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Karakul Lake, meaning Black Lake in Uyghur, is situated on the Pamir Plateau beside the Friendship Highway from Kashgar to Islamabad. This day trip will let you view the imposing the snow-covered mountains and the stunning high mountain lake. Note: Now it is required to apply the permit to visit the lake due to its location near the border, the files include your passport & visa copy, address etc. Please book this tour at least 7 days before your travel date and pass to us above required files.
At 9:30 am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your hotel in Kashgar and take a private vehicle from Kashgar to Karakul Lake that is 190 km away.
While driving on the renowned Friendship Highway from Kashgar to Islamabad, you will view the Uyghur villages, Kirghiz yurts, impressive mountains on the Pamir Plateau. Moreover, this is part of the ancient Silk Road. Firstly, you will stop at Upa Uyghur village to buy some fruits, or Nang bread, then you will view the Red Hill, and stop for lunch beside the stunning White Sand Lake.
Upon arrival Karakul Lake, which covers an area of 6.2 square miles (10 square kilometers) with altitude of 11,811 feet (3,600 meters), you will walk along the lake to view the famous lake constructed a wonderful picture with Muztagata Summit that means Ice-mountain-father in Uyghur, 7509 meters. The famous Swedish explorer and geographer Sven Hedin recorded this Summit in 1894. Lunch is included and served at local restaurant.
Afterwards you will be transferred back your hotel in Kashgar where the trip concludes.
Entrance fees
Lunch
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Please bring your passport
Pick up: 9:30am
Pick up location: Centrally located Kashgar hotels
Duration: Approx. 10 hours
