Satpara Lake
Satpara Lake (Urdu: سدپارہ جھیل) is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, which supplies water to Skardu Valley. It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
Satpara Lake سدپارہ جھیل | |
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![]() The lake is set among the region’s spectacular mountainous landscapes | |
Location | Skardu Valley |
Coordinates | 35.229521°N 75.630398°E |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Max. length | 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
Islands | yes |
Settlements | Skardu |
Website | http://www.skardu.pk |
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Sadpara Lake Skardu
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Turquoise water of Sadpara lake in Skardu
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Sadpara lake view from village in Skardu
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Sadpara Lake Skardu
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Sadpara Lake Skardu
Satpara Lake is situated at an elevation of 2,636 meters (8,650 ft) above sea level and is spread over an area of 2.5 km².
The completion of Satpara Dam downstream of the lake has enlarged the size of Satpara Lake.[1]
Physical Features
- The melting ice of the Deosai plains are main source of water for the lake.
- The lake is centered with an area of 2.5 km with airy-tale picturesque island.[2]
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See also
References
- http://www.wapda.gov.pk/htmls/sataparapj.html
- "Satpara Lake: Tourist Guide by Chukar". Chukar: Premium Leather Wallets. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
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