Bashkar Gol Lake
Bashkar Gol Lake is a 22.6 km trek in the Chitral region of northern Pakistan with around 917 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 22.6km
- Elevation gain
- 917 m
- Duration
- 10h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Bashkar Gol Lake is a 22.6km hard hike in Chitral. It climbs 917 m and takes about 10h.
Bashkar Gol Lake is a 22.6 km trek in the Chitral region of northern Pakistan with around 917 m of elevation gain.
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Elevation profile
Climb over the length of the trail. Tap or drag along it to read elevation and grade.
Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 2,940 m.
Today
2°-4°
Tomorrow
7°-9°
Thu
7°-8°
Fri
5°-6°
Precipitation 1.6
Sat
6°-8°
Expect roughly 4°C colder at the high point (3,615 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting point/trailhead?
The trek starts from Sor Laspur, with a jeep able to go beyond the village to the end of the man-grown forest, where the trek can begin.
How long does it usually take to reach BashkarGol Lake?
It can be reached in one day depending on the team but it usually takes two days.
Can Bhashkar Gol Lake be reached in one day?
Yes, depending on the team, it can be reached in one day from Sor Laspur.
What is the difficulty of the Bhashkar Gol Lake trek?
Advanced level (4/5)
Are there water sources along the route?
Yes, the route has many water crossings and the village has a lot of water flowing freely.
Where can hikers arrange transport to the trailhead?
A jeep can go beyond Sor Laspur village and drop hikers at the end of the man-grown forest, where the trek begins.
Are there camping spots near Bhashkar Gol Lake?
You can camp at the lake
What other destinations can be accessed from Bhashkar Gol Lake?
The route also leads to Thalo Zom peak and Thalo Pass, with Thalo Pass descending into Kumrat Valley.
Are there yak herds along the route?
Yes, herds of yaks were seen grazing along the route.
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