Pakistan is home to many natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan, and also one of the largest in South Asia, is the Manchar Lake. The lake is spread over an area of over .
The highest lakes in Pakistan are the Paristan Lake and the two Shimshal Lakes, all three of which are at an altitude of over . The second-highest lake in Pakistan is the Karambar Lake, which is located at an altitude of , is the 33rd highest lake in the world. A recent Google map analysis revealed more than 500 lakes in northern Pakistan (mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral region). Many of these lakes are still nameless and undiscovered to even the local population.