Swat · Lakes
Kundol Lake
Kundol Lake is a high Swat alpine lake above Kalam / Ushu approaches - jeep and trek territory, not a bazaar day-trip.
Plan this tripPractical notes
- Facilities
- None at the lake; carry water, food, and layers.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
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.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- 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.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Kundol Lake
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 35.75000, 72.54000 · 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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