Kolsai Lake, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
5.0 (271 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Saty Bodies of Water
Memorable forever.
About 300 km away by road from Almaty, this is the most magnificent lake to visit by all travelers to this beautiful country. I left early in the morning in a tourist bus with a load of Russian tourists, friendly and noisy. The enchanting views of snow clad mountains all along, wide landscape makes the journey less tiresome. Located at 3000 mt high, this lake, most beautiful offers a boat ride, walking through the meadows and a small restaurant nearby. As I travelled during the third week of October, the winter began to show it's ferocity. It's windy and cold, therefore one should wear layers of woollen clothes, sturdy shoes and cover the head. There are charges to be paid for the boat ride. I was told there is a camping facility for those who intend to stay overnight. I cherish those memorable moments forever as the moving clouds, distant valleys, snow clad peaks, thick forest around leave beautiful impressions forever.
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, Saty, Kazakhstan.
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5.0 based on (271 reviews)
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5VinnieLondon 5:00 PM Jun 16, 2022
Stunning mountain setting
Around 3-3.5 hours drive from Almaty through some stunning landscapes. This is a forested mountainous area with 3 lakes comprising the set of Kolsai lakes. There is a large car park at the top of the first (lower) lake which effectively is the end of the road. There are food places and some great panoramic view points here. It’s a fairly steep walk down via initially a road then steps then trail to the lake (quite arduous coming back up). There are vans and horses for hire that can take you up and down.There are lots of boats for hire on the lake. The setting is really stunning with great photo opportunities. The second lake is a further 8km via a mountainside trail and the top lake a further 4km so the three combined are really a full day trek (there are no real facilities at the second and third lake but up can camp). At the car park there are lots of Yurts and cabins for hire to make an overnight stay comfortable to enjoy the fantastic clean and clear mountain air. Well worth a day or better still, overnight trip out from Almaty.
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5Justin C 5:00 PM Mar 22, 2022
3 days tour with Pegas Adventure
It was wonderful tour in my life. We were on a beautiful lake (even despite the fact that it was under the snow), around the most beautiful Tien Shan firs, clean air, horses, a mountain river, drank tea with a local forester. It was very cool and unusual! And most importantly, we were the only ones there!! And it’s just awesome! The guide gives all the best, tries very hard. Thank you very much for your kind approach! It’s very nice when they try so hard for you!! Last day back to Almaty we have seen Charyn Canyon. And the most cosmic – it was under the stars all alone to get out of the canyon! This blocked all other emotions, although there were enough of them:) Totally everything organised very well. I want to come back again with my friends . Thank you “Pegas Adventure” team and see you in summer!!!
