Satpara Lake, Pakistan is also
called “Sadpara Lake” actually is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the
country offering trout fishing, and row boating. Satpara Lake is a
natural lake situated about 9 kilometers (5.59 miles) north of Skardu
(the capital of Baltistan), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
Situated at an altitude of 2,635 meters (8645 feet) the lake is reached
after 20 minutes of jeep drive from Skardu. The lake is fed by
Satpara Stream. It works as a key water supply source for the Skardu
Town. It is spread over an area of 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles). There is
fairy-tale picturesque island in the center of lake. One can use a
country boat to reach the island. A story about this lake is famous
among local people that there is a gold mine in bottom of this lake.
They believe that this is the reason why its water seems to be shining
in the day time.
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