April to October
There are several lakes in Naltar Valley known as Naltar Lakes (نلتر) or Bashkiri Lakes at altitudes ranging from 3,050–3,150 metres (10,010–10,330 ft). The lakes are surrounded by dense pine forests. The best time to visit the lakes is from May to October. During the winter, it becomes almost impossible to reach the lake by vehicle due to the heavy snowfall in the Naltar Valley. The lakes in Naltar Valley are not so big but are very beautiful and scenic.
Satrangi Lake:
This lake contains multi-colors due to the mountain surface inside the lake, therefore known as Multi-Color or Satrangi (سترنگی) Lake.
Blue Lake:
Color of this lake is blue and is just adjacent to the Satarngi Lake.
Dhudia Lake:
This lake is somehow far from other lakes and needs almost 1-2 hrs trekking. This remains frozen most of the time.
Halima Lake:
This lake is situated in a beautiful meadow known as Halima Garden. This lake can be approached in 15 min from Blue Lake.
There are some other water ponds known as Pari Lake and Bodo Lake.
By public transport or by personal transport.
3 Hrs Jeep Track, Jeep can be booked from Nomal
2 Hrs Jeep Track upto Satrangi Lake and Blue Lake
Dhudia Lake needs 1-2 Hrs Trekking
Halima Lake is around 15 Min Trekking
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