Private Tour

All Inclusive Private Karakul Lake Day Trip from Kashgar

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Private tour

Lunch

Transport by private vehicle

Drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Karakul Lake Tours

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Admission Not Applicable