Attabad Lake, Mountain lake in Gojal Valley, Pakistan
Situated at 2,559 meters elevation in Gilgit-Baltistan, the 21-kilometer-long Attabad Lake contains deep blue waters surrounded by mountain peaks.
A massive landslide in January 2010 blocked the Hunza River flow for five months, resulting in twenty casualties and displacing 6,000 residents.
The formation of Attabad Lake transformed local communities from agricultural activities to tourism-based economies, altering traditional ways of life.
The realigned Karakoram Highway includes five tunnels known as Pakistan-China Friendship Tunnels, constructed for $275 million to maintain regional connectivity.
During winter months, the entire surface of the lake freezes, creating natural ice skating opportunities at one of Pakistan's deepest lakes.
Location: Gilgit-Baltistan
Inception: January 2010
GPS coordinates: 36.33684,74.86753
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
Pakistan offers photographers diverse subjects: mountain ranges above 13000 feet (4000 meters), Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and modern city views. The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad ranks among the largest mosques globally and displays contemporary design with white marble walls and four slender minarets. In Lahore, the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort document Mughal architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, while Wazir Khan Mosque is known for its tile work. The northern areas present alpine settings: Attabad Lake formed in 2010 from a landslide and sits between steep mountains, the Passu Cones rise as jagged peaks above Hunza Valley, and Fairy Meadows offers views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain on Earth. Khunjerab Pass marks one of the highest border crossings in the world at 15400 feet (4693 meters) on the Pakistan-China frontier. The collection also includes historic fortifications and cultural sites. Rohtas Fort from the 16th century extends over 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of walls, Derawar Fort shows 40 bastions in the Cholistan Desert, and Ranikot Fort stands as one of South Asia's largest fortifications. The Makli Necropolis near Thatta contains tombs and mausoleums spanning six centuries. In Karachi, Mohatta Palace and Frere Hall document colonial architecture, while Mazar-e-Quaid serves as the mausoleum of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Natural areas like Deosai National Park above 13000 feet (4000 meters) and the juniper forest of Ziarat complete the photographic range.
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