Kashgar Trip 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.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Kashgar, China
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur, China
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Karakul Lake, Karakoram Highway ,foot of Mushitage Peak The new road to Karakul lake is compeleted and is now all paved., Kashgar 844000 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Silkroadtrips, Urumqi 830000 China
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