Pakistan is home to many natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan, and also one of the largest in South Asia, is the Manchar Lake. The lake is spread over an area of over 260 square kilometres (100 square miles).
The highest lakes in Pakistan are the Paristan Lake and the two Shimshal Lakes, all three of which are at an altitude of over 4,755 metres (15,600ft). The second-highest lake in Pakistan is the Karambar Lake, which is located at an altitude of 4,272 metres (14,016ft), is the 33rd highest lake in the world. A recent Google map analysis revealed more than 500 lakes in northern Pakistan (mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral region). Many of these lakes are still nameless and undiscovered to even the local population.
With the area of about 13.5 square km it the largest lake of Gilgit-Baltistan. Also known as Hunza Lake the lake was created in January 2010 due to massive landslides blocking Hunza River.
One of the four major alpine lakes of Naltar Valley. It is the most prominent and the largest lakes of the valley. The name 'Satrangi' means 'seven-colored' in Urdu, so called because of the many shades of blue and green visible on the surface of the lake due to the moss, aquatic plants and roots of the trees in and around the lake.
The Lake lies in the Upper Hunza region of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. It is just north of the massifs of Batura, at 7,795 metres (25,574ft), and Passu, at 7,500 metres (24,600ft). The glacier flows west to east.
Ghanche lake is the source of ghanche stream that waters khaplu town. The area of Ghanche Lake calculated by Arc GIS as of September 2020 by QT is 0.16 km2.
Hasanabad lake also known as Shispare lake, located in Hassanbad valley off Hunza, formed due to blockage of Shispare Glacier, thus forming a lake having 1.4km in length. The area of this lake is 0.35 km2( growing day by day). It is 2 hours hike from hassanabad bridge, from where you can go to Batura (7795m), Shispare (7611m), Muchu Chhish (7452m) and many other 7000m mountains.
A remote lake high up in the Tormik Valley at an elevation of over 4,000 meters. It is accessible only by a half a day of trekking from the village of Dunsa in the valley below. The name means 'black lake' in the Balti language.
The lake is also known as Shangrila Lake and is located at a drive of about 20 minutes from Skardu town. Shangrila was named after a book titled Lost Horizon by James Hilton. Shangri-la is a Chinese word meaning "Heaven on earth".
Rush Lake is a high altitude lake located near Rush Pari Peak. At over 4,694 meters, Rush is the highest lake in Pakistan and one of the highest alpine lakes in the world. It is located about 15km north of Miar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak), which are in the Nagar valley.
Satpara Lake is located in Skardu Valley and is one of the (Area=4.5square km, 2nd largest of gilgit baltistan)largest fresh water lakes in Pakistan. It supplies water for the town of Skardu.
There are 2 lakes an elevation of 4,755 metres (15,600ft), making them the second highest lakes in Pakistan. The lakes are locally known as big lake and small lake in the Wakhi language. These lakes are almost 5 days trekking from the Shimshal village and lie in the region of Pamir, which is very close to the Chinese border with Pakistan. Almost the entirety of Shimshal valley is crossed to reach them, including passing through Shimshal pass at over 4,700 meters before Shuwerth.
The lake is surrounded with wildapricot gardens and has a depth of around 70 meters. Due to rough terrain of the surrounding area, this lake is not well explored.
Swaik Lake also known as Khandowa Lake is a lake situated at 10km from the Tehsil Kallar Kahar, Chakwal District and 30 kilometers southwest of Chakwal along the motorway.
Namal Lake is located in Namal Valley, in Mianwali. The lake is spread over an area of 5.5km2 and was built in 1913 after the construction of Namal Dam.
Lake Manchar is the largest freshwater lake in Pakistan and one of the largest in Asia. It is located west of the Indus River in Sindh. The area of the lake fluctuates with the seasons from as little as 350km2 to 520km2. The lake collects water from numerous small streams in the Kirthar Mountains and empties into the Indus River.
The lake is also called Kalri Lake and is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Pakistan. The Sindhi legend of Noori Jam Tamachi took place around the lake, and to this day there is a shrine in the middle of the lake marking Noori's grave.
Pyala Lake is a very small lake besides the Kunhar River at Jalkhad. Since the lake looks more like a bowl Urde:Pyala (پیالہ) hence it is called Pyala Lake.
The lake is located in the northern end of Kaghan Valley. The lake has total surface area of over 2.5 square kilometer. The lake is famous for its fairytale of Saiful Maluk
Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan. The lake is spread over an area of 8.8km2 and is one of the major sources of water for the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Malpur village near Margalla Hills National Park.
Simli Lake is located 30km from Islamabad. The lake is formed from the melting snow and natural springs of Murree Hills. Simli Lake is the largest drinking water source for the residents of Islamabad.