Kyrgyzstan

Trek to Lake Köl Ükök

March to the amazing lake

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Trek to Lake Köl Ükök
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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.

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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.

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Ascent to Lake Köl Ükök I.

Arid valley to the ford

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| Altitude: 2 650 m / 8 694 ft

The long march from dusty Kočkor to a completely different, more beautiful world around Lake Köl Ükök is… continue reading

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Ascent to Lake Köl Ükök II.

Across meadows and moraine to the lake

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| Altitude: 3 110 m / 10 203 ft

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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.

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Hike along Lake Köl Ükök

Kyrgyz romance

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| Altitude: 3 050 m / 10 007 ft

After overcoming a long journey, mostly through an arid valley, from Kočkor to the moraine of Lake Köl Ükök,… continue reading

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View of Köl Ükök

View of a beautiful lake

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| Altitude: 3 260 m / 10 696 ft

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Hike to Lake Köl Tör

A trip to a small glacial arena

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| Altitude: 3 500 m / 11 483 ft

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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.

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Hike to the moon ridge near Kočkor

Nice walk from Kočkor

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| Altitude: 2 004 m / 6 575 ft

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