Dudipatsar — Attraction in Sharda Tehsil

The lake is no doubt beautifull, and the trek that leads to the lake, is just an otherworldly place. Towering peaks on both sides, water streams, and grazing sheeps make the scenery so mesmerizing that one wouldn't want to leave this place. But unfortunately, current security issues and handling of it by govt has made the visit to lake a crisis. How tourists and handled by local authorities (obviously because of safety concerns and pressure from govt), treatments by guides/porters (dishonesty and behavior) is totally unwelcoming. You'll have to yourself enrolled at a police check-post, and will be required to hire a horse for each one of you, plus the policeman accompanying you. And during whole trek, they both (policeman and guide/porter) will be ordering/warning you to be quick. Not giving breaks, no videos, 15-20 minutes at lake. You feel as if you're a prisoner or their recruit. Because if you don't make it back before dark, you run into risk of getting robbed. So only go there if you have to see the lake as an achievement. Don't go with intent of an enjoyment trip.

We visited on 3rd September. If you are lucky, that means no cloud and clear day light, then you'll be able to behold the true beauty of the lake. Otherwise it'll be a cold, windy site with an average view. The trek though, has its rank in beauty and is highly recommended. The trek from Galma, a mid-way point, onwards is mesmerizing and scenic. Greenish blue water streams, lush meadows, abundant flora and fauna , marmots ( a lot of them ), grazing sheeps and horses just make the view top notch. Trek from Besal/Besar to Lake is around ~7 hours for beginners ( including breaks). Trek is not easy, it has many steep ascend, descends, boulders and rocky paths to cross. ~5 hours for people who are good with trekking. ~4 hours if you go on horse ( going on horse will only reduce time, not suffering and exhaustion, as horse riding is quite inconvenient and...

Surely one of the most beautiful lake in the world. Here is a little introduction and visit guidelines. Dudipatsar Lake Also known as “Dudipat Lake” is located in the extreme north of the Kaghan Valley, in the Mansehra District. Amongst the most beautiful lakes of Pakistan, Dudipatsar is a lake encircled by snow clad peaks in Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park. The name “Dudipatsar” has been given to the lake because of the white color of snow at surrounding peaks. The word “dudi” means white, “pat”. Travel Information: Anyone who's planning to go to Dudipatsar Lake, should do so at the end of August as snow melts completely by that time and the lake wakes up from the long winter sleep!

It's almost a day's trek to the lake from Behsal ( with couple of stops on the way) is to leave Naran at about 04:30 in the morning be there in Behsal at about 05:30, And start trekking at 06:00 and this one could easily make it to the lake by late noon.

If any couples or families are travelling then they should definitely follow the same time schedule and on top of that they MUST hire ponies (which come along with the local guides obviously, will charge minimum of 1500-2000 a day). As it's a very long and tiring trek so families and couples are strongly advised to hire ponies (unless one's married to a female athlete ;) ). Make sure you bring your own tents and food (dry and raw) with you as there are no shops or local vendors on the way. One should not haste to reach the lake, trek at a normal pace with PLENTY OF PIT STOPS because if you try to make it to the lake at a fast pace, you'll have a severe long lasting headache which eventually makes you sick and you'll ruin your evening and night WITHOUT DOUBT (happened to every body in our group as we didn't pay any attention to this advice we were given by the locals).

Stay safe, take it easy and Enjoy your trip to the most beautiful and calm lake ...

Dudipat Sar or Dudipatsar Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. Encircled by snow-clad peaks, the lake is located in Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park at extreme north of the Kaghan Valley. In the local language, the word “dudi” means white and “sar” means lake, so its named after crystal clear waters and shining snow at surrounding peaks.

The lake’s water is a beautiful greenish blue, hue and very cold, at an elevation of 3,800 metres. The surrounding mountains, with snow patches in the shady dales, average around 4,800 metres in elevation. The natural habitat is in the Western Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows eco-region. The lake and its wetlands habitats are of significant ecological importance for resident fauna and migratory waterfowl. How to access Dudipatsar Lake The lake is accessible for three months of the year from mid-June to mid-September. The mirror-like water reflects the scenery, visitors from different regions of the country trek to enjoy the enchanting views. Trekkers can hire a vehicle from Naran to Besal, the last accessible spot for every kind of vehicles. A 7 hours breath taking and scenic trek through vast alpine meadows leads to Dudiptsar Lake. After 5 hours trek, a village named ‘Maula ki Basti’ lies, which is recommended for night stay. A further trekking of 2 hours leads to Dudipatsar lake. Trek is bit lengthy although, but is easy to access through lush green meadows with lesser steep mountains.

Accommodation Hotels and restaurants are not available even in touring season. Some tents are available for tourists but it could be a high risk as the availability of tents is unpredictable because of small number. Trekkers need to carry camps and eatables from Naran Valley as there is not a single hotel or tuck shop near...