Blind Lake (Zharba Tso)
Zharba Tso
A small emerald lake in the mountains of Shigar with no obvious inlet or outlet. Its colour shifts with the light, and it has recently become a social-media favourite near Skardu.
Known locally as Zharba Tso, Blind Lake sits in the mountains between Skardu and Shigar. It gets its name from having no obvious inlet or outlet. The water shifts from emerald to deep blue, framed by bare brown rock mountains with a stark, austere feel. After leaving the road, you walk or ride a 4WD along a bumpy mountain track for a stretch, so it is best to hire a local driver who knows the way. Visitor facilities are almost nonexistent, so bring your own drinking water. It is often combined with Shigar Fort and the Sarfaranga Cold Desert on a day trip. Coordinates are estimates.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Amburik Mosque
- Shigar Fort
- Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Kharpocho Fort (Skardu Fort)
- Manthal Buddha Rock
- Katpana Cold Desert
- Satpara Lake
- Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake)