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Skardu / Baltistan · Lakes

Blind Lake

Blind Lake is a small turquoise pool in the cold-desert approaches near Shigar / Skardu - a short photo stop when jeep tracks allow.

~18.5 hrs from Islamabad · half day · Best: Apr-Oct

Plan this trip

Remote access: expect thin services, possible 4×4, and a backup plan. Confirm locally.

Also known as Sarfaranga Blind Lake

Getting there · ~18.5 hrs from IslamabadView mapPlan a trip around this
LakesSkardu / Baltistan
From Islamabad~18.5 hrs
From Lahore~23.5 hrs
Elevation2700 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Practical notes

Facilities
None; bring water and sun protection.

These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.

Access

Getting there

660 km

Distance

~18.5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Jeep from Skardu / Shigar cold-desert tracks.

Road Sandy desert tracks - best with local drivers.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~18.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Shigar; confirm seasonal closures and fuel stops.

  • Jeep / 4x4

    Confirm fare locally

    Last-mile jeep may be required depending on weather and road cutoffs.

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Blind Lake is a small turquoise pool in the cold-desert approaches near Shigar / Skardu - a short photo stop when jeep tracks allow.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    None on site

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities None; bring water and sun protection.

The story

Often combined with Katpana or Shigar day plans, Blind Lake is a compact water stop rather than a full destination. Tracks can be sandy and confusing - go with a local driver who knows the current approach.

On the map

Blind Lake

Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 35.45000, 75.55000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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How this guide was checked

Verified through official and published sources. Not a field visit.

Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.

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