Dudipatsar Lake Trek — 3-day trekking in Lulusar–Dudipatsar National Park, Kaghan, Pakistan

Trekking Lulusar–Dudipatsar National Park, KaghanNew

Dudipatsar Lake Trek — 3 Days

The teardrop lake of the Kaghan Valley

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Difficulty

Level 1

Max altitude

≈ 3,800 m

Group size

6-22

Best season

June – August

Starts from

I-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Overview

There's a reason trekkers whisper about Dudipatsar Lake instead of shouting about it — it's still one of the least crowded alpine lakes in Kaghan Valley, and TourRangers wants to keep it that way while sharing it with the trekking community of Pakistan.

Tucked inside Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park at the northern end of Kaghan Valley in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dudipatsar Lake (also spelled Dudipat Lake) sits in a wide, glacier-carved bowl ringed by snow-clad peaks. Locals call it the Queen of All Lakes, and once you've walked through the golden pastures of Mula Ki Basti to reach its shores, you'll understand why. This isn't a drive-up, selfie-and-leave destination — it's a proper trek, and that's exactly what keeps it wild.

Join TourRangers on our signature Dudipatsar Lake trek itinerary and experience turquoise water, marmots darting through meadows, and campfire nights under some of the clearest skies in Pakistan.

Good to know: graded moderate, suitable for ages 10 and up. Day 1 involves a 10 km trek of 6–8 hours depending on fitness. Days are pleasant but nights are cold. We carry live tracking and a satellite phone. Don't have gear? We can arrange it or guide you on where to buy it.

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Day-by-day itinerary

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Your Dudipatsar Lake adventure begins at night. We gather at I-8 Markaz, Islamabad at 11:30 PM and set off via the Islamabad–Hazara Motorway, riding through the dark toward Kaghan Valley while Islamabad's lights fade behind us. Settle in, catch some sleep on the coach, and wake up to mountains.
Altitude:507 mStay:Coach (overnight transit)
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What's included

8 in your package

Private booked transport (Grand Cabin / BRV)
Waterproof camps on twin/triple sharing
Standard breakfast, day-pack and dinner
Professional, experienced guides and porters
Live tracking and satellite phone availability
Mess tent, kitchen utensils and cook
Fuel expense, road tolls & taxes, and driver's food/living expense
Basic first-aid kit

Not included

Please arrange these separately

Porters for your personal equipment and backpack
Personal insurance and liabilities
Medication, evacuation and rescue in case of emergency
Personal expenditures (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What to pack

45–60 L rucksack

Warm jacket

Hiking or jogger shoes

Rain coat (a must)

Warm clothes, socks & cap

Hiking stick

Gloves, headlamp & water bottle

Sunblock & sunglasses

Personal medicines & hygiene items

Sleeping bag

Missing gear?We arrange rentals — just ask

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This trip is running on the following dates

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Depart
Thu 27 Aug, 2026
Return
Sun 30 Aug, 2026
Availability
10 spots available

Where you'll travel

Lulusar–Dudipatsar National Park, Kaghan · departs from I-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Regions on this trip:Kaghan Valley

Frequently asked

Everything you might be wondering before you book — tap a question to expand.

It's rated Moderate — manageable for beginners with reasonable fitness, but some walking/hiking preparation beforehand will make the 10 KM trail to Mula Ki Basti much more enjoyable.

The trek reaches a maximum altitude of approximately 12,800 ft, with the optional Saral Pass hike going higher for those who opt in.

Your group is led by the most professional and experienced team at TourRangers. We specialise in arranging trekking tours and have successfully run multi-day treks and expeditions across the north — including the Churko Peak Winter Summit (4,300 m), K2 Base Camp Trek, Ratti Gali to Besal–Naran Trek, Chitta Katha Lake, Supat Valley Trek, Musa Ka Musalla, Makra Peak and the Ganga Choti winter summit, backpacking in Chitral, and a successful expedition to Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar (6,050 m).

The trek reaches a maximum altitude of approximately 12,800 ft, with the optional Saral Pass hike going higher for those who opt in.

Booking closes 7 days before departure, but Dudipatsar Lake trek dates fill up quickly given limited group size — booking early secures your spot.

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