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Daral Lake, where transcendental beauty mingles with myths
FAZAL KHALIQ
A dazzling view on the way to Daral Lake
MINGORA: Located at about 11,500 following a long and stunning hike in Swat valley and nestled amid snow capped alpine peaks, Daral Lake in Swat valley holds transcendental beauty for nature lovers.
The paradisaical Swat valley, which was once known as Uddiyana (Garden), has every luxury on the offering for tourists, researchers, historians, archaeologists and nature lovers.
The valley lies in the lap of Hindu kush-Kakakoram-Himalaya range and houses some stunning lakes, forests, meadows, waterfalls, streams and rivers, and many more.
A mosque at Charro Banda on the way to Daral Lake
Located on the confluence of Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges in Bahrain valley, Daral Lake can be accessed through different routes.
It can be accessed after climbing for four hours from Bahrain. Alternatively, it can be reached from Sidgai Lake to the northeast after two hours of rigorous trekking or tourists can also find their to the lake from Lalku valley after a six hours long trek.
A shepherd's house on the way to Daral Lake
The fourth route is from Gabina Jabba which is the most charming route full of colourful flowers, lush green meadows, thick forests, streams and trickles of crystal clear water.
“The trail is beautiful, full of nature, blended with small colourful flowers, roaring streams of unadulterated water, lush green pastures with animals grazing here and there, big and small glaciers and dense forests,” said Khalil Jibran, a lecturer in Malakand University.
Though the trail is tiresome but trekkers forget it after seeing all these natural beauties, he added.
A stunning view of Gabina Jabba on the way to Daral Lake
“We started our journey from Lalku valley through Gabina jabba. We had to spent a night on the way before reaching here,” said Etizaz Ali Jan a medical student who was part of a group of trekkers.
The weather is very cold here as we can see several glaciers and snow around us, said Ali.
The amoeba shaped lake is an illustration of pristine beauty surrounded by sky touching mountains with panoramic views.
View from the shallow trunk of a tree on the way to Daral Lake
Other members of the group said they were amazed by the very first scene of the gorgeous lake.
“This is really a beautiful and stunning lake giving an exhilarating view after a rigorous climb. The lake is calm and serene but mysterious and striking. I feel I am in paradise,” said Shah Ashagar Khan, an engineering student who had been dreaming to see the lake for a long time.
A view of the clouds on the way to Daral Lake
Among the visitors were some people who said they wanted to escape the mundane life and spend sometimes amid nature and serenity.
“When I sense the need of taking shelter from the busy life, I go to some far off place in search of inner satisfaction. Here I find solace and spirituality which I need the most,” said Amjad Ali Sahaab, a local journalist and writer.
A yellow flowers carpet view on the way to Daral Lake
FAZAL KHALIQ
A dazzling view on the way to Daral Lake
MINGORA: Located at about 11,500 following a long and stunning hike in Swat valley and nestled amid snow capped alpine peaks, Daral Lake in Swat valley holds transcendental beauty for nature lovers.
The paradisaical Swat valley, which was once known as Uddiyana (Garden), has every luxury on the offering for tourists, researchers, historians, archaeologists and nature lovers.
The valley lies in the lap of Hindu kush-Kakakoram-Himalaya range and houses some stunning lakes, forests, meadows, waterfalls, streams and rivers, and many more.
A mosque at Charro Banda on the way to Daral Lake
Located on the confluence of Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges in Bahrain valley, Daral Lake can be accessed through different routes.
It can be accessed after climbing for four hours from Bahrain. Alternatively, it can be reached from Sidgai Lake to the northeast after two hours of rigorous trekking or tourists can also find their to the lake from Lalku valley after a six hours long trek.
A shepherd's house on the way to Daral Lake
The fourth route is from Gabina Jabba which is the most charming route full of colourful flowers, lush green meadows, thick forests, streams and trickles of crystal clear water.
“The trail is beautiful, full of nature, blended with small colourful flowers, roaring streams of unadulterated water, lush green pastures with animals grazing here and there, big and small glaciers and dense forests,” said Khalil Jibran, a lecturer in Malakand University.
Though the trail is tiresome but trekkers forget it after seeing all these natural beauties, he added.
A stunning view of Gabina Jabba on the way to Daral Lake
“We started our journey from Lalku valley through Gabina jabba. We had to spent a night on the way before reaching here,” said Etizaz Ali Jan a medical student who was part of a group of trekkers.
The weather is very cold here as we can see several glaciers and snow around us, said Ali.
The amoeba shaped lake is an illustration of pristine beauty surrounded by sky touching mountains with panoramic views.
View from the shallow trunk of a tree on the way to Daral Lake
Other members of the group said they were amazed by the very first scene of the gorgeous lake.
“This is really a beautiful and stunning lake giving an exhilarating view after a rigorous climb. The lake is calm and serene but mysterious and striking. I feel I am in paradise,” said Shah Ashagar Khan, an engineering student who had been dreaming to see the lake for a long time.
A view of the clouds on the way to Daral Lake
Among the visitors were some people who said they wanted to escape the mundane life and spend sometimes amid nature and serenity.
“When I sense the need of taking shelter from the busy life, I go to some far off place in search of inner satisfaction. Here I find solace and spirituality which I need the most,” said Amjad Ali Sahaab, a local journalist and writer.
A yellow flowers carpet view on the way to Daral Lake
