Hazara · Lakes
Dudipatsar Lake
Dudipatsar is a high alpine lake beyond Jalkhad - jeep then walk, and a longer day than Saiful Muluk.
Plan this tripAlso known as Dudipat Lake
Practical notes
- Facilities
- No developed lakeside facilities; self-sufficient day kit required.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Conditions to reconfirm
Status may be outdated · Reconfirm before departure
Babusar Pass is a seasonal high-country link, not a year-round certainty. Confirm opening with local transport before routing a Hunza/Naran itinerary through it.
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.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- 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.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Dudipatsar Lake
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 35.05000, 73.73330 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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How this guide was checked
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Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.
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