Gilgit-Baltistan

Khalti Lake

Khalti Lake quick facts

Height above sea level
7,250 ft
about 2,210 m
Nearest city
Gilgit
About 116 km (about 3 to 4 hours by road via Gahkuch and Gupis)
Summer (Jun–Aug)
12°C to 28°C
Winter (Dec–Feb)
-12°C to 3°C

Famous for

A trout-rich lake in a bend of the Ghizer River near Gupis that freezes solid in winter and hosts the annual Khalti Ice Hockey Festival in January.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Khalti Lake

Quick facts

  • Height above sea level: 7,250 ft (about 2,210 m)
  • Nearest city: Gilgit — About 116 km (about 3 to 4 hours by road via Gahkuch and Gupis)
  • Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 28°C
  • Winter (Dec–Feb): -12°C to 3°C

Famous for: A trout-rich lake in a bend of the Ghizer River near Gupis that freezes solid in winter and hosts the annual Khalti Ice Hockey Festival in January.

Khalti Lake

Tour packages that visit Khalti Lake

Khalti Lake is part of the itinerary in this package.

15 Days Pakistan Tour Package

15 Days Pakistan Tour Package

Islamabad · Peshawar · Chitral · Hunza · Fairy Meadows · Skardu

15D · 14N · By road

Rs 489,837 onwards

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