Sublime Northern
Phander Lake landscape

Gilgit

Phander Lake

Getting there · ~18.5 hrs from IslamabadView map
LakesGilgit
From Islamabad~18.5 hrs
From Lahore~23.5 hrs
Elevation2700 m
VisitOvernight
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

690 km

Distance

~18.5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Ghizer west road to Phandar / Phander lake shore.

Road Long Ghizer corridor; winter snow risk.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~18.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Phander; fare not listed - confirm fuel/driver rates locally.

  • Jeep / 4x4

    Confirm fare locally

    Last-mile jeep may be required; confirm current fare at the roadhead (do not rely on old PKR figures).

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Phander Lake is a lake near Phander in northern Pakistan. This guide focuses on how to get there, when conditions are workable, and what to confirm on the ground before you go.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Services are limited compared with busier hubs - carry water, layers, and a buffer day.

The story

Phander Lake sits in the Gilgit corridor and suits travelers who want a quieter alternative to the busiest northern hubs. Most approaches run from Islamabad along the main northern road network toward Phander; fares and jeep rates change often, so confirm locally. Use the access and season sections below as a planning frame, then re-check road status the morning you travel.

On the map

Phander Lake

36.17000, 72.93000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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