Rush Lake (Pakistan)
Rush Lake (Urdu: رش جھیل) is a high altitude lake located in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan near Rush Pari Peak. At 4,694 metres (15,400 ft), Rush is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world.[1] It is located about 15 km (9 mi) north of Miar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak), which are in the Nagar Valley. It is the highest lake in Pakistan and 27th highest lake in the world.[2]
| Rush Lake رش جھیل | |
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| Location | Nagar Valley Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Coordinates | 36.1745°N 74.8825°E |
| Type | Alpine lake, Glacial Lake |
| Primary outflows | Miar Glacier |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Surface elevation | 4,694 m (15,400 ft) |
| Settlements | Nagar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan |
Rush Lake and Rush Peak is reached via Nagar and Hopar Valley via the Hopar Glacier (Bualtar Glacier) and Miar Glacier, which rises from Miar and Phuparash peaks. The trek to Rush Lake provides views of Spantik, Malubiting, Miar Peak, Phuparash Peak and Ultar Sar.
See also
- Hopar Valley
- List of lakes in Pakistan
References
- "Rush Lake - The highest lake of Pakistan". pamirtimes.net. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- "27th Highest Lake of world". highestlake.com. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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