A wide turquoise lake on the road to Deosai, 20 minutes from Skardu.
Satpara Lake is about 20 minutes south of Skardu on the road to Deosai. It’s a wide turquoise reservoir with boating in summer and easy viewpoints, best from April to October. Visit on its own or as the first stop on a Deosai day.
Reviewed by ToursInPakistan Travel Team Last updated September 2026 ← Back to the Skardu Travel Guide
About 20 minutes.
1–2 hours.
April to October.
Boating, viewpoints, picnics.
Deosai National Park.
Easy viewpoints for all ages.
Drive times and access vary with season and road conditions.
Satpara supplies water to Skardu and sits in a bowl of mountains just south of town. Its colour changes from green to deep turquoise through the day.
It’s the natural first stop on the way up to Deosai.
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Easy access and boating.
Viewpoints with little walking.
Colour changes by the hour.
Quiet lakeside moments.
First stop on the way.
Private tours with transport, hotels and a flight backup plan.
About 20 minutes by road.
Yes, usually in summer.
Yes, it’s on the main road to the plateau.
April to October.
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