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Zilzaal Lake

Dao Khan

Zilzaal Lake

Lake formed after the earthquake near Dao Khan.

Zilzaal Lake quick facts

Height above sea level
5,150 ft
about 1,570 m
Nearest city
Muzaffarabad
About 55 km from Muzaffarabad near Chikar (about 2 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug)
16°C to 30°C
Winter (Dec–Feb)
-1°C to 10°C

Famous for

A roughly 3 km-long lake near Chikar formed when the 2005 earthquake brought down mountainsides, burying four villages and blocking the stream; now popular for boating.

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

About Zilzaal Lake

Quick facts

  • Height above sea level: 5,150 ft (about 1,570 m)
  • Nearest city: Muzaffarabad — About 55 km from Muzaffarabad near Chikar (about 2 hours by road)
  • Summer (Jun–Aug): 16°C to 30°C
  • Winter (Dec–Feb): -1°C to 10°C

Famous for: A roughly 3 km-long lake near Chikar formed when the 2005 earthquake brought down mountainsides, burying four villages and blocking the stream; now popular for boating.

Zilzaal Lake is a scenic stop near Dao Khan.

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