Mahodand Lake

Mahodand Lake
مہوڈنڈ جھیل
Mahodand Lake in Oshu Valley
Mahodand Lake
مہوڈنڈ جھیل
LocationUsho, Swat Valley
Coordinates35°42′50″N 72°39′01″E / 35.7138°N 72.6502°E / 35.7138; 72.6502
Lake typeAlpine/Glacial lake
Primary inflowsGlaciers water
Primary outflowsUshu Khwar
Basin countriesPakistan
Max. length2 km (1.2 mi)
Max. width1.2 km (0.75 mi)
Surface elevation2,865 m (9,400 ft)
SettlementsMatiltan, Ushu, Kalam Valley

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 40 kilometres (25 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.