Ansoo Lake Trek
Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A strenuous high-altitude trek to the teardrop-shaped Ansoo Lake (4,245m) above Naran, named for its resemblance to a teardrop.
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Trailhead Conditions
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · 3200m
Friday, November 6 at 11:24 AM
Feels like 4°C
Partly cloudy
Humidity
48%
Wind
4 km/h NE
Gusts
4 km/h
Pressure
1024 hPa
Dew Point
-1°C
Cloud Cover
50%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Ansoo Lake Trek safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (3,200m) and the summit (4,245m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Ansoo Lake Trek?
Ansoo Lake Trek is rated hard. It demands strong fitness, prior high-altitude hiking experience, and careful acclimatisation. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. The typical completion time is 3 days for a short trek.
What is the elevation of Ansoo Lake Trek?
The trailhead starts at 3,200 metres above sea level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 4,245 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,045 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.
What gear do I need for Ansoo Lake Trek?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Ansoo Lake Trek in Pakistan: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude