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Ratti Gali Lake Tour 3 Days 2 Nights from Lahore
5.0 (3 reviews)3 Days / 2 Nights·easy·Group Tours·Kashmir
Tour Overview
Our Ratti Gali Lake tour, 3 days 2 nights from Lahore, is the shortest trip we run to the lake. It is a group trip in a Toyota Coaster, with one night in Keran and one in Kutton.
We leave Lahore at 11 pm, pick up Islamabad guests on the way and cross into Azad Kashmir at Kohala Bridge. After breakfast at Pattika we drive up the Neelum Valley past Dhani Waterfall to Keran, which sits on the Line of Control.
Day two is the lake day. We drive to Dowarian, take a jeep for about two hours to the base camp and walk for roughly an hour to Ratti Gali Lake, at about 3,700 m. In the evening we drive to Kutton for a BBQ and a bonfire. On day three we stop at Kutton Waterfall and head for Lahore, arriving around 11:30 pm.
Two nights in hotels, breakfast and dinner as per the itinerary, the Ratti Gali jeep, tolls and a tour guide are included. The jeep is part of the price, so there is no jeep fare to pay at Dowarian. Rooms are shared by 3 to 4 people.
Tour Highlights
6 experiences- Dhani Waterfall on the Neelum road
- Keran, on the Line of Control
- Jeep from Dowarian to Ratti Gali base camp
- Walk to Ratti Gali Lake (about 3,700 m)
- BBQ dinner and bonfire in Kutton
- Kutton Waterfall
Journey Route
3 Days / 2 Nights · 5 stops
From
PKR 16,000 / person
- Duration
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Difficulty
- easy
- From Lahore
- PKR 16,000 per person
- Child, 3 to 9 years
- PKR 11,000
- Child under 3
- Free
- Couple in a private room
- PKR 37,000 per couple
- Vehicle
- Toyota Coaster
- Rooms
- 1 night in Keran, 1 in Kutton, 3 to 4 people per room
Day by day
Ratti Gali Lake tour 3 days itinerary
Times are a guide and can shift with the road and the weather.
Day 1
Lahore to Keran via Dhani Waterfall
We leave Lahore at 11 pm from Thokar Niaz Baig or Barkat Market and stop briefly at Bhera on the motorway. Islamabad guests join on the way. We take a break at Kohala Bridge, have breakfast at Pattika and then follow the Neelum River north, stopping at Dhani Waterfall. In Keran we check in, rest, and look around the village, where the river is the Line of Control. Dinner and the night are at the hotel.
Day 2
Jeep to Ratti Gali Lake, night in Kutton
Breakfast is at 8 am, then we drive to Dowarian and change to jeeps. The ride to the Ratti Gali base camp takes about two hours on a rough track, and the walk from the base camp to the lake takes roughly an hour. After time at the lake we walk back to the jeeps, return to Dowarian and drive to Kutton. The evening ends with a BBQ dinner and a bonfire, and the night is in Kutton.
Day 3
Kutton Waterfall and back to Lahore
After breakfast we stop at Kutton Waterfall and take a short break at the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project on the way down. We reach Islamabad around 6 pm, where Islamabad guests get off, and arrive in Lahore around 11:30 pm.
The full package
What's Included
Everything covered by the price — and the few things to budget for separately.
Included
- Air-conditioned Toyota Coaster or high-roof from Lahore, with pickup in Islamabad
- 2 nights in hotels (1 in Keran, 1 in Kutton), 3 to 4 people per room
- Breakfast and dinner as per the itinerary
- Shared jeep from Dowarian to Ratti Gali base camp and back
- BBQ dinner and bonfire
- All tolls and taxes
- Tour guide for the whole trip
Not Included
- Meals not in the itinerary
- Mineral water, snacks and drinks
- Shopping and personal expenses
- Anything not listed above
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when does the Ratti Gali Lake Tour 3 Days 2 Nights leave?
The coaster leaves Lahore at 11 pm from Thokar Niaz Baig or Barkat Market, and Islamabad guests are picked up on the way. You are back in Lahore around 11:30 pm on day 3. There is no extra charge for joining in Islamabad. The pickup point is near the motorway or GT Road so the coaster stays on its route, and we share the exact spot with booked guests before departure.
When does this tour run?
From July to September, when the jeep track to Ratti Gali Lake is usually clear of snow. Departures run through the season and leave Lahore at 11 pm. WhatsApp us for the next date.
How long are the jeep ride and the walk?
The jeep from Dowarian to the base camp takes about two hours. From there it is roughly an hour on foot to the lake, uphill and at about 3,700 m. Anyone who can walk uphill for an hour at a slow pace can manage it.
Is the jeep included?
Yes. The shared jeep from Dowarian to the base camp and back is included. This tour does not go to Baboon Valley; that is the 4-day trip.
How much does this tour cost?
PKR 16,000 per person in a room shared by 3 to 4 people. Children aged 3 to 9 pay PKR 11,000 and children under 3 travel free. A couple who want a room to themselves pay PKR 37,000 in total.
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Where will we stay?
The first night is in Keran and the second in Kutton. We book hotels based on availability for your dates and confirm the names a few days before departure. Rooms are shared by 3 to 4 people.
Can foreign nationals join this tour?
Pakistani citizens only need their CNIC. Foreign passport holders need permission for some areas near the Line of Control, and parts of the Neelum Valley, including Keran, are right on it. Tell us your nationality when you book and we will check what is possible for your dates.
What should I pack?
Warm clothes even in summer, because nights in the upper Neelum Valley are cold. Bring walking shoes with a good grip, a cap, sunscreen and any medicines you take. Carry cash, since there are few ATMs, and a power bank, because mobile coverage is patchy after Athmuqam.
What is the cancellation policy?
A 30% advance confirms your seat. Cancel more than 7 days before departure and we refund 75% of what you paid; 5 to 7 days before, we refund 50%. Cancellations in the last 4 days, and no-shows, are not refunded.
Is there a shorter, longer or different option than the Ratti Gali Lake Tour 3 Days 2 Nights?
Two 4-day trips build on this route. One adds a jeep day in the Baboon Valley meadows above Kutton. The other stays in Keran and adds the cable car and walk up to Arang Kel.
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