Kharfaq Lake

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Lake Kharfak
جھیل خارکاف
LocationKharfaque
Ghanche District Gilgit–Baltistan
Pakistan
Coordinates35°10′17″N 76°12′19″E / 35.17139°N 76.20528°E / 35.17139; 76.20528 (kharfaque Lake)
Basin countriesPakistan
Max. length837 metres (2,746 ft)
Max. width468 metres (1,535 ft)
Surface elevation3,350 metres (10,990 ft)
Islandsno
SettlementsKhaplu

Lake Kharfak (Urdu: جھیل خارکاف) is a high altitude natural lake found in Kharfak Baltistan, Pakistan, and is famous for its indigenous fish species. The lake and its environs serve as an important wildlife habitat.it is located 2km away from the krfaque village.