Kolsay lakes and Canyons

Kolsay lakes

One of the most beautiful places in the Kazakh nature, the lake is called the pearl of the Northern Tien Shan. Three high-mountainous lakes which is often called the pearl of the Northern Tien Shan with a cool, pine-covered slopes are located in spurs of Kungei-Alatau. These unique lakes which is conventionally called Kolsay-1, Kolsai-2 and Kolsai-3, located respectively at an altitude of 1700, 2252 and 2650 meters above sea level.

Impressive and the depth of the lake: the deepest place on first lake is 80 m, the second – about 50 m.The lake was formed as a result of landslides on the bottom of the gorge, where the rapid mountain river stalled its run have suddenly arisen in her way of dams. Water in all the lakes dark. The lake is flowing, interconnected river Kolsai. Trout found in the lakes in abundance, except the third, the cold lake. The warm season lasts from April until the end of September. Kolsay is a great place for camping, Hiking, traveling on horseback and mountain bikes. From the pass Sary-Bulak (3278м) offers views of the blue Issyk-Kul.The one who is ever lucky enough to visit these places, will never forget their splendor, peace and tranquility around. When the water surface is absolutely calm, it reflects the sky and a bewitching panorama of a mountain landscape.Tour as you can take a mountain bike or a jeep as the roads of this area are not perfect.

Tour description

On arrival in the village Satty, which is located in half an hour to the lake Kolsay, you will be offered a lunch stop in a local guest house. Typically, this one day tour is most commonly associated with a visit to the nearby beautiful lakes Kolsai 1 and Kaindy. And finaly visiting greate Charyn canyon.

The tour program can be changed depending on the wishes of the client.