Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Contained in place
Type
-- Lake Body of Water
Geolocation
POINT (78.53610992 42.31705094)
Description
Ala Kul lake (or Ala Koel in Kyrgyz) is located in the upper part of the river Kurgaktor at an altitude of 3523 meters. The lake is 70 meters deep. Its origin is glacial and some glaciers are still visible, especially in the north of the lake. There is no island and the name in Kyrgyz means "colorfull". The lake can be reach by foot only in one day, from Altyn Arashan refuge or from Karakol valley.
Image
Height
1693
Width
2600
Region
Elevation
3523 m
Place Type