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Notable lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan

Shurkul

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Shurkul is a lake in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan.

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Shurkul: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Shurkul

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Shurkul — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.45324, 74.14263. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Shurkul

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shurkul

    • Karakul Lake · lake · Kizilsu · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Qarokul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~110 km · Must-see
    • Rangkul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~11 km
    • Bulungkol · lake · Kizilsu · ~96 km
    • Салангур · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~133 km
    • Kuli Kukjigit · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~140 km
    • Kuli Karadung · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~140 km
    • Sarez Lake · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~141 km
    • Sasiqkul · lake · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~149 km
    • Zarrinkul/Zorkul · lake · ~149 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Tajikistan

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shurkul full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shurkul yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Shurkul?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Shurkul?

    Nearby: Rangkul Valley Important Bird Area (sanctuary, 5 km), Ak-Baital (viewpoint, 64 km), Rangkul (lake, 11 km), Aghbai Budabel (viewpoint, 19 km), Old caravanserai (fort, 32 km), Murghab (attraction, 43 km).

    Is Shurkul worth visiting?

    Shurkul is listed as a notable lake in Tajikistan on Spotwander.