Journey · 1 day
Bishkek - Batay Aral (Song Kul)
Heading to Song Kul's lake
BishkekBatay Aral (Song Kul)
- Drive
- 280 km6 hr
- Season
- May – October
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Journey route
The route
- 01OriginBishkek
- 02DestinationBatay Aral (Song Kul)
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About this Journey
Meeting with our guide. Transfer to Kochkor (3h). Visit of the handycraft centers and women's cooperatives "Kyal" where we will have a lunch in a yurt. The rest of the trip is coordinated by eco-tourism association "Shepherd's Life". Transfer to the Lake Song Kul by the pass of Kalmak Ashuu (2h; 3480m). The lake is situated at 3016m. The night in a traditional yurt of a charming nomadic family. Discover the Kyrgyz nomadic life and culture.
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