Ansoo Lake
Ansoo Lake is a 11.3 km trek in the Naran & Kaghan region of northern Pakistan with around 1,282 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 11.3km
- Elevation gain
- 1,193 m
- Duration
- 5h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Ansoo Lake is an 11.3km hard hike in Mansehra. It climbs 1,193 m and takes about 5h.
Ansoo Lake is a 11.3 km trek in the Naran & Kaghan region of northern Pakistan with around 1,282 m of elevation gain.
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 3,215 m.
Today
8°1°
Precipitation 1.1
Tomorrow
11°2°
Precipitation 4
Sat
14°1°
Precipitation 0.8
Sun
15°2°
Precipitation 0.8
Mon
15°2°
Precipitation 0.8
Expect roughly 7°C colder at the high point (4,356 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any rest area enroute ansoo lake?
There are some shops at a point which comes after around 1-2 hours hike.
What is the main physical challenge on the final ascent to the viewpoint?
The final 30-minute push is a punishing climb across slippery glacial snowfields and loose shale scree at high gradient.
Can you descend down to the water's edge of Ansoo Lake?
Descending into the crater bowl is impossible due to crumbling vertical scree walls and zero rescue access.
Can horses carry you the entire way to the lake?
Horses can only navigate up to the base ridge; the final knife-edge crest must be completed entirely on foot.
How long is the round-trip trek starting and finishing at Lake Saif-ul-Muluk?
A fit trekker typically takes 6 to 8 hours of continuous demanding hiking for the complete out-and-back journey.
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