Ala Kul Lake, Issyk Kul Province, Kyrgyzstan
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Unforgettable trip to Ala-Kul
I visited the lake at the end of September. I was sure that the weather would be horrible. Fortunately, it was wonderful weather for such month! We started our riding from Altyn-Arashan to Ala-Kul lake. It takes about one day to get there. The last 30 min of our way was on foot. If you don't have time and equipments, better go from Altyn-Arashan to the lake. It was a challenge for me since I went with my sprained ankle. I was so eager to reach the lake even I forgot my pain in my foot. My wish for 2019 was done successfully! It was amazing view of the lake, seemed that it was glad to see us. I know that it will not be the last climb.
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, Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
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5Alex_Johnson_Bishkek 5:00 PM Nov 18, 2015
An amazing 3-4 day trek from Karakol! It's really a must see!
I have been to Ala Kul Lake many times and it's amazing! I have been trekking in the Swiss and French Alps for a few summers and I have never seen something like Ala Kul Lake. The views are really worth the trek up. Some people would say that it's not an easy tour. Some people take guides and some people go one there own. Make sure you have all the right gear you need before you go. Good tent, down sleeping bag even in summer, good trekking pools and full rain gear. You can rent all your gear at EcoTrek Trekking and Travel in the center of Karakol. The best time to see the lake is in the end of June to the end of September. The lake is 3500M The pass is 3850M In summer at night it easily becomes below 0 C This is the 3 day trek description from EcoTrek Trekking and Travel Day 1 Hire a vehicle to Karakol Leskhoz (Karakol National Park) ~20min (20km). The cost to enter the park is 250 SOM per person and 150 SOM per tent. The hike to Sirota EcoTrek’s campsite ~5-6 hours (22km). You will be walking alongside the river for ~3 hours (11km) and then cross a bridge with a cable and trek up the valley to the campsite. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2700m). Day 2 Leaving the campsite you will summit Alakul Lake (3600m) in ~2 hours and Alakul pass (3860m) ~2 hours. Then you will descend to Keldiki gorge where you will find the Altyn Arashan Yurt camp/Accommodation ~4-5 hours (15km). Be aware that the Alakul pass has loose rocks and can be dangerous. At Altyn Arashan Yurts/Accommodations and food can be provided (Elevation: 2500m). Day3 Leaving the campsite Altyn –Arashan you will hike down to Aksu Village ~3-4 hours (16km). Once you’re in Aksu hire a vehicle to Karakol ~30min (18km).
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5Gytis Bliu 5:00 PM Jul 9, 2021
Hard to get to, but worth it
The road towards it is pretty steep. The best view is not directly near the lake, but going to the hot springs from the lake, at the pass. The weather is changing pretty fast here though. So be prepared.
