Karakul (Tajikistan) - Wikipedia
WEBKarakul or Qarokul (Kyrgyz for "black lake", replacing the older Tajik name Siob; Russian: Каракуль; Tajik: Қарокӯл; Uyghur: قاراكۆل, romanized: Qaraköl, Қаракөл; Kyrgyz: Каракөл) is an endorheic lake, 25 km (16 mi) in diameter, …
Karakul (Xinjiang) - Wikipedia
WEBAt an altitude of 3,600 m, it is the highest lake of the Pamir plateau, near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Surrounded by mountains which remain snow-covered throughout the year, the three highest peaks visible from the lake are the Muztagh Ata (7,546 m), Kongur Tagh (7,649 m) and Kongur Tiube (7,530 m).
Karakul Lake Travel Guide: Scenery, Transportation, Map...
WEBKarakul Lake (卡拉库里湖) is located in Akto County, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, on the Karakoram Highway from Kashgar to Tashkurgan County. At an altitude of 3,600 m, it is the highest lake of the Pamirs Plateau, near the junction of the Pamirs, Tianshan Mountain and Kunlun Mountain ranges.
Karakul Lake - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBKarakul Lake is the gem, of course. It is located next to the Karakorum Highway and at the base of a series of snow-capped peaks. There are multiple glaciers that reach down to within 1,000 feet of the lake. Muzagh Mountain is at the right end of the lake and is 25,000 feet in elevation.
Karakul Lake, Tajikistan - 380 km2 - Facts, Map, Legend
WEBAsia > Tajikistan. Karakul Lake, also known as Lake Siob, is located in the Pamir Mountains in the Tajik National Park of Tajikistan, in one of the most beautiful and remote areas in the World. It is the highest lake in the country, located at an altitude of 3900 meters, and is the highest saltwater lake in Central Asia.
Karakul, Tajikistan: a Travel Guide | Caravanistan
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · Lake Karakul – Vladimir Trofimov. Table of Contents. History. Location and transport. Things to see and do. South Aral peak hike. Shurali, Jalang and Kök Jar. Geoglyphs and Saka graves. (Kite)surf – Iceskate – Roof of the World Regatta. Birdwatching. Markansu valley. Oshhona archaeological site. Border fence. …
Asia’s ‘dead’ lake where boats can’t float - BBC
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · Watch Live. Lake Karakul is almost a Central Asian version of the Middle East’s hyper-saline Dead Sea – although that hasn't stopped visitors from trying to sail here.
Karakul Lake | Xinjiang, China | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBExtraordinarily beautiful Karakul Lake sits below the soaring snowcapped peak of Muztagh Ata (7509m) and has a couple of small Kyrgyz settlements along its western shore. Famed for its perfect reflections of the surrounding mountains, it's a popular stop between Kashgar and Tashkurgan, though the overnight yurt and homestays of years past are ...
Lake Karakul - Central-asia.guide
WEBDec 25, 2022 · Lake karakul in Pamir. Karakul lake was formed when a giant meteorite struck Earth, possibly some 5 million years ago in the Eastern Pamir mountains. Its diameter is about 25 kilometers and it is a hyper saline lake with no rivers leaving the lake and only receives less than 3 cm precipitation per year. In Central Asia and the Turkic …
Karakul Lake Kashgar in Xinjiang: Facts & Photographing Tips
WEBKarakul Lake is located approximately 200km from Kashgar. At an altitude of 3,600m, it is the highest lake of the Pamir Plateau, near the junction of the Pamir Mountains, Tianshan and Kunlunshan mountain ranges. Karakul means "black lake" and it is indeed looks black when the sun is hidden by clouds. It's the highest lake in the world excluding ...
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