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Kundol Lake landscape

Swat

Kundol Lake

Getting there · ~12.5 hrs from IslamabadView map
LakesSwat
From Islamabad~12.5 hrs
From Lahore~17.5 hrs
Elevation3000 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

420 km

Distance

~12.5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Jeep from Kalam / Ushu side then hike.

Road Upper jeep tracks - monsoon and snow sensitive.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~12.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Kalam; 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

Kundol Lake is a high Swat alpine lake above Kalam / Ushu approaches - jeep and trek territory, not a bazaar day-trip.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    None on site

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities None at the lake; carry water, food, and layers.

The story

From the upper Swat corridor, Kundol sits in high pasture country. Parties typically jeep as far as conditions allow, then walk. Altitude, weather, and trail mud after rain matter; treat it as a full day with buffers, not a quick add-on to a Kalam hotel lunch.

On the map

Kundol Lake

35.75000, 72.54000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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