Shandur Lake
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Shandur Lake (Urdu: شندور جھیل; Khowar: شندور چھت), also known as Hundrup Lake, is a high-altitude lake located in Shandur-Hundrup National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located in between the Shandur Pass and Shandur Polo Ground, and is a primary source of origin for Gilgit River. It is the 5th largest lake in northern Pakistan by surface area.
Shandur Ice Sports Challenge is held at the Lake from December 24 to 28, and features ice hockey and speed skating, between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit Baltistan.
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