March to the amazing lake
The trek to Lake Köl Ükök is one of the most picturesque in Kyrgyzstan. From the semi-desert area around the regional town of Kočkor, you can reach a beautiful lake surrounded by flowering pastures full of horses and sheep and glaciated 4,000-meter mountains within a few hours of climbing. In addition, from the lake you can take a number of star trips to unnamed hills or to another beautiful lake Köl Tör.
1 day
Ascent to Lake Köl Ükök
The first day of the march is the most demanding. A long ascent awaits you through an arid, almost semi-desert landscape without shade. In addition, you will have to cross the wild river Terc. However, the final view of Lake Köl Ükök will be a great reward.
Ascent to Lake Köl Ükök I.
Arid valley to the ford
The long march from dusty Kočkor to a completely different, more beautiful world around Lake Köl Ükök is… continue reading
Ascent to Lake Köl Ükök II.
Across meadows and moraine to the lake
The second stage of the ascent to the enchanting Lake Köl Ükök already leads through a significantly greener… continue reading
Day 2
Hiking at Lake Köl Ükök
The next day, just enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Köl Ükök or head to Lake Köl Tör even higher.
Hike along Lake Köl Ükök
Kyrgyz romance
After overcoming a long journey, mostly through an arid valley, from Kočkor to the moraine of Lake Köl Ükök,… continue reading
View of Köl Ükök
View of a beautiful lake
From the southern shore of Lake Köl Ükök, it is not a problem to climb directly up the slope to panoramic… continue reading
Hike to Lake Köl Tör
A trip to a small glacial arena
If you want to take trips from the beautiful and large Köl Ükök Lake further into the depths of this 4,000… continue reading
Day 3
Return to Kočkor
On the third day, you can treat yourself to a short walk to one of the other viewpoints and then head back to Kočkor, either along the same road or through another valley leading to Kara-Suu. If you don't have much time, you can catch the whole trek in two days. Alternatively, you can take a trip to the lunar landscape of an arid ridge near the village of Isikayev, located near the starting point of the trek.
Hike to the moon ridge near Kočkor
Nice walk from Kočkor
Although the town of Kočkor is not very interesting in itself and most travelers come here mainly because it… continue reading
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