Location and altitude
Location: Shing Valley, between the first and third lakes.
Altitude: around 1701 m.
The altitude is shown as approximate because small differences appear across guidebooks and travel sources.
Seven Lakes by lake • Soya
Second Lake of Seven Lakes: Soya
Soya feels cooler and deeper in color because the surrounding rock walls hold more shade and make the water look denser.
around 1701 m
Shing Valley, between the first and third lakes
Haft Kul route
NameSoya
Order in cascade2 of 7
Altitudearound 1701 m
Strong sidecontrast between water color and rock walls
Lake overview
The second lake often looks darker than the first because of terrain and shadow. That contrast helps visitors understand why all seven lakes feel like separate landscape scenes rather than repeated viewpoints.
Why this lake matters
The second lake often looks darker than the first because of terrain and shadow. That contrast helps visitors understand why all seven lakes feel like separate landscape scenes rather than repeated viewpoints.
After Soya the road continues to Hushyor. Together the first lakes show how quickly the water color, shade and shape of the valley can change.
Travel tips
These tips help you understand this lake better and plan the full Haft Kul route with more confidence.
Practical advice
- Compare the water color with Mijgon to see the contrast clearly.
- A few steps above the shore often give the better angle.
- When it is windy, shorter photo stops work better than one long stop.
How it fits the route
After Soya the road continues to Hushyor. Together the first lakes show how quickly the water color, shade and shape of the valley can change.