Phander Lake Trek
Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan
A serene turquoise lake set in the remote Ghizer Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, offering reflections of snow-capped peaks and excellent trout fishing.
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Trailhead Conditions
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · 2900m
Thursday, November 5 at 10:37 AM
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
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