Shandur Lake
| Shandur Lake شندور جھیل | |
|---|---|
Shandur Lake | |
Shandur Lake شندور جھیل Shandur Lake شندور جھیل | |
| Location | District Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan. |
| Coordinates | 36°04′42″N 72°32′20″E / 36.0783348°N 72.5389802°E |
| Type | Alpine glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Glacier waters |
| Primary outflows | Gilgit River |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Surface area | 1.428 km2 (0.551 sq mi) |
Shandur Lake (Urdu: شندور جھیل; Khowar: شندور چھت) is a high-altitude lake located in Gupis-Yasin District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located in between the Shandur Pass and Shandur Polo Ground, and is a primary source for Gilgit River. It is the 5th largest lake in northern Pakistan by surface area.
Shandur Ice Sports Challenge is held at the Lake from December 24 to 28, and features ice hockey and speed skating, between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit Baltistan.