All Inclusive Private Karakul Lake Day Trip from Kashgar

Show all photos
10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We also pick you up from your centrally located Kashgar hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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 ticket included
  • Silkroadtrips (Pass by)

    tour operator

    Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by SilkRoadTrips

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability