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Chitta Katha Lake Trek

Pakistan · Azad Kashmir

hard

A glacial emerald lake in upper Neelum Valley at nearly 3,800m, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers.

⛰Trailhead:2,800m
🏔Summit:3,800m
📅Duration:3 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Trailhead Conditions

Azad Kashmir, Pakistan · 2800m

Friday, November 6 at 11:31 AM

6°C

Feels like 6°C

Mainly clear

Humidity

68%

Wind

4 km/h ESE

Gusts

4 km/h

Pressure

1026 hPa

Dew Point

1°C

Cloud Cover

21.1%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
6°/ -2°
Sat, Nov 7
7°/ -3°
Sun, Nov 8
8°/ -4°
Mon, Nov 9
8°/ -3°
Tue, Nov 10
5°/ 1°
Wed, Nov 11
4°/ -3°
Thu, Nov 12
3°/ -1°
Fri, Nov 13
4°/ 0°
Sat, Nov 14
3°/ -7°
Sun, Nov 15
4°/ -4°
Mon, Nov 16
-1°/ -1°

Is Chitta Katha 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 (2,800m) and the summit (3,800m). 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 Chitta Katha Lake Trek?

Chitta Katha 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 Chitta Katha Lake Trek?

The trailhead starts at 2,800 metres above sea level in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,800 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,000 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Chitta Katha Lake Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Chitta Katha Lake Trek in Pakistan: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude