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| Rama Lake | |
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| راما سر جھیل | |
 Rama Lake photographed in 2014 | |
  Rama Lake  Rama Lake | |
| Location | Gilgit-Baltistan,Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 35°19′49″N74°47′08″E / 35.3303°N 74.7856°E /35.3303; 74.7856 |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
Rama Lake (Urdu:راما سر جھیل) is a lake situated nearAstore inGilgit-Baltistan,Pakistan. It is located within theAstore Valley, which is characterized by a light covering ofoak trees and other vegetation. As of 2013, the region has experienced significantdeforestation, low average rainfall, and reduced vegetation, largely due to widespread illegal logging practices.[1]
On the way to Rama Lake from Astore Valley, there are three small lakes known locally as Sarot in theShina language.
Before 2005, Astore was atehsil within theDiamir District, which was the fifth district of Gilgit-Baltistan. It has since been upgraded to a district.
The area surrounding Astore consists of more than 50 small villages, includingChilm,Bubin,Gorikot, Eid Ghah, Fena, Bulen,Choungrah, andParishing.
Rama Valley is thickly forested with hugepine,cedar,fir andjuniper trees. The valley is about 3,300 meters (10,800 feet) above sea level and is snow covered for 7–8 months of the year. In summer, it becomes lush green; conditions favored by localshepherds.
From here one can trek to the east side of theNanga Parbat, the world's 9th highest mountain.
Rama Lake is located inChoungrah and the people of Choungrah are calledChoungroch.
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