Kandol Lake (kondol lake)

Kundol Lake or Kandol lake or Kondol lake also known as Kundol Dand, is a lake in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The lake is located in the north of Utror valley at a distance of 20.8 kilometres (12.9 mi) away from Kalam. Kundol Lake lies in the lap of Hindu kush mountains at an elevation of (9,950 ft), in the north of Utror. A large stream flows down from the lake, which merges with River Swat in Kalam valley. The mountains around the lake are covered by thick blanket of lush green trees that enhances the beauty of the lake. The margins of kundol lake serve as the camping site during the summer season for the trekkers.

Surface elevation: 3,033 m
Cities: Kalam

How to get there?

Kundol Lake is accessible only during the summer; during the winter, the roads are closed due to heavy snowfall. A four-wheel automotive jeeps used to go to a higher village called Ladu; it takes 4 hours to 6 hours to reach the lake. There are also small refreshment huts in Ladu valley.

Location

Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Open 24 Hours

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