Snow Lake

Snow Lake extends across 16 kilometers at an elevation of 4,877 meters, forming a natural connection between the Biafo and Hispar glaciers in northern Pakistan.

British mountaineer Martin Conway documented Snow Lake in 1892, leading an expedition through the Karakoram Range and establishing the first recorded visit to this location.

The Gilgit-Baltistan region near Snow Lake maintains traditional practices, including regulated markhor hunting seasons that support local communities through license auctions.

Travelers reach Snow Lake by flying to Skardu from Islamabad, followed by a jeep journey to Askole village before beginning the multi-day glacier trek.

The combined length of Biafo and Hispar glaciers creates a 100-kilometer ice corridor, representing the longest glacier system found outside polar regions.

GPS coordinates: 36.00000,75.58333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:02