Ratti Gali Lake Trek
Pakistan · Azad Kashmir
A beautiful turquoise glacial lake in the Neelum Valley at 3,700m, reachable via a scenic trail through pine forests and alpine meadows.
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Trailhead Conditions
Azad Kashmir, Pakistan · 2600m
Friday, November 6 at 10:17 AM
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
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