Satpara Lake



Satpara sar Lake (سدپارہ سر جھیل) is a natural lake near Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake supplies water to Skardu Valley. It is fed by the Satpara Stream.

Satpara Lake is situated at an elevation of 2,636 meters (8,650 ft) above sea level and spans an area of 2.5 km².

The completion of Satpara Dam downstream of the lake has enlarged the size of Satpara Lake.

Physical Features

 * The melting snow of the Deosai Plains is the main source of water for the lake.
 * The lake is centered with an area of 2.5 km with a picturesque island.