Lakes & Trekking · Skardu
Satrangi Lake, Skardu
Seven Colours, One Lake — Skardu's Most Magical Trekking Reward
Location
Above Kachura, Skardu District
Altitude
~4,100 m
Best Season
June – September
Trek Duration
4–6 hours return
Difficulty
Moderate
Start Point
Kachura / arranged trailhead
Overview
Satrangi Lake — meaning 'Seven Colours' — is one of the most visually extraordinary alpine lakes in Pakistan, located in the mountains above Kachura area near Skardu. The lake gets its name from the remarkably diverse colours its water takes on throughout the day — from deep turquoise and emerald to violet and midnight blue — due to the unique mineral composition of the glacial meltwater and the changing light angles.
Day Trek
Early Morning
Depart Skardu, drive to trailhead near Kachura (45 min).
Morning
Begin trek ascending through rocky moraines and alpine scrub (2.5–3 hrs up).
Midday
Arrive at Satrangi Lake — explore the coloured waters, rest, picnic lunch.
Afternoon
Return descent (1.5–2 hrs). Arrive trailhead by mid-afternoon.
Evening
Return to Skardu. Optional sunset at Upper Kachura Lake.
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