The Best day hike close to Karakol - Zhashyl Kol lake.
Beautiful lake close to Karakol
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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.
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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.
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Map of the best day hike close to Karakol - Zhashyl Kol lake.
If you are interested in a guided tour, we offer a full package tour to Zhashyl Kol Lake.
ZHashyl Kol lake day hike guided tour, Karakol gorge.
Including
Transport
English speaking guide
Price for 1 day. In Euro - €
1 person — 95 €
2 persons — 65 € per peson
3 persons — 60 € per person
4 persons — 60 € per person
5 persons — 60 € per person
6-14 person — 60 € per person
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