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Borith Lake
Borith Lake ( ur, بوریت) is a lake in Gojal, Hunza Valley in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. The altitude of Borith is roughly above sea level. Geography Borith lake lies approximately 2 km to the north of Hussaini, a saline body of water occupying a small hollow at an elevation of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). The lake can be reached via a 2 km unpaved jeep route from Husseini village, which lies adjacent to Gulmit village. It is also accessible by a 2-3 hour trekking route directly from Gulmit, across the end of the Ghulkin glacier. The site is a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl and is often visited by bird-watchers and nature lovers. To witness the large number of ducks arriving from the warmer parts of southern Pakistan, one should visit between the months of March and June. The birds rest here on their way northwards to the cooler waters of central Asia. Similarly, from September–November, the event occurs in reverse with the onset of winter towards the no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borith Lake
Borith Lake ( ur, بوریت) is a lake in Gojal, Hunza Valley in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. The altitude of Borith is roughly above sea level. Geography Borith lake lies approximately 2 km to the north of Hussaini, a saline body of water occupying a small hollow at an elevation of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). The lake can be reached via a 2 km unpaved jeep route from Husseini village, which lies adjacent to Gulmit village. It is also accessible by a 2-3 hour trekking route directly from Gulmit, across the end of the Ghulkin glacier. The site is a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl and is often visited by bird-watchers and nature lovers. To witness the large number of ducks arriving from the warmer parts of southern Pakistan, one should visit between the months of March and June. The birds rest here on their way northwards to the cooler waters of central Asia. Similarly, from September–November, the event occurs in reverse with the onset of winter towards the no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
