Katora Lake

Katora Lake is an alpine glacial lake located in the upper reaches of Jahaz Banda, Kumrat valley in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Province of Pakistan. The lake is fed by the surrounding melting glacier waters. The word Katora means "bowl" in Pashto. It was named after the lakes resemblance to a bowl shape.[2]

Katora Lake
Katora Lake
LocationKumrat Valley, Upper Dir
Coordinates35°22′00″N 72°20′47″E
Lake typeGlacial lake
Primary inflowsGlacial water
Basin countriesPakistan
Surface elevation11,500 ft (3,500 m) [1]

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References

  1. "Elevation". www.adventureplanners.net. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  2. "Katora Lake". Blogs.tribune.com.pk.
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