Journey · 1 day
Saty - Kolsay lakes
The pearl of Tien Shan - the Kolsay lakes
- Drive
- 14 km30 min
- Walk
- 10 km3 hr
- Season
- Summer
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Elevation gain
- 440 m
- Elevation loss
- 15 m
Journey route
The route
- 01OriginSaty
- 02DestinationKolsay lakes
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About this Journey
The Kolsay Lakes are a group of three high-altitude lakes. They are also known as "the pearl of the northern Tian Shan". They are surrounded by the pine forests of the Tian Shan. The lakes are up to 50 metres deep.
After breakfast, we drive to the first lake at an altitude of 1818 meters. It takes just 30 minutes by car to get there. The lake is easily accessible, and offers the possibility of a boat ride or horseback riding. We enjoy a pleasant picnic by the lake.
Once we've had our fill, we continue our day by climbing to the second lake, which lies at an altitude of 2252 metres. This part of the journey takes around 3 hours. The second lake is the largest and most picturesque of the three. Its natural beauty is breathtaking. For dinner, we'll prepare a tasty barbecue and spend the night in a tent, immersed in this magnificent natural setting.
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