Lakes of Pakistan Series – Upper Kachura Lake

Upper Kachura Lake : Serenity

Kachura Lakes (Kachura Jheel) are two lakes in Skardu “Upper Kachura Lake” and “Lower Kachura Lake”. Upper Kachura Lake is located in the upper region of Kachura and Lower Kachura Lake is located in the lower region of Kachura.

Kachura Lake is the jewel of Skardu. The beauty of Balai (Upper) Kachura Lake is called an “Unseen Bride” according to Baltistani tradition because most tourists still do not visit it, due to which the lake is still safe from overcrowding. Still Not targeted by pollution, and is still preserved in its natural state. Otherwise, it will not take long to become like the situation of Lake Saiful Muluk Situated in Naran Valley.

Kachura is a very calm and beautiful village located in the Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan. The famous lakes in the same area have been the center of tourist attraction for a long time. Located at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,200 ft), these lakes are Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake.

Among all lakes of Gilgit Baltistan, Lower Kachura Lake and Upper Kachura Lake are the most famous. These lakes are located in the Great Karakoram mountain range of the Western Himalayas, large areas of Kashmir, and the Indus River basin. The Indus River “Pakistan’s Largest River” passes nearby at lower elevations. One can enjoy the view of the snow-capped mountains and can enjoy trout fishing, hiking, and mountaineering in the Western Himalayas.

Upper Kachura Lake is a clear freshwater lake with a depth of 70 meters (about 230 feet). In winter, this lake becomes frozen and gives another mesmerizing view for the visitors of winter.

Visit Skardu is incomplete without Upper Kachura Lake. Tourists can enjoy trekking, hiking, and boating at the lake. The lake is surrounded by wonderful sights to give a sense of relief, peace, and tranquility. It is often described as “The Splendor of Nature”. Thousands of tourists visit Upper Kachura Lake to appreciate its astonishing scenery and explore its natural beauty.

It is one of those lakes which has been generated naturally; not as the result of ice melting from the mountains. Upper Kachura Lake contains fresh water with a depth of 70 feet. A forest mainly comprising apricot and conifer trees surrounds the Lake. It is nearby the Shangrila Resort, the most visited place in Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan. The beautiful lake adjoins the Indus River Basin, the Karakoram Range, and the Greater part of the Kashmir region.