Sasyk Kel lake on Alichur plateau in Pamir range

Lake

Sasyk-Kel lake

Place type
Lake
Elevation
3820 m

Field notes

The field account

Located on the plateau of Alichur, this lake is salty. It is 4 km long and 2 km wide. It is fed by the Tamdy River, but the lake is endorheic. It is located 6km southwest of the village of Alichur.

Map margin

Where it sits

Visual field notes

A closer look