Son-Kul is one of the most famous alpine lakes and mountain meadows in Kyrgyzstan. At an altitude of 3016 m (9895 feet) above sea level, Son-Kul is a startlingly blue lake surrounded by wide, fertile meadows that have long been used by nomadic herders for their animals. Son-Kul is only accessible in the summer (from roughly June to early September), since snow and ice block the road for the rest of the year. There are a number of yurt camps where visitors can stay for a taste of traditional nomadic culture, and the surrounding mountains are great for horseback rides or treks. Located roughly 100 km (60 miles) from Kochkor and 300 km (190 miles) from Bishkek, the road to Son-Kul takes roughly 6-7 hours, and though much of it is paved, some parts are gravel.
Itinerary
Transfer to Kyzart village where you will start your horse riding tour which takes 2hour drive, until your horse man
prepares your horses to ride you will enjoy with the view to mountains and shepherd’s life there. After 10-15minute
introduction with riding horse you will go on your trip to Song-Kul lake 1st night stay before the lake Song-Kul in
Kilemche pasture, night and dinner in a yurt camp. 5-6hour ride
Meals: L, D
Accommodation: yurt camp
Next day after breakfast go on your trip to Song-Kul lake. On the way to the lake you will pass the Jalgyz Karagai
pass (3400m) on the top of that pass you will enjoy with another view to the lake Song-Kul. Down there you will
stop for the lunch, after lunch you will reach the place Tuz Ashuu valley stay in a nomad’s yurt camp. 5 hour ride
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: yurt camp
Next day you will enjoy with walking and taking pictures of that beautiful, incredible lake Song-Kul, go on your
trip by the seashore to Ouzbek pass stay in a yurt camp. 4-5hour ride
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: yurt camp
After breakfast we will leave the Song-Kul lake with passing Ozubek pass (3200m) to Kyzart village. 5 hour ride
Meals: B, L
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