KiteGlobeLake Karakul
Lake Karakul is a kiteboarding spot near Dushanbe in Tajikistan, with flat-water lake conditions, best ridden in September, October, November.
| Country | Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dushanbe |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 39.0386, 73.4705 |
About Lake Karakul
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Karakul?
The best time to kite Lake Karakul is September, October, November.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Karakul offers flat-water lake conditions (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Karakul?
Need to use a recognized tour guide company for to make this journey.
View Lake Karakul on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Lake Karakul?
1 kite school operate in Tajikistan. See kite schools in Tajikistan →
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.