Song-Köl is an alpine lake at 3,016 metres, ringed by summer pasture where herding families set up yurts from June to September. There are no permanent settlements, and the experience is staying in a yurt camp with the families who work the pasture. The approach roads over the passes close with the first heavy snow.
Related activities
Yurt stay with a herding family
Overnight in a working summer camp with shared meals.
Horse riding on the jailoo
Guided ride across the high pasture around the lake.
How to get to Song-Köl
Song-Köl sits in Kyrgyzstan. It pairs well with Dungan Mosque, Altyn Arashan, Issyk-Kul, so you can group them on the same day.
Tickets and time needed
The source we checked states that entry to Song-Köl is free.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Yurt stay with a herding family, Horse riding on the jailoo.
Song-Köl FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Song-Köl?
The source we checked states that entry to Song-Köl is free.
Where is Song-Köl?
Song-Köl is in Kyrgyzstan.
What is near Song-Köl?
Nearby places include Dungan Mosque, Altyn Arashan, Issyk-Kul, Skazka Canyon.
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