HUNZA · LAKE
Rush Lake
One of the highest alpine lakes on Earth, with Spantik and the Hispar peaks lined up across the glacier.
- ALTITUDE
- 4,694 m
- BEST TIME
- Jul – Sep (trek)
- FROM LAHORE
- ~936 km
- Hunza area, ~20 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~602 km
- ~16.5 h driving
Photos of Rush Lake
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.
Visiting Rush Lake
When is the best time to visit Rush Lake?
Usually Jul – Sep (trek). Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Rush Lake?
About 4,694 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Rush Lake from Lahore?
By road: about 936 km to the Hunza area (around 20 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 602 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Rush Lake?
Rush Lake is on or near our Hunza Valley trip (7 days, best April – November). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
