Gilgit

Satrangi Lake

Coloured Naltar lake reached by jeep from Gilgit — pine forest and alpine water.

Satrangi Lake quick facts

Height above sea level: 10,000 ft; about 3,050 m
Nearest city: Gilgit; About 12 km beyond Naltar Bala, which is about 34 km from Gilgit (about 3–4 hours in total by jeep, or a 2–3 hour walk from Naltar Bala)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 8°C to 20°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -20°C to -5°C (road usually closed)

Famous for

The largest of the Naltar (Bashkiri) lakes, called 'seven-coloured' because moss, plants and tree roots make its water show many shades of blue and green; surrounded by pine forest.

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

About Satrangi Lake

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 10,000 ft (about 3,050 m)
Nearest city: Gilgit — About 12 km beyond Naltar Bala, which is about 34 km from Gilgit (about 3–4 hours in total by jeep, or a 2–3 hour walk from Naltar Bala)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 8°C to 20°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -20°C to -5°C (road usually closed)

Famous for: The largest of the Naltar (Bashkiri) lakes, called 'seven-coloured' because moss, plants and tree roots make its water show many shades of blue and green; surrounded by pine forest.

Satrangi Lake is on day 4 of the 5 days Gilgit Hunza by air — the Naltar Valley jeep after Attabad, before the last night in Gilgit.