Dassu To Kutwal Lake (long)
Dassu To Kutwal Lake (long) is a 15.3 km trek in the Haramosh Valley region of northern Pakistan with around 1,159 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 15.3km
- Elevation gain
- 1,159 m
- Duration
- 6h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Dassu To Kutwal Lake (long) is a 15.3km hard hike in Haramosh Valley. It climbs 1,159 m and takes about 6h.
Dassu To Kutwal Lake (long) is a 15.3 km trek in the Haramosh Valley region of northern Pakistan with around 1,159 m of elevation gain.
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 2,191 m.
Today
11°8°
Precipitation 1.7
Tomorrow
15°6°
Precipitation 5.6
Sat
18°5°
Sun
19°10°
Mon
19°9°
Precipitation 0.2
Expect roughly 7°C colder at the high point (3,298 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the initial journey from Sassi to the Dassu trailhead so notoriously intense?
The off-road jeep track is exceptionally rugged, clinging to steep cliffs along the Indus River where high winds and sudden landslides are common.
How does crossing the Mani Glacier alter the rhythm of the trek?
The path forces hikers off steady ground to cross raw, moving glacial morain and fields of loose stone debris.
What towering giants dominate the skyline as you ascend into the valley?
The trail unfolds into panoramic views of massive Karakoram peaks, including the imposing Mani Peak, Haramosh Peak, and Malubiting.
What is a best day like at kutwal lake?
If you visit on a good day, you will experience sunny but cool weather alongside spectacular avalanches.
What other hike can i make from there?
You can either go to meadows 1hr ahead kutwal lake. You can also see haramosh valleys own laila peak by a 6 hour hike
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- HHammad JavaidHiked Jun 13, 2026
Beware of local guides, everyone just tries to take money from. I would prefer this route to reach Haramosh valley since it is more scenic and adventurous
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