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- Cold weather? No problem—Trekkers continue heading to Kandol Lake in December
Here is visual proof that the trip is worth the trouble.
FAZAL KHALIQ
Kandol Lake’s temperature will go down to a bone-chilling -4°C today. Yet, despite the weather, this large lake in the picturesque valley of Swat, continues to attract adventure lovers and students on winter break.
Also known as Kundal, the lake is located at the height of about 9,950 feet above sea level in the lap of Hindu Kush range. It lies to the north of Utror valley at a distance of about two kilometres; roughly 19 kilometres away from Kalam valley.
From Swat’s Laddu area, the glacial lake can be reached in about an hour and a half.
The trek to the lake itself is replete with scenes worth capturing; the thick forests, gushing streams and small waterfalls will have photographers constantly reaching out for their DSLRs or camera phones.
- The trek up to the lake is full of picturesque scenes of thick forests, gushing streams and small water falls. — Fazal Khaliq
- Frequenters say the 'original trek' damaged during the 2010 floods was faster and easier. — Fazal Khaliq
- Photo by Fazal Khaliq
- The clear waters of Kandol Lake are a rarity. — Fazal Khaliq