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Naltar Lakes Walk
- Duration
- 2 days
- Highest point
- 3,215 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- Jun–Sept
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Trek
Kutwal Lake in the Haramosh Valley
A four-day trek east of Gilgit from Sassi on the Skardu road into the Haramosh valley, via Iskere to Kutwal Lake beneath Haramosh and its neighbours.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Highest point
- 3,260 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- June–September
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Arsalan Majid · CC BY-SA 4.0
Overview
The Haramosh valley climbs north from the Indus gorge east of Gilgit. A rough track serves the lower villages, and from Iskere a trail continues past the Mani Glacier to Kutwal, a lake set in meadows and forest beneath the great walls of Haramosh.
It is far less visited than Fairy Meadows or the Hunza treks and gives a strong sense of remoteness without very high altitude. Strong walkers sometimes continue towards the Haramosh La, but that is a serious glacier crossing outside the scope of this sample.
- Kutwal Lake beneath Haramosh
- Crossing near the Mani Glacier
- Quiet villages of the Haramosh valley
- Mountain reflections on calm mornings
Itinerary
Day 1
Sassi to Iskere
Leave the Skardu road at Sassi and travel up the Haramosh valley, by jeep where the track allows and then on foot, to Iskere. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Overnight: Camp or homestay at Iskere
Day 2
Iskere to Kutwal Lake
Continue up-valley past the Mani Glacier to the lake.
Overnight: Camp at Kutwal Lake Highest point: 3,260 m
Day 3
Kutwal Lake to Iskere
Morning at the lake for reflections, then walk back down to Iskere.
Overnight: Camp or homestay at Iskere
Day 4
Iskere to Sassi
Return down the valley to the Skardu road for onward travel.
Practical information
- Accommodation
- Camping, Guesthouses
- Suitable for
- Trekkers, Explorers, Photographers, University groups
What’s included
Included
- Local guide from the Haramosh valley
- Porters for group equipment
- Camping equipment
- Meals on trek
- Jeep transfers on the valley track where passable
Not included
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation in Gilgit
- Tips
What to bring
Essential
- Trekking boots with ankle support
- Trekking poles
- Three-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Water purification
- Sun protection
Optional and useful
- Tripod for lake reflections
- Camp shoes
- Small gift for homestay hosts (ask guide first)
- Power bank
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- The valley track is subject to landslides; access may change from season to season.
- Glacier-side sections require care; follow local guidance.
- Facilities are minimal; this is a self-supported camping trek.
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