Lake Kharfak

Lake Kharfak
جھیل خارکاف
Location Kharfaque
Ghanche District Gilgit–Baltistan
Pakistan
Coordinates 35°10′17″N 76°12′19″E / 35.17139°N 76.20528°E / 35.17139; 76.20528 (kharfaque Lake)
Basin countries Pakistan
Max. length 837 metres (2,746 ft)
Max. width 468 metres (1,535 ft)
Surface elevation 3,350 metres (10,990 ft)
Islands no
Settlements Khaplu

Lake Kharfak (Urdu: جھیل خارکاف) is a high altitude natural lake found in Kharfak Baltistan, Pakistan, and is famous for its indigenous fish species. The lake and its environs serve as an important wildlife habitat.it is located 2km away from the krfaque village.

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