An adventurer’s bucket list must include a trek to Karambar Lake. Although the trek is easy, it does require several hours of trekking, thus prior trekking experience is recommended. The journey is one of the most varied in Pakistan’s northern regions, with numerous entry and exit points to the lake. It’s also one of the most magnificent hikes you’ll ever do.
Travel with Akmal presents yet another exclusive trek for the trekker community to Karambar Lake while exploring the Broghil National Park. Karambar Lake is one of the most beautiful, pristine, and pure lakes of Pakistan at an elevation of 4272 meters. It is the 31st highest lake in the world and 2nd highest in Pakistan at a height of 14,121 feet and one of the highest biologically active lakes on earth. The approximate length of the lake is 3.9 kilometers and its width is 2 km with an average depth of 52 meters (171 ft). Broghil Valley borders on the Afghan Wakhan corridor, which stretches between Tajikistan and Pakistan. It is situated in the Chitral district of Pakistan. It is one of the most isolated, remote, and less developed areas of Pakistan. At the same time, it has so much to offer when it comes to the natural environment. Surrounded by glaciers and mountains, the valley features around 30 freshwater lakes in a breathtaking landscape highly attractive for visitors.
Karambar Lake Trek 2025 – Explore Untouched Wilderness with Travel With Akmal
An adventurer’s bucket list must include a trek to Karambar Lake.
Although the trail is not technically demanding, the journey requires several hours of walking each day — making it ideal for trekkers with basic to moderate experience. The route winds through one of the most varied and breathtaking regions in northern Pakistan, offering dramatic scenery, glacial valleys, alpine lakes, and the remote beauty of Broghil National Park.
About Karambar Lake
- Altitude: 4,272 meters (14,121 feet)
- Ranking: 2nd highest lake in Pakistan | 31st highest in the world
- Length: ~3.9 km
- Width: ~2.0 km
- Average Depth: 52 meters (171 feet)
- Location: Broghil Valley, Chitral District, near the Wakhan Corridor (Afghanistan border)
Karambar Lake is one of the most pristine, biologically active, and crystal-clear alpine lakes on earth. Nestled in a high-altitude basin surrounded by snow-capped peaks and glacial terrain, it remains one of Pakistan’s best-kept natural secrets.
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Trek Duration | 8 Days, 7 Nights Dates | 10th to 18th July 2025 Max Altitude | 4,280 meters Trek Difficulty | Easy to Medium Trek Terrain | Shrubs, Water Streams, Meadows, Glaciers, Alpine Lakes Temperature | Normal to Cold Availability | Limited to 10 participants only Booking Deadline | July 10, 2025
Region Highlights – Broghil National Park
- Over 30 freshwater lakes
- Remote Wakhi villages
- Glaciers, high meadows, and migratory bird routes
- Shared border with the Afghan Wakhan corridor
- Wild, untouched, and far from commercialization
