Rush Lake (Pakistan)
| Rush Lake | |
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| Location | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Coordinates | 36°10′28″N 74°52′57″E / 36.1745°N 74.8825°ECoordinates: 36°10′28″N 74°52′57″E / 36.1745°N 74.8825°E |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | Miar Glacier |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Surface elevation | 4,694 m (15,400 ft) |
Rush Lake is a high altitude lake located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan near Rush Pari Peak, 5,098 m (16,726 ft). At 4,694 meters, Rush is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world. It is located about 15 km (9 mi) north of Miar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak), which are in the Nagar valley. Rush Lake and Rush Peak can be reached via Nagar and Hopar and via the Hopar Glacier (Bualtar Glacier) and Miar Glacier, which rises from Miar and Phuparash peaks. The trek to Rush Lake provides spectacular views of Spantik, Malubiting, Miar Peak, Phuparash Peak and Ultar Sar.
See also
- Hopar Valley
- List of lakes in Pakistan