Maja Sagar Lake
Maja Sagar Lake is a 18.7 km trek in the Ghizer Valley region of northern Pakistan with around 371 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 18.7km
- Elevation gain
- 371 m
- Duration
- 7h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Maja Sagar Lake is an 18.7km moderate hike in Ghizer Valley. It climbs 371 m and takes about 7h.
Maja Sagar Lake is a 18.7 km trek in the Ghizer Valley region of northern Pakistan with around 371 m of elevation gain.
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Ways up
2 recorded routes to the same place. Pick the one that suits the day you have.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Pathero Valley | 10.0km | +723m | 4h | Moderate |
| Via Bathrait Valley | 18.7km | +371m | 5h | Moderate |
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, 3,770 m.
Today
-8°-9°
Tomorrow
-1°-9°
Thu
0°-9°
Fri
-2°-8°
Precipitation 0.6
Sat
-1°-8°
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Maja Sagar Lake located?
Bathrait Valley, Ghizer. Majority of the people coming from cities go through Darel Valley and people have this misinformation that maja sagar is in Darel. It isnot, it is only considered in Darel because Dareli people control it ( Pastures). But geographically and legally this land belongs to the people of Bathrait Valley.
What altitude is Maja Sagar Lake at?
The lake is around 13,600 feet above sea level, making altitude an important consideration.
Tell me about the trailhead
The hiking trail begins at Kaspura Nala, the furthest drivable point in the Bathrait Valley of Ghizer District, GB.
Tell me about the jeep track
The jeep track begins at Dahimal village off the Gilgit-Chitral Road and runs for roughly 50 kilometers through the Bathrait Valley until it ends at Kaspura Nala
How long does the trek to Maja Sagar Lake take?
Via Bathirate (7 hours on foot)
How difficult is the Maja Sagar Lake trek?
Moderate but lengthy
Is camping possible at Maja Sagar Lake?
Camping is possible but it is recommended to accompany a local
Are there water sources along the Maja Sagar Lake trek?
Yes, multiple rivers flows and exits into Ghizar River ( Source of water is Snow and glaciers)
What are the main attractions around Maja Sagar Lake?
Main attraction is the lake itself and the lush green pasture and 2 other large lakes on the opposite side of the/ towards Singul Nala and Khan Bari
Is there mobile signal on the Maja Sagar Lake trek?
Nope no signal in maja sagar neither in bathirate however there is said to be a high point where there is connectivity
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