Karakul Lake, Karakoram

Journey · 1 day

Sary-Tash - Karakul lake (GBAO)

Road from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan by the M41 road

Sary-TashKarakul lake (GBAO)
Drive
90 km4 hr
Season
Year-Round
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Elevation gain
2854 m
Elevation loss
1902 m

Journey route

The route

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    OriginSary-Tash
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Journey notes

About this Journey

In the morning, we left the wide valley of Kyzyl Suu river, and cross the border pass of Kyzyl Art 4280 m. altitude, surrounded by numerous snowy peaks. Then the road goes down to the endorheic pool of the wide Kara-Kul lake (380 km2). Lunch and installation in a shepherd's homestay.  Afternoon, opportunity to walk around the village and on the shore of the lake. Dinner and overnight in shepherd's homestay.

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