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 | |
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 Khalti Lake, Gupis-Yasin | |
  Khalti Lake Location in Pakistan | |
| Location | Khalti, Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 36°14′53″N 73°21′48″E |
| Type | Lake, Reservoir |
| Native name | Khaltio Chhat خلتیو چھت |
| Primary inflows | Ghizer River |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 2,354 m (7,723 ft) |
| Max. width | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Surface area | 98 acres (40 ha) |
| Max. depth | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Surface elevation | 2,217 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.
References
- "Elevation and Weather Forecast of Khalti Lake". weather-atlas.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "Khalti Lake, Gupis". Gilgit-Baltistan.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- "Trout Fish". Dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- "Lake Freezes in Winter". Merawatan.pk. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- "Frozen Khalti Lake". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 4 August 2018.