Karakul (Black Lake) is a 52 km circumference lake in the Pamir Mountains. It lies within the Tajik National Park at an altitude of 3,960 m above mean sea level. A peninsula projecting from the south shore and an island off the north shore divides the lake into two basins: a smaller, relatively shallow eastern one, between 13 to 19 m deep, and a larger western one, 221 to 230 m deep. Lake Karakul is frozen for most of the year and only kiteable September to November. Lots of space around the lake. 18-20 kts during usable months as an average. Thick wetsuit or dry suit needed always. Water: Flat. Features: Rooms, Food. Rider ability: Expert.
8 kn
SW · gusts 19 kn
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Updated 07/10/2026, 02:19:45
Data: Open-Meteo
A peninsula projecting from the south shore and an island off the north shore divides the lake into two basins: a smaller, relatively shallow eastern one, between 13 to 19 m deep, and a larger western one, 221 to 230 m deep.
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