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Field guide · Nature
Izmis Lake
Izmis Lake, a high lake above the treeline in Utror, Swat, named after the caves around it.
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Izmis Lake lies above the treeline to the south-west of the Utror valley in Swat District. Its name means 'caves' in Kohistani, after the natural caves around it. A small jeep road from Utror runs part of the way to a valley called Loypanrghalay, from where the lake is a trek of three to six hours.
Why go
- ✦Named after the caves around it
- ✦Above the treeline
- ✦Reached from Utror near Kalam
How to Reach
By road to Utror near Kalam, by jeep to Loypanrghalay, then on foot.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, June to September.
Getting there, By road to Utror near Kalam, by jeep to Loypanrghalay, then on foot.
Allow, A full day or overnight.
What to Do
◆Trek from Loypanrghalay (three to six hours)
◆Camp near the lake
◆Combine with Utror and Kalam
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Izmis Lake, within 5 km.
