Chapdara lakes

Lake Chapdara, also known locally as Kuli Chapdara, is the largest of the Alaudin Lakes, with a diameter ranging from 300 to 400 meters. It is part of a system of three main lakes and several smaller ones, all connected by underground streams and mountain runoff.

The lake is situated in the upper part of the Pasrud Valley, in a section known as the Chapdara Valley, located in the Ayni district of northwestern Tajikistan, within the Gissar range of the Fann Mountains. It lies at the foot of Chapdara Peak, which rises to 5,049 meters.

Nearby is the Alaudin Pass, which links the Chapdara Valley with the Kulikalon Lakes to the west. Close to the lake, the "Vertical" mountain base camp (alplager) offers basic facilities, allowing visitors to pitch a tent or rent a simple refuge—making it a convenient base for trekking and exploring the surrounding high-altitude landscapes.