Sor Laspur Village - Bhashkar Gol Lake (in two days)

Campsite at the end of Sor Laspur outskirts

Our campsite was roughly 3 kilometers away from the village of Sor Laspur. Our jeeps dropped us there except for a water crossing near the campsite.

Panoramic View

Start of water crossing

River crossing is complicated as the river keeps spreading and shrinking. It's better to cross it with friends and use hiking sticks.

Deeper Water Crossing

River crossing is complicated as the river keeps spreading and shrinking. It's better to cross it with friends and use hiking sticks.

Start of steep and Long Ascend

This perhaps was the most energy drenching part of the hike. Continuous hike to the top of the mountain and surprisingly, you descend all the way down again. Since you have to reach the lake, ideal trek should have been along with the river bed. But due to landslide prone area, the path traverses through this part which is very tough for some people.

Panorama view of Valley and Water Crossing

Such a beautiful view of the water bed

Water Spring

Risky area with falling rocks

The whole trek is prone to the boulders. but this area is the most risky as the sandy mud makes you slip and the rocks are unstable too.

Waterfall

1st Day Campsite

We camped here next to a huge rock. Italians camped next to us but their spot was little risky to boulder fall. Water was a little away from out camp site however due to the rain in the evening and night, we got a water stream closer to our camps in the morning. Rock provided a good spot for the fire and gathering.

Day 2 - departure from the Campsite

We departed in the morning from the campsite after the breakfast.

End of Steep Ascend

This marked the end of the steep ascend. Next there was slight descend and further trek was a gradual hike through bolders.

Yak Sanctuary

I saw a lot of yaks at this scenic plateau grazing and resting. With yellow grass, green water and grey mountains, it looked like another world.

Panorama

Panorama view of the river

A view of the beautiful river.

Camp Site at Bhaskar Gol Lake

We carefully selected the site considering the rain, strong wind and most importantly land sliding. Due to cold weather, rain and wind we did not camp at the bank of the lake. Camp site had a fresh water spring from the glacier above which also had a beautiful waterfall. There was also a cave at the top of boulders where our porters stayed.

Bhaskar Gol Lake

One of the hidden gems up in the Hindukuch mountains. Bhaskar Gol is fed by massive glaciers on the sharp peaks. We were in aw when we saw it's grandeur and beauty surrounding it which included the snow covered peaks and lush meadows with yaks grazing around. There is rich flora and fauna to be enjoyed not to mention the view of the lake which binds a spell on you.