Khalti Lake

Khalti Lake (Urdu: خلتی جھیل, Khowar: خلتیو چھت) is situated Gupis-Yasin District, the westernmost part of the Gilgit–Baltistan region and northernmost territory of Pakistan. This lake is an important source of fresh water and has a stock of trout. A PTDC motel is situated nearby with a view of the lake.[2][3] The water is extremely cold which flows directly from surrounding glaciers. The lake usually freezes in winter season and people can easily walk on it.[4]

Khalti Lake
Khalti Lake, Gupis-Yasin
Khalti Lake
Location in Pakistan
LocationKhalti, Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan
Coordinates36°14′53″N 73°21′48″E
TypeLake, Reservoir
Native nameKhaltio Chhat خلتیو چھت
Primary inflowsGhizer River
Basin countriesPakistan
Max. length2,354 m (7,723 ft)
Max. width460 m (1,510 ft)
Surface area98 acres (40 ha)
Max. depth80 ft (24 m)
Surface elevation2,217 metres (7,274 ft)[1]

Khalti Lake is located in Khalti Village of Gupis-Yasin District (Gilgit-Baltistan), Pakistan at about 2,217 metres (7,274 ft) 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. Khalti Lake is known for its stock of trout.[5] 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.

See also

References
  1. "Elevation and Weather Forecast of Khalti Lake". weather-atlas.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  2. "Khalti Lake, Gupis". Gilgit-Baltistan.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  3. "Trout Fish". Dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  4. "Lake Freezes in Winter". Merawatan.pk. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  5. "Frozen Khalti Lake". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
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