Borith Lake (Urdu: بوریت) is a lake in the Hunza Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Borith lies about 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) above sea level.
Borith lake lies approximately 2 km to the north of Hussaini, a saline body of water occupying a small hollow at an elevation of 2,600 meters. The lake can be reached via a 2 km unpaved route from Husseini village, which lies adjacent to Gulmit village. It is also accessible by a 2-3 hour trekking route directly from Gulmit, across the end of the Ghulkin glacier. The site is a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl and is often visited by bird-watchers and nature lovers.[citation needed] To witness the large number of ducks arriving from the warmer parts of southern Pakistan, one should visit between the months of March and June. The birds rest here on their way northwards to the cooler waters of central Asia. Similarly, from September-November, the event occurs in reverse with the onset of winter towards the north.
A short trek of one hour each way brings visitors to Hussaini Glacier. Hikers can follow the trekking route towards Borith Lake as far as the edge of the glacier, and return by the same route.
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