Dudipatsar Lake
Dudipatsar Lake is a 18.1 km trek in the Naran & Kaghan region of northern Pakistan with around 434 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 18.1km
- Elevation gain
- 545 m
- Duration
- 5h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Dudipatsar Lake is an 18.1km hard hike in Mansehra. It climbs 545 m and takes about 5h.
Dudipatsar Lake is a 18.1 km trek in the Naran & Kaghan region of northern Pakistan with around 434 m of elevation gain.
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Elevation profile
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 3,253 m.
Today
7°3°
Tomorrow
11°1°
Precipitation 5.5
Sat
14°1°
Precipitation 0.8
Sun
14°3°
Precipitation 1.8
Mon
15°1°
Precipitation 1.8
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What gives the lake its unique name, and how does it affect the water's appearance?
"Dudi" means white and "pat" means mountains; the lake acts like a mirror, reflecting the stark, snow-capped peaks that encircle its deep greenish-blue water.
What unique flora can observant hikers spot along the Poorbi Naar riverbank?
The trail is dotted with surprisingly vibrant alpine vegetation, including wild rhododendrons and resilient high-altitude Japanese maples.
What elusive wildlife shares this sanctuary away from the main trekking trail?
The surrounding Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park protects rare species like the snow leopard, Asian black bear, and golden eagles.
What environmental challenge has severely affected the lake's aquatic life?
The once-abundant trout population has faced a sharp decline due to illegal blast fishing with dynamite and nets in previous years.
What is the altitude of the lake?
The lake sits at an altitude of approximately 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level
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