Kundol Lake Trek
Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A challenging trek to the remote Kundol Lake in Swat near Kalam, passing through wildflower meadows and glacial streams.
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Trailhead Conditions
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · 2500m
Friday, November 6 at 11:33 AM
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
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