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Rush Lake
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Field guides / Gilgit Division / Nagar / Rush Lake

Field guide · Nature

Gilgit Division

Nagar District · Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Rush Lake

One of Pakistan's highest lakes, at 4,694 m above Nagar, reached on a multi-day trek.

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Rush Lake, at about 4,694 m, is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan, in Nagar District.

Why go

  • ✦One of Pakistan's highest lakes, at 4,694 m
  • ✦A high trek in Nagar
  • ✦High mountain views
  • ✦Remote and quiet

About

The lake lies high above the Nagar valley and is reached only on foot. It needs several days, a local guide and time to acclimatise.

How to Reach

In Nagar District, off the Karakoram Highway, on a multi-day trek; go with a local guide.

Responsible Travel

Use Leave No Trace principles, carry out all rubbish, avoid disturbing wildlife and livestock, and respect private/community land.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, July to September.

Getting there, In Nagar District, off the Karakoram Highway, on a multi-day trek; go with a local guide.

Allow, Several days on foot.

What to Do

◆Trek up from Nagar with a local guide
◆Acclimatise on the way
◆Camp near the lake
◆Walk above the lake for wider views

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Rush Lake, within 5 km.

Nothing else genuinely close by (within 5 km of Rush Lake) is published yet.

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