Rainbow Lake
Rainbow Lake
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I-H-Kazmi
Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan27 contributions
Sep 2021
Not only the lake itself is awesome but the road to this lake is enchanting. The winding road through tall pines is something out of fairy tale. The rolling grassy hills all around the lake cast a surreal and awe inspiring image in the waters. A MUST VISIT place for anyone going to Minimarg Pakistan.
Written August 2, 2022
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flyfisher66
Islamabad, Pakistan2,940 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Time stops at Rainbow Lake.
I think this is the best I can describe the mesmerizing beauty of this place. Located near Domel that is a village in the very far flung Minimerg Valley of Astor District, Rainbow Lake is a small lake but doesn't at all lack in beauty. Fed by freshwater streams from adjoining mountains, Rainbow Lake has crystal clear water that changes shades from turquoise to green during different times of the day.
The lake contains good sized brown trout and is popular amongst the trout anglers.
However, Rainbow Lake is not easily accessible. Minimerg Valley and Rainbow Lake can only be approached through 14500 ft high Burzil Pass that remains closed due to heavy snow 7-8 months in a year. One needs to coordinate lot of details before going to this area. Feasible times to visit Minimerg is June, July and August.
Despite all the traveling difficulties and coordination with military and police authorities that one undergoes for going to Rainbow Lake, it is worth the effort. Indeed a heaven on earth where time stops.
I think this is the best I can describe the mesmerizing beauty of this place. Located near Domel that is a village in the very far flung Minimerg Valley of Astor District, Rainbow Lake is a small lake but doesn't at all lack in beauty. Fed by freshwater streams from adjoining mountains, Rainbow Lake has crystal clear water that changes shades from turquoise to green during different times of the day.
The lake contains good sized brown trout and is popular amongst the trout anglers.
However, Rainbow Lake is not easily accessible. Minimerg Valley and Rainbow Lake can only be approached through 14500 ft high Burzil Pass that remains closed due to heavy snow 7-8 months in a year. One needs to coordinate lot of details before going to this area. Feasible times to visit Minimerg is June, July and August.
Despite all the traveling difficulties and coordination with military and police authorities that one undergoes for going to Rainbow Lake, it is worth the effort. Indeed a heaven on earth where time stops.
Written March 8, 2017
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Crimson786
Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan247 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Rainbow lake is situated in Domel, Minimarg area of district Astore.
Have been here at least a dozen times. Indeed an incredibly beautiful sight. The lake, surrounding valley, mountains, lush green fields surrounding and facilities available at such a remote location are just amazing.
Only problem is you have to make prior arrangement for your visit. June-Sep are best time to visit but the coordination for access can be difficult being high security area close to Pak-India border (LOC).
Have been here at least a dozen times. Indeed an incredibly beautiful sight. The lake, surrounding valley, mountains, lush green fields surrounding and facilities available at such a remote location are just amazing.
Only problem is you have to make prior arrangement for your visit. June-Sep are best time to visit but the coordination for access can be difficult being high security area close to Pak-India border (LOC).
Written March 7, 2017
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yawar abbas
Karachi, Pakistan11 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
The best place to visit ,its really heaven on earth.Recommended to visit once in life.
To enter in minimarg you need army permission at chileum chowki bcoz of border area.
To enter in minimarg you need army permission at chileum chowki bcoz of border area.
Written June 19, 2019
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Umar Y
1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Family
Amazing place, amazing people, amazing weather (at least when I went in April).
Little caution: try to rent out a nice 4x4 as roads are not your friend; secondly,you can't enjoy the roadside view if you are driving. If going for the first time, I'd recommend to take a guide and always keep your identification proof on yourself.
Little caution: try to rent out a nice 4x4 as roads are not your friend; secondly,you can't enjoy the roadside view if you are driving. If going for the first time, I'd recommend to take a guide and always keep your identification proof on yourself.
Written July 9, 2018
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Pakistan tourism Hub
Pakistan7 contributions
Sep 2019
This place awesome but i am going to really miss this place in this season. this place deserves better reviews. #covid-19
Written June 17, 2020
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zahid hussain
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
this most beautiful place visit with family and friends lake views and landscape unforgtable best camp place
Written February 4, 2020
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Hi, Please help to know the NOC process time. Is it easy to get at same time of request or taking sometime? If so, how long?
Written May 26, 2024
I am interested in staying at gilgit army mess so please inform me whether outsiders other than army relatives are allowed to stay? Please notify me with the procedure and help me out.
Written June 2, 2022
Aoa! Is there any NOC required to enter in Minimarg? If yes, then what is the procedure, hiw and where to get one? Thanks.
Written June 15, 2019
Yes, NOC is required and you can get it from AC Astore office.
Written August 3, 2019
aoa we want to stay in army mess at rainbow lake domel for two days .which procedeure we will follow?
Written June 15, 2019
Hi If I get Army permission to go to Minimarg, where can I stay overnight and place to eat? Do Army Mess accommodate or need permission before hand for stay and food too?
Written May 23, 2019
To visit Domel from Gilgit, going via Astore, do we need army permission for month of August?
Written January 17, 2019
hi zar . u need to get permission from army , 80 brigade is at minimarg , so u need capt rank officer who can call at chillium choki for u . Deosai international hotel & restaurant near army camp gorikote Astore
Written May 9, 2019
Hi Chief, Can you comment in the infrastructure in the Minimarg? Like if someone plans to spend few days in the valley. Do normal cell phones work there? Hotels? daily groceries?
Written October 25, 2018
aoa muhammad , u can stay only 1 to 2 days at army mess .
Scom network works only , and u cn get grocey
Written May 9, 2019
Shehzadahmad
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Dear All,
Can anyone advise can I go to Minimerg on none 4x4 Vehicle SUV like Honda BRV.
Written June 27, 2018
Im planning a trip to minimerg and rainbow lake along with my friends in the begining of july, so i want to know how can i get army permission as i do not have any strong reference
Written June 11, 2018
you can not cross burzil pass.....l.o.c is highly restricted ..... without any army source its impossible however you can try through d.c astore
Written July 2, 2018
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