Chitta Katha Lake
Chitta Katha Lake | |
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![]() Chitta Katha Lake, Shounter valley | |
![]() ![]() Chitta Katha Lake | |
Location | Azad Kashmir, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 34°55′8″N 74°31′18″E / 34.91889°N 74.52167°ECoordinates: 34°55′8″N 74°31′18″E / 34.91889°N 74.52167°E |
Type | Alpine/Glacial lake |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Surface elevation | 13,500 feet (4,100 m) |
Chitta Katha Lake is an Alpine Lake located in , Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at the elevation of 13,500 feet (4,100 m).[1] This lake is sacred for Hindus, as they consider this lake an abode of Shiva.[2]
Access[]
The lake is accessible from Kel by a 20 kilometers (12 mi) jeep track and then 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) hiking trek. Kel is the base camp to this lake.
Religious significance[]
This lake is sacred for Hindus, as they consider this lake an abode of Shiva.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Chitta Katha Lake". www.theweekender.com.pk. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Chitta Katha Lake". The Traveloguers. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
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