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The Best day hike close to Karakol - Zhashyl Kol lake.

Beautiful lake close to Karakol

Zhashyl Kol lake is located in 20 kilometers from Karakol town, on an elevation 3300 m above sea level. The path there, is easy to find. And if you arrange transport, you can go in a day. You can also go overnight in tents.

Elevation: +1300 m -1300 m

Distance: 17 km.

Level of difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 8-9 hours

Period: June — October

You need to prepare: lunch and water, walking poles.

Read here Food and water during the trek in Kyrgyzstan. The best time to go this hike is June — end of the September.

Also, the trail is not as rocky as in other hikes. So, you can go on this day hike with your usual running shoes. On the way back you will see a beautiful sunset on the shore of Issyk Kul. Also, you can download Maps.me offline map.