Ghamubar Lake

Ghamubar Lake is a fresh water glacier lake at the elevation of 8900 feet in Darkut. After crossing the bridge over the Darkut River, a thirty minutes trek leads toward the lake on the left side. It is formed due retreating of the Ghamubar Glacier due to climate change in the area. The most of the area of glacier is completely vanished and converted into a vast bed of rocks and pebbles that was once a part of the giant Ghamubar Glacier.

The lake gives a splendid view among the snow-capped peaks and Ghamubar Glacier. At the beginning of the trek, it is not visible clearly, so it is important to move in direction of the glacier between the two ranges of the mountains. As the ascending trek ends, the beautiful and charming view of the Ghamubar Glacier will be in front of you and all of the tiredness converted into excitement of getting some hidden treasure. The shades of snow-capped peaks, when scattered over the moving waves on the surface of the lake, give one of the memorable event of your life.

About Yasin Valley

Yasin Valley, Babaye-e-Yasen, is a valley in Hindu Kush Range at an average altitude of 26,00 meters, in Gupis-Yasin district, Baltistan, at the distance of 128 km from Gilgit main city and accessible through Chitral Road from Gilgit along the Gilgit River. From Gupis town, turn right on Yasin Valley Road along the Yasin River to access it.