Borith Lake
بورت جھیل
A slightly saline high-altitude lake at about 2,600 m above Hussaini village, a stopover for migratory birds, with a trail to the Gulkin Glacier.
Borith Lake sits on a plateau above Hussaini village at about 2,600 m. This slightly saline mountain lake is a resting place for ducks and other migratory birds in spring and autumn. Basic guesthouses and campsites line the shore, and staying overnight lets you see the reflection of Passu Cones at dawn. It is about 15 minutes by car along a dirt track off the Karakoram Highway. You can also hike from Gulmit via the Gulkin Glacier in about 3 hours (a guide is required, as the moraine sections are rough). There is no shade by the lake, so use sun protection in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Passu Glacier
- Gulmit
- Passu Cones (Tupopdan)
- Batura Glacier
- Attabad Lake
- Ultar Meadow
- Eagle's Nest Viewpoint (Duikar)