Yashilkul Lake, Tajikistan

Yashilkul Lake, located in Southern Pamir, is one of the most striking natural sights in Tajikistan. The height of the lake above sea level is 3 734 meters, and its mirror surface is 36 q. Km The depth of the lake is also quite impressive and reaches 50 meters. The ancient rock inscriptions were discovered during the research of the territory adjacent to the lake. They have a thrown on the history of sea formation. According to the main version, it was formed in the 13th century.

Because of the strong landslide, Alichur Bergfluss was sealed off. Gradually, the lake has become quite large because of the active glacier melting. The glaciers have been feeding the lake for more than seven centuries. From Yashilkul comes the great Gunt River. Literally 'Yashilkul' can be translated from Tadshikisch as 'the green lake', which completely reflects the main characteristics of the water basin. The water in the lake is emerald green.

Another special feature of the water basin is the low water temperature, even in summer it is not more than 14 degrees. The tourists, who want to warm up in the mountains, can visit the hot Issyk-Bulak springs near the lake. Since the ancient times, the locals keep this source for sacred and have built the special water basin next door. Some sound structures have been preserved until our days. The local inhabitants behave very respectfully towards the lake and believe that the mythical animal Tyuya-Su ('the water camel) lives in it. Next - Tian Chi