Rangkul valley, Protected lakes in Murghob District, Tajikistan
The Rangkul valley contains two lakes at 3,600 meters altitude: Rangkul Lake spanning 8 square kilometers and Shorkul Lake covering 7 square kilometers.
The Rangkul and Shorkul Lakes received official recognition as a Ramsar wetland site in July 2001, marking their international importance for conservation.
Local inhabitants of the Murghob District maintain traditional practices of herding while adapting to the preservation requirements of this protected natural area.
Both lakes freeze during winter months and contain no fish populations, but support large communities of invertebrates including amphipods and beetles.
The valley forms an endorheic system where the two lakes connect through the Izyuk channel, creating a distinct ecosystem for high-altitude bird species.
Location: Murghob District
GPS coordinates: 38.50389,74.46139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:56
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