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Upper Kachura Lake, Crystal Turquoise Alpine Lake

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Overview

Upper Kachura Lake is Skardu's best-kept secret, more intimate and far clearer than the famous Shangrila below. Reached by a 20-minute uphill walk from Shangrila Resort, the lake sits in a natural bowl of granite peaks and pine trees.

The water is a remarkable turquoise, so clear you can see the bottom even at depth. Traditional wooden boats are for hire, and the very best time to visit is sunrise (7-8 AM) when the water is perfectly still and the surrounding peaks are reflected in the surface.

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Things to Do Here

✓ 20-Minute Uphill Trek from Shangrila✓ Sunrise Boat Ride✓ Reflection Photography✓ Lakeside Picnic✓ Swimming (July-August)

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Quick Facts

Elevation2,600m
Trek Time20 minutes from Shangrila
Best Light7-8 AM at sunrise
Boat HirePKR 500-1,000
Crowd LevelMuch quieter than Shangrila
Best TimeMay-September

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