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Phander Lake Trek

Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan

easy

A serene turquoise lake set in the remote Ghizer Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, offering reflections of snow-capped peaks and excellent trout fishing.

⛰Trailhead:2,900m
🏔Summit:3,400m
📅Duration:2 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Trailhead Conditions

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · 2900m

Thursday, November 5 at 10:37 AM

3°C

Feels like 3°C

Overcast

Humidity

78%

Wind

2 km/h NW

Gusts

2 km/h

Pressure

1025 hPa

Dew Point

-2°C

Cloud Cover

100%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

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

Is Phander 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 (2,900m) and the summit (3,400m). 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 Phander Lake Trek?

Phander Lake Trek is rated easy. It is suitable for beginners with basic fitness and standard hiking gear. No technical climbing experience required. The typical completion time is 2 days for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Phander Lake Trek?

The trailhead starts at 2,900 metres above sea level in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,400 metres — a net elevation gain of 500 metres.

What gear do I need for Phander Lake Trek?

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