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Attabad Lake

About

A stunning turquoise lake formed in 2010 when a massive landslide blocked the Hunza River, submerging the village of Attabad and several kilometres of the Karakoram Highway. Now a popular boat trip destination with dramatically coloured water.

History

The landslide of January 4, 2010 killed 20 people and displaced thousands. The lake took five months to form and reach its current size. NESPAK engineers eventually constructed tunnels to bypass the flooded KKH section, reopened in 2015.

Nearby Places

Viewpoints, food, and stops nearby (approximate distances).

Landmark15.0 km
Gulmit Village
Traditional Wakhi village with a small museum and old polo ground.
Viewpoint18.0 km
Passu Cones
Dramatic cathedral-like rock spires rising from the valley — among Pakistan's most iconic views.
Landmark20.0 km
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
One of the most thrilling (and rickety) suspension bridges in the world over the Hunza River.
Viewpoint20.0 km
Passu Glacier
One of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world, accessible by short hike.
Viewpoint22.0 km
Borith Lake
Shallow wetland lake near Passu, excellent for birdwatching.