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Ratti Gali Lake Trek

Pakistan · Azad Kashmir

moderate

A beautiful turquoise glacial lake in the Neelum Valley at 3,700m, reachable via a scenic trail through pine forests and alpine meadows.

⛰Trailhead:2,600m
🏔Summit:3,700m
📅Duration:2 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Trailhead Conditions

Azad Kashmir, Pakistan · 2600m

Friday, November 6 at 10:17 AM

7°C

Feels like 7°C

Partly cloudy

Humidity

54%

Wind

4 km/h E

Gusts

4 km/h

Pressure

1026 hPa

Dew Point

2°C

Cloud Cover

85.9%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

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

Is Ratti Gali 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 (2,600m) and the summit (3,700m). 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 Ratti Gali Lake Trek?

Ratti Gali Lake Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 2 days for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Ratti Gali Lake Trek?

The trailhead starts at 2,600 metres above sea level in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,700 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 Ratti Gali Lake Trek?

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