Mutnye Lakes
Мутные озёра
A glacial lake at the foot of Chimtarga Peak, with milky-white water and moraine scenery; it serves as the trailhead camp for climbs.
Located about 3,500 m above Alauddin Lake, the lake takes its milky, murky color from glacial silt, and its Russian name means “the turbid lake.” A simple camp here is the starting point for crossing Chimtarga Pass (about 4,740 m) or climbing Chimtarga Peak, the highest point in the Fann Mountains. The hike from Alauddin Lake takes about 3 hours, with a steady gain in altitude. Watch for altitude sickness, sudden weather changes and falling rocks, and hiring a local guide is recommended.
Opening hours
Open in summer
Nearby sights
- Chimtarga Peak & Pass
- Alauddin Lakes
- Kulikalon Lakes
- Bolshoe Allo Lake
- Artuch Alpine Camp
- Rudaki Mausoleum
- Marguzor Seven Lakes (Haft Kul)
- Mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro