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Satpara Lake (Urdu: سدپارہ جھیل) is a natural lake near Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake supplies water to Skardu Valley. It is fed by the Satpara Stream.[1] Satpara Tso (Lake) is situated at an elevation of 2,636 meters (8,650 ft) above sea level and spans an area of 2.5 km².[citation needed]
| Satpara Lake سدپارہ جھیل | |
|---|---|
 The lake is set among the region’s spectacular mountainous landscapes | |
  Satpara Lake سدپارہ جھیل | |
| Location | Skardu Valley |
| Coordinates | 35°13′46″N 75°37′49″E / 35.229521°N 75.630398°E |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
| Islands | yes |
| Settlements | Skardu |
| Website | http://www.skardu.pk |
The completion of Satpara Dam downstream of the lake has enlarged the size of Satpara Tso Lake.[2]
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Physical Features
edit- The melting snow of the Deosai Plains is the main source of water for the lake.
- The lake is centered with an area of 2.5 km with a picturesque island.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Hussain, Anam (12 May 2024). "Guardians of the glaciers - life beside Pakistan's vanishing ice". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Satpara Project[dead link]
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