Shandur Lake

LocationDistrict Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan.

Coordinates36°04′42″N 72°32′20″E / 36.0783348°N 72.5389802°E / 36.0783348; 72.5389802

TypeAlpine glacial lake

Primary inflowsGlacier waters

Shandur Lake شندور جھیل
Shandur Lake
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Location	District Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan.
Coordinates	36°04′42″N 72°32′20″E / 36.0783348°N 72.5389802°E / 36.0783348; 72.5389802
Type	Alpine glacial lake
Primary inflows	Glacier waters
Primary outflows	Gilgit River
Basin countries	Pakistan
Surface area	1.428 km2 (0.551 sq mi)[1]

Shandur Lake (Urdu: شندور جھیل; Khowar: شندور چھت) is a high-altitude lake located in Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.^[2][3] It is located in between the Shandur Pass and Shandur Polo Ground,^[4] and is a primary source for Gilgit River.^[5] It is the 5th largest lake in northern Pakistan by surface area.^[1]

Shandur Ice Sports Challenge is held at the Lake from December 24 to 28, and features ice hockey and speed skating, between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit Baltistan.^[6]