Fakhar Jheel, Babusar Top

Fakhar Jheel, Babusar Top

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Fakhar Jheel or Fakhar Lake is located near Babusar Top. It is a nature's marvel with its peaceful environment and scenic beauty.

What's so special about the lake is that you can see glaciers there in as far as September.

30/09/2019

The locals who speak little urdu narrate a folklore about the lake.
The younger one said it was formed after , October 2015.
While the older one narrated a strange story.

Photos from Fakhar Jheel, Babusar Top's post 30/09/2019

Whats so special about the lake is its depth. The water is as stagnant as the rocks around.
It is assumed to be deeper than Saif Ul Mulk, pertaining its location on the extraordinary height.

The jheel is located more than 13,700 ft above sea level.
Which is about half of Mount Everest.

Photos from Fakhar Jheel, Babusar Top's post 30/09/2019

The locals have always known about this lake. They often visit the lake area with their animals in search of grass lands and water.
However, it got public attention only when some of the trecking tourists saw these mountain people roaming around the area.

30/09/2019

When you go to Babusar Top, Fakhar Jheel is a must see.
It is isolated, quiet and powerful.
Surrounded by glaciers that dont melt even upto September only adds to its intensity.
But be careful, 'cause baby its cold outside'.

30/09/2019

The lake is located at about a 15 minutes jeep drive from Babusar Top.
Not many jeep drivers are aware of this lake. You might have to specifically ask your driver to take you to this newly discovered lake.

30/09/2019

Fakhar Jheel is located at about a 15 minutes drive from Babusar Top or Babusar Pass.
It was discovered only about a year ago in March 2018.
It is a scenic marvel surrounded by glaciers and mountains.
Not many tourists, nor the jeep drivers are aware of this phenomenon of nature.

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Babusar Top
Gilgit

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Monday 07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
Friday 07:00 - 17:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 07:00 - 17:00