Handarap Lake
Lake, reservoir in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan
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Handarap Lake (Urdu: ہندارپ جھیل, Khowar:شونجو چھت) is a high altitude water reservoir situated in the Shandur Valley in Gupis-Yasin District, the westernmost part of the Gilgit-Baltistan, the northernmost part of Pakistan. The lake is an important source of fresh water and also a tourist attraction. It houses trout originating in the rivers.
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  Handarap Lake Location in Gilgit Baltistan  Handarap Lake Handarap Lake (Pakistan) | |
| Location | Koh-i-Ghizer, Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 36°10′N 72°48′E |
| Type | lake, reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Gilgit River |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 1 km (3,300 ft) |
| Max. width | 0.754 km (2,470 ft) |
| Surface area | 44 acres (18 ha) |
| Max. depth | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Settlements | Phander |
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 Interactive map of Handarap Lake | |
Location
Handarap Lake is located in Handarap Nallah, in the Handarap Valley or other valleys of Tehsil Phander Ghizer District, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Its estimated elevation is 3285 metres or 10777.6 ft above sea level. The lake is reached by taking the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to Gilgit, then continuing west on the Gilgit-Chitral road towards Shandur. The final leg of the journey is a four-hour hike from the village of Handarp Valley, where lodging is available. A Jeepable road is being built from Handarp Valley to the lake, which would facilitate access for tourists.
Handarap Lake is surrounded by snow-covered mountains[1] in a variety of shapes including conical[2][3] and cylindrical.
