Lower Kachura Lake (Urdu: زیریں کچورا جھیل), also known as Shangrila Lake (شنگریلا جھیل), is a lake located near the city of Skardu in Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan. Situated at a height of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft), it has had an operational resort on its bank since 1983.,
How many lakes are in Pakistan?
There are around 60 lakes in Pakistan, all known for their distinctive location and natural beauty.23-Feb-2021
Is Shangri-La a place?
Shangri-La is a fictional place in the Kunlun Mountains (昆仑山) described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by English author James Hilton. Hilton describes Shangri-La as a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains.
Who is owner of Shangrila Resort Skardu?
Brigadier Muhammad Aslam Khan- Founder of Shangrila resorts.
Where is kachura Lake in Pakistan?
The Kachura Lakes are three lakes in the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan. The lakes, at 2,500 metres in elevation, are Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake.
Where is the famous Shangrila Lake?
Shangrila Lake or Lower Kachura Lake is a part of the Shangrila resort. It is about 20 minutes from Skardu (nearly 2,500 m or 8,200 feet) town. It is a popular tourist destination, and has a unique restaurant that is built on the fuselage of an aircraft that had crashed nearby.
What is the other name of Shangrila Lake near kachura village?
Shangrila lake also known as Lower Kachura Lake is situated in Kachura village in Skardu at an elevation of 2500 meters.