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Overview
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 in China etc. Please book this tour at least 7 days before your travel date and pass to us above required files.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Karakul Lake Tours
2h · Admission ticket included
At 9:30 am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your hotel in Kashgar and take a private vehicle from Kashar to Karakul Lake that is 190 km away.
While driving on the Friend ship 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. 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.
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Pickup details
We also pick you up from your centrally located Kashgar hotel.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
