Muztagh Ata & The Karakul Lake

Lake

Karakul lake (Xinjiang)

Place type
Lake
Elevation
3660 m

Field notes

The field account

The Karakul lake (black lake) is situated 200 km from Kashgar in Xinjiang province. The lake is surrounded by the famous snow-covered peak "Muztag Ata" 7546 m. and other 7000's like the Kongur Tagh (7649 m.) and the Kongur Tiube (7530 m.). Start place for a 4 days trek routes to the Muztag Ata BC.

Map margin

Where it sits

Visual field notes

A closer look