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Dudipatsar Lake landscape

Hazara

Dudipatsar Lake

Also known as Dudipat Lake

Getting there · ~9 hrs from IslamabadView map
LakesHazara
From Islamabad~9 hrs
From Lahore~14 hrs
Elevation3800 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

300 km

Distance

~9 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Jeep beyond Jalkhad then hike to the lake shore.

Road Rough high jeep track - seasonal and weather-bound.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~9 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Naran / Jalkhad; 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

Dudipatsar is a high alpine lake beyond Jalkhad - jeep then walk, and a longer day than Saiful Muluk.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    None on site

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities No developed lakeside facilities; self-sufficient day kit required.

The story

Reached from the Naran / Jalkhad side, Dudipatsar rewards fit day-trippers or overnight campers who accept rough jeep tracks and altitude. It is not a casual roadside stop. Confirm jeep availability, weather, and trail conditions the morning you go.

On the map

Dudipatsar Lake

35.05000, 73.73330 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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