some horses in the middle of green meadows nearly the shore of the Song Kul lake at 3000 m. alt.

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Bishkek - Kumdu Suu (Song Kul)

Drive to Song Kul's lake

BishkekKumdu Suu (Song Kul)
Drive
300 km5 hr
Walk
2 hr
Season
May – October
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Elevation loss
400 m

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    OriginBishkek
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About this Journey

In the morning, visit of the ancient Balasagun city with the minaret of Burana, then we will stop at Kochkor to visit the handicraft museum where you can see how it's done Kyrgyz carpet then take the opportunity to replenish supplies before heading to Lake Song Kul (3016m alt..). We drive to the pass Kalmak Achu (3440m) and we walk down (1-4h according to your wish) to the valley of "Green Springs" (Koek Bulak) before reaching the plateau where you will spend the night in a yurt. (Kumdu Suu).

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