Viewpoint2.0 km
Ratti Gali Glacier
Small glacier feeding the lake — visible from the lakeshore on a clear day.
3,700mLakeMountainScenicTrekking baseGlacier
Ratti Gali Lake
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One of Pakistan's most spectacular high-altitude lakes, sitting at 3,700m in the upper reaches of Neelum Valley. Surrounded by snow-streaked ridges and fed by glacial melt, the lake's brilliant turquoise water makes it a standout destination for trekkers willing to make the full-day approach from Dowarian.
History
Ratti Gali was largely unknown outside local communities until social media exposure in the mid-2010s brought it to national attention. The rapid surge in visitors prompted AJK's tourism department to introduce a permit system and basic camping regulations to protect the fragile alpine ecosystem.
Nearby Places
Viewpoints, food, and stops nearby (approximate distances).
- Viewpoint10.0 km
Noori Top
High ridge above Ratti Gali with views into Leepa Valley on the far side.
- Landmark18.0 km
Dowarian
Last village and jeep-track terminus before the trek to Ratti Gali begins.
- Landmark30.0 km
Neelum Valley Road
The main Neelum Valley road passing through Dowarian, connecting Muzaffarabad to Kel.
Location Details