Mahodand Lake
Mahodand Lake (Urdu: مہوڈنڈ جھیل; Pashto: د ماهو ډنډ - "Lake of Fishes") is a lake located in the upper Usho Valley at a distance of about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Kalam in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The lake is accessible by a four-wheel drive vehicle, and is often utilized for fishing and boating.
| Mahodand Lake مہوڈنڈ جھیل | |
|---|---|
Mahodand Lake in Oshu Valley | |
Mahodand Lake مہوڈنڈ جھیل | |
| Location | Usho, Swat Valley |
| Coordinates | 35.7138°N 72.6502°E |
| Lake type | Alpine/Glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Glaciers water |
| Primary outflows | Ushu Khwar |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) |
| Settlements | Matiltan, Ushu, Kalam Valley |
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