The lake is the main source of the Kunhar river, which flows through the entire Kaghan Valley through Jalkhad, Naran Valley, Kaghan, Jared, Paras and Balakot until it joins the Jhelum River. The lake is 48 kilometers away from Naran, on the Naran-Babusar road. Lulusar marks the historic place where 55 participants of the 1857 war of independence were arrested.
The lake is much bigger than other lakes around the valley, and is surrounded by snowcapped hills, making it a natural tourist attraction. From Gittidas, the Naran-Babusar road, one of the highest in the world, goes through the Babusar Pass to Gilgit. In the summer, when the water reflects its surroundings like a mirror, a large number of both domestic and international visitors make the lake a destination stop.

Shandur lake is located in Shandur Top 12,200 feet (3,700 m)) located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is a high mountain pass that connects Chitral to the Gilgit in Pakistan.

It is often called the 'Roof of the World' where the Hindukush, Pamir and Karakoram ranges meet. The top is flat, a plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The grade is very gradual, and the area is crossed by small streams of trout. Grazing in summer is plentiful.

Every year there is a polo match played on Shandur Top between rival teams from Chitral and Gilgit.

Shandur Top is one of the four major mountain passes to enter Chitral. The others are Dorah Pass from Badakshan in Afghanistan, Lowari Pass from Dir, and Broghol from the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan.

The people who live on both sides of Shandur Top speak the Khowar language.

Phander Valley is in Ghizer District of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is one of the most scenic valleys with easy access both from Gilgit and Chitral. It is located 163 km from Gilgit city and 61 kilometers (38 miles) from the valley of Gupis. It is a Small villages which lies on the way to Shandur pass.from Gupis..

Phander Valley is one of the most beautiful valley in Pakistan..It offers spectacular scenic view.. It is very lush green and very pleasant place. A twisting road passes through lush green fields and forests with a view of flowing river and icy peaks lead to this charming valley. From springs of crystal clear waters to lakes and rivers of deep blue water, there are all colors of nature’s beauty in Phandar Valley. Peaceful deep blue waters of River Ghizer and surrounding lush green and golden fields are breathtaking. It takes 5 to 6 hours from Gilgit to reach Phander valley

There is a lake at the eastern end of the valley named Phander Lake. Phander Lake is one of the most famous tourist spots in the entire region. . The Phandar Lake gives masmerizing views. The deep blue of Phander lake offers a magnificent view. It is very famous for trout fish . Area of Phandar Lake is about 3 kilometers. To reach Phander Lake one has to cross Phander valley from the river to the right and climbs a hill.

Kotwal Lake, Haramosh valley. 55 Km Far from Gilgit, the road leads to “Sassi Village” where the jeep takes one and half hour to reach “Barchi” (Dassu/Stage) where a trek starts which takes two days to reach “Kutwal Lake”. This is a very beautiful lake located at the bottom of Haramosh peak at an altitude of 9,000 ft. above the sea level. The lake is surrounded by thousands of pine trees.

How can one reach in Kutwal lake from Skardu.

1-From Skardu you have to come back to Sassi from the where the trek to kutwal starts. So its better to start from gilgit as Sassi is just an hour drive from Gilgit.

2-Jeep Goes till a village Dassu. 1 hour jeep ride from Sassi to Dassu . After Dassu its all trekking up to lake.

3-From Dassu to Dassu its a 3 days trek from kutwal lake and return . its all depends how good are you in trekking.

4-You have to take your own tents for the trek there is no accommodation on whole trek. only some small dhabas in bazar of dassu or Iskere.

Rama Lake is a lake near Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is on the top of the beautiful Astore Valley, with a light cover of oak trees and other greenery. There is not much greenery (as of 2013) due to illegal loging of the forest by locals and “timber mafia”. The region has low average rainfall and low vegetation cover hence the loss of forest cover is of a very serious concern.

Location
On the way to Rama Lake, from Astore Valley, there are three small lakes called Sarot in the local Shina language.

Before 2005, Astore was a Tehsil of District Diamir, the 5th District of Gilgit-Baltistan. Now Astore has been upgraded to a District.

There are more than 50 small beautiful villages in Astore. Some of which are Chilm, Bubin, Gorikot, Eid Ghah, Fina, Bulen, Chongra and Pari Shing.

Rama valley
Rama Valley is thickly forested with huge pine, cedar, fir and juniper trees. The valley is about 3300 meters (10800 feet) above sea level and thus is snow covered for 7–8 months of the year. In summer, it becomes lush green; conditions favored by local shepherds.

From here one can trek to east side of the Nanga Parbat (also known as the Killer Mountain), the world’s 8th highest mountain.

Access
Lake Rama is near Astore village. On KKH after passing the exit for Fairy Meadows keep driving for about another 20 minutes. When you come across the sign for Astore turn right there, keep going for another 2–3 hours. You will arrive at the village of Astore. The valley is popular for camping in the summers. Road towards Rama lake now has been cemented and tourists can reach there without undue difficulty.

People
Rama Lake is Located in Choungrah and the people of Choungrah are called Choungroch.

"Dhamaka" which literally means "blast" is the name of riverbed cum lake that has been created during the flood season as the river path was closed due to debris. The nature takes its turn and the ferocious water opened its way with a blast, hence this place being named as "Dhamaka" lake.

It is a picturesque village that lies on the Utror Valley road and it is an ideal place for Trout fishing. Needless to say that the mountains here are covered with thick deodar forests and the dark green colour of the forests always soothes the eyes.
It is some 14km in distance from Kalam Swat.

Gattian Lake is located near Kaghan Valley in Neelum Valley, Azad Kasmir, at an altitude of 12,000 feet above sea level. The lake is at the distance of 2 km from Ratti Gali Lake on its backside mountain. It is alphine glacier lake, and the main source of water of this lake is from the glaciers on surrounding mountains.

It will be accessed from Dowarian Village toward Ratti Gali Lake for 3 to 4 hours trekking trek. Trek is full of greenery and beautiful scenic views. Jeep is also available to get near to Ratti Gali within an hour. After reaching Ratti Gali Lake, you need to cross the mountain in front of it by crossing Gattian Pass to access Gattian Lake.