Type lake, reservoir Basin countries Pakistan Length 2,354 m Area 40 ha | Primary inflows Surface area 98 acres (40 ha) Max width 460 m | |
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Location Khalti, Ghizer District, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan Max. length 2,354 metres (7,723 ft) | ||
Beautiful frozen khalti lake
Khalti Lake (Urdu: خلتی جھیل, Khowar: خلتیو چھت) is situated in the Tehsil Gupis of Ghizer District, Ghizer District, the westernmost part of the Gilgit–Baltistan region and northernmost territory of Pakistan. This lake is an important source of fresh water an has a stock of trout.
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Map of Khalti Lake
Drifting on frozen khalti lake
Location
Khalti Lake is located in Khalti Village of Ghizer District (Gilgit-Baltistan), Pakistan about 7274 ft. (2217 m) from sea level. The lake is known for its habitat of trout fish. The lake is in a bend of the Ghizer River near the village of Khalti. The lake usually freezes during winter. Tournaments are held on the frozen lake. This lake is an important source of fresh water.
Khalti Lake is known for its stock of trout. Originally, the trout was put into the River Ghizer near Golaghmuli Village. Those fishes increased in number and reached almost every part of Gupis Valley.
A PTDC motel is situated nearby with a view of the lake.