Ice Festival in Khalti Lake

Khalti Lake is situated in Gupis-Yasin District, the westernmost part of the Gilgit–Baltistan region and northernmost territory of Pakistan. This lake is an important source of fresh water and has a stock of trout. A PTDC motel is situated nearby with a view of the lake. The water is extremely cold which flows directly from surrounding glaciers. The lake usually freez…
Khalti Lake is situated in Gupis-Yasin District, the westernmost part of the Gilgit–Baltistan region and northernmost territory of Pakistan. This lake is an important source of fresh water and has a stock of trout. A PTDC motel is situated nearby with a view of the lake. The water is extremely cold which flows directly from surrounding glaciers. The lake usually freezes in winter season and people can easily walk on it.
  • Location: Khalti, Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan
  • Primary inflows: Ghizer River
  • Basin countries: Pakistan
  • Max. length: 2,354 m (7,723 ft)
  • Max. width: 460 m (1,510 ft)
  • Surface area: 98 acres (40 ha)
  • Max. depth: 80 ft (24 m)

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