Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park, National park in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan
Lulusar-Dudipatsar is a national park in the Mansehra District of northern Pakistan, covering high-altitude terrain with glacial lakes, open alpine meadows, and streams fed by snowmelt. The elevation rises steeply across the park, with forested lower slopes giving way to rocky ridges and broad plateaus near the summits.
The park was created in 2003 to protect the high-mountain landscapes and lakes of the region from growing pressure caused by grazing and uncontrolled tourism. Before it was given protected status, these areas had long been used by local communities as seasonal grazing grounds.
Local herders bring their flocks through the park's high valleys each summer, following routes passed down through generations. Travelers who walk the same paths today often cross paths with these shepherds and their animals, giving the landscape a living, working quality.
The park is only reachable in summer, when snow has cleared enough to make the mountain roads and trails passable, so planning ahead for weather conditions is important. Lodges are available in nearby towns for those who prefer a roof overhead, while basic camping is possible within the park itself.
The Sat Sari Mala, a group of seven connected lakes sitting at high elevation within the park, stays buried under snow for most of the year. This means the window to see them is very short, and even in summer the timing depends on how quickly the snow retreats that particular season.
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