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Rama Lake
ModerateAstore Valley

Rama Lake

Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.2km
Elevation gain
326 m
Duration
2h
Best season
Jun – Sep

The journey

Rama Lake is a 5.2km moderate hike in Astore Valley. It climbs 326 m and takes about 2h.

Trail Statistics

5.2km
Distance
Total trail length
2h
Duration
Estimated hiking time
+326m
Elevation Gain
Total ascent
Moderate
Difficulty
Trail difficulty level
Point to point
Route Type
Shape of the trail
3,502m
High Point
Highest elevation
-11m
Descent
Total descent

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Elevation3,1723,502 m · +326 m gain
0 km2.6 km5.2 km

Weather

Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 3,172 m.

  1. Today

    2°

    Precipitation 7.6

  2. Tomorrow

    10°0°

    Precipitation 4.4

  3. Sat

    14°-3°

    Precipitation 0.7

  4. Sun

    15°1°

    Precipitation 0.2

  5. Mon

    15°2°

    Precipitation 0.1

Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a 4×4 to reach the Rama Lake trail?

The road beyond Rama village becomes a rough jeep track, for which a 4×4 is recommended.

Can you visit Rama Lake as a day trip from Astore?

Yes, it can be combined with a visit to Rama Meadows during a day in the area.

Can you camp near Rama Lake?

Camping is more commonly done around Rama Meadows rather than directly beside the lake.

Where should you stay if visiting Rama Lake?

Accommodation is available around Astore and Rama Meadows, while there are no hotels directly at the lake

When is Rama Lake inaccessible?

Snow can block access from roughly October through April.

What else can you visit with Rama Lake?

Rama Meadows and nearby Deosai are natural additions to a trip through Astore Valley.

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