Location and altitude
Location: Higher part of the valley, closer to Padrud.
Altitude: around 1870 m.
The altitude is shown as approximate because small differences appear across guidebooks and travel sources.
Seven Lakes by lake • Khurdak
Fifth Lake of Seven Lakes: Khurdak
Khurdak is considered the smallest lake in the system, but on the real route it matters as the transition toward the higher and more famous upper lakes.
around 1870 m
Higher part of the valley, closer to Padrud
Haft Kul route
NameKhurdak
Order in cascade5 of 7
Altitudearound 1870 m
Key featurethe smallest lake in the cascade
Lake overview
Khurdak is smaller than its neighbors, but it helps mark the transition into the upper part of the cascade. It is a useful stop for understanding how the route changes before Marguzor.
Why this lake matters
Khurdak is smaller than its neighbors, but it helps mark the transition into the upper part of the cascade. It is a useful stop for understanding how the route changes before Marguzor.
From Khurdak the route continues to Marguzor, the largest lake in the entire system.
Travel tips
These tips help you understand this lake better and plan the full Haft Kul route with more confidence.
Practical advice
- It is better to present Khurdak as a meaningful part of the route rather than a minor stop.
- This is a good place to mention that the valley becomes higher and more open after this point.
- References to nearby Padrud help place the lake more clearly on the map.
How it fits the route
From Khurdak the route continues to Marguzor, the largest lake in the entire system.