Chitta Katha Lake | |
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Location | Azad Kashmir, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 34°55′8″N 74°31′18″E / 34.91889°N 74.52167°E |
Type | Alpine/ Glacial lake |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Surface elevation | 13,500 feet (4,100 m) |
Chitta Katha Lake is an alpine lake located in Shounter Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at the elevation of 13,500 feet (4,100 m). [1] This lake is sacred for Hindus, as they consider this lake an abode of Shiva. [2] Tourists can visit this lake from June to September after hiking of 5-7 hours from the Basecamp
The lake is accessible from Kel by a 22 kilometers jeep track and then 8 kilometers hiking trek. Hoz is the base camp to this lake, 3 Hours hiking from Hoz camp to Duk1, then Another 3 Hours Track to Duk3 and then 1 hour further needed to reached the Lake, while descending back again 3 hours track to duk 1 camping site, next day 3 hours descending to hose camp, from hose camp you can get jeeps for Kel.
This lake is sacred for Hindus, as they consider this lake an abode of Shiva. [2]
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