Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park
National Park High-altitude national park with alpine lakes
High in Azad Kashmir, Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park is known for its glacial lakes - Lulusar and Dudipatsar - and for trekking across alpine meadows, rocky passes and seasonal snowfields.
How to Get to Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park #
Access is from towns such as Kaghan and Batagram in northern Pakistan; road travel into the Kaghan Valley followed by jeep tracks and on‑foot trekking into the park are required. Permits and local guides are recommended for safe travel in this mountainous region.
Tips for Visiting Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park #
- Plan for multi‑day treks if exploring Dudipatsar and Lulusar lakes - access requires patience and trail time.
- Hire local porters and guides in Kashmir for both safety and local knowledge of trails and seasonal river crossings.
- Summer (July-August) is the narrow window for trekking before snow returns on higher passes.
Best Time to Visit Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park #
The short summer months are the primary trekking season; the park is largely inaccessible in winter.
Weather & Climate near Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park #
Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (685 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
