Rush lake is also known as Rush Phari (Lake) in local and it means (Sparkling Lake). It is situated
at the elevation of 4690 meters between Hispar valley and Barpu Glacier. According to local people
it’s a fairies swimming pool and whenever a human being swims or enter into lake it starts heavy
rain. The Rush lake trek is recommended for the first time trekker. The trek gives you an option of
climbing Rush Peak (5070 m). It is the junction of two famous glaciers of Barpu and Bualter. It is
interesting that local legends talk about the gender of these glaciers of being male and female and
also about their meeting and birth of the new glaciers.
Range Karakorum
Zone Open
Altitude MIN 610 m to MAX 4690 m
Duration 10 days
Best Season June to End of September
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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