known as Diamer (دیامر), is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 meters (26,660 ft) above sea level. Located in the Diamer District of the Pakistani-administered Gilgit-Baltistan region of Kashmir, Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas. The name Nanga Parbat is derived from [...]