Satpara Lake, Natural lake and reservoir in Skardu District, Pakistan.
Satpara Lake is a reservoir in the high mountains of Skardu District at an elevation of about 2,600 meters (8,500 feet). The water body stretches across several kilometers and is held back by a dam that was built to store water for the region.
A dam was built here between 2003 and 2011 to enlarge the natural water body. This project transformed the landscape and created the lake that people see and use today.
The lake holds deep meaning for local communities, who know it by multiple names reflecting different languages. People in the valley see it as part of their everyday life and connection to the land.
The water comes from melting snow in the nearby mountains and feeds into the lake continuously. Visitors should be ready for cold weather and the thinner air that comes with high elevation.
A small island sits in the middle of the lake and creates an interesting focal point from across the water. This island attracts photographers who want to capture the mountain landscape and its details.
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