Katora Lake

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Katora Lake
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Katora Lake
Location Kumrat Valley, Upper Dir
Coordinates 35°22′00″N72°20′47″E / 35.3666°N 72.3464°E / 35.3666; 72.3464
Lake type Glacial lake
Primary inflows Glacial water
Basin  countries Pakistan
Surface elevation11,500 ft (3,500 m) [1]

Katora Lake is an alpine glacial lake located in the upper reaches of the Jahaz Banda, Kumrat Valley within the Upper Dir District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The lake is fed by the surrounding melting glacier waters. The word Katora means "bowl" in Pashto. It was named after the lakes resemblance to a bowl shape. [2]

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References

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  2. "Katora Lake". Blogs.tribune.com.pk.