Issyk-Kul Lake

★ 4.5🇰🇬 BishkekSuggested visit Full day

Natural SceneryAdventure Travel

The world's second-largest alpine lake, a sapphire basin ringed by snow peaks.

Overview

At 1,607 metres Issyk-Kul is a salty lake that never freezes. The northern shore at Cholpon-Ata offers beaches and petroglyph gorges, while the south keeps wild valleys and nomad yurt camps.

Highlights

•An alpine lake that never freezes
•Open-air petroglyph garden at Cholpon-Ata

Practical tips

•Book north-shore lodges early for summer
•Use local herder guides for rides and treks

Practical information

Best time: Jun-Sep

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