Tough hike but a fascinating lake
Kharfaq Lake is located at an altitude of approx 13000 ft in the south-east of Kharfaq Village, 22 km short of Khaplu. It’s a fascinating lake that is surrounded by high mountains from all sides. One has to start the climb for the lake from Kharfaq village in the south easterly direction. It is a 2-4 hours steep climb that would require good standard of physical fitness. Not recommended for cardiac patients. The lake is fed by the glacial streams and apparently has no outlet. The water is crystal clear and very slightly brackish, however, brown trout can survive in this water and has been stocked here in good numbers. The hike to the lake is not recommended for those who have physical illness or some cardiac disease etc as it is quite tough.
