Putorana’s longest lake (~90–125 km) on the south-west margin — Kureika River.

Region: Krasnoyarsk KraiCoordinates: 68°12′N 92°46′E

Lake Dyupkun

Lake Dyupkun is a 199 km² through-flow tectonic sheet on Putorana’s south-west margin at 68°12′28″N 92°46′14″E. Length 90–125 km by source, ~2.5 km wide at 109 m; Kureika River runs through. Eastern section holds waterfalls including Talnikovy on the south shore. On the Evenkiysky–Taimyr Dolgano-Nenets border; expedition access only. Snow and rain fed; no signal on most shores. Plateau “inland sea”, not a day trip from Krasnoyarsk. Routes via reserve and operators; do not walk ice without local knowledge of cracks and Kureika currents.

How to get there

Putorana Plateau south-west. Base Tura or charter; then operator programme.

Best season

July–August on organised expedition

Travel tips & stories

  • Up to 125 km long — do not try to “circle” in one day.

  • Talnikovy waterfall — south shore; separate route.

  • Kureika current is strong — boats need experience.

  • Reserve — permit and route log.

  • Satellite comms — only link on most of the lake.

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