The lake is located along the Karakoram Highway at 3600 m and is the second highest lake in the world, in its waters are reflected the peaks of Mutzagata (7,546 m) and the chain of Kongur. It 'a salt lake of tectonic origin with an area of 380 km2 and a maximum depth of 242 m. © Tina Ponzellini - See the Silk Road map with a complete picture set.

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