タジキスタンの湖と滝

Lakes and Waterfalls

Tajikistan's high-altitude terrain is home to diverse aquatic features, from the massive Qarokul impact crater lake in the Pamirs to the turquoise Iskandarkul in the Fann Mountains. This collection highlights significant natural and man-made sites, including the Nurek and Qayroqqum reservoirs, the 40-meter Iskander waterfall, and the sacred mineral springs of Chiluchorchashma. These locations showcase the country's glacial origins, volcanic history, and vital hydroelectric resources.

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Qarokul

Karakul or Qarokul is an endorheic lake, 25 km in diameter, located within a 52 km impact crater.

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Lake Yashilkul

Yashilkul is a freshwater lake in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, in southeast Tajikistan, about 130 kilometres east of the…

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Iskandarkul

Iskanderkul is a mountain lake of glacial origin in Tajikistan's Sughd Province.

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Lake Zorkul

Zorkul is a lake in the Pamir Mountains that runs along the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

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Alo (Bolshoi Allo)

A deep blue lake in the Fann Mountains formed by a massive rockfall in 1912. It is situated at an altitude of 3,150 meters.

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Iskander

A powerful 40-meter waterfall on the Iskandar Darya river, located just downstream from Lake Iskandarkul.

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Guzgarf

A 30-meter waterfall located in the Varzob Valley, accessible via a hiking trail from the village of Guzgarf.

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Chiluchorchashma

A sacred pilgrimage site near Shaartuz where 44 natural springs emerge from the desert. The site includes ancient trees and pools containing sacred fish.

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