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Kundol Lake Trek

Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

hard

A challenging trek to the remote Kundol Lake in Swat near Kalam, passing through wildflower meadows and glacial streams.

⛰Trailhead:2,500m
🏔Summit:3,600m
📅Duration:3 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Trailhead Conditions

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · 2500m

Friday, November 6 at 11:33 AM

11°C

Feels like 11°C

Clear sky

Humidity

31%

Wind

5 km/h SSW

Gusts

5 km/h

Pressure

1022 hPa

Dew Point

6°C

Cloud Cover

5.5%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

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

Is Kundol 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 (2,500m) and the summit (3,600m). 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 Kundol Lake Trek?

Kundol 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 Kundol Lake Trek?

The trailhead starts at 2,500 metres above sea level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,600 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,100 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Kundol Lake Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Kundol 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