About Song Kol
Song Kol's high-altitude lake (3,016 metres) hosts a famous yurt festival each summer when thousands of nomadic families gather. The lake's clear waters reflect surrounding peaks; yurts dot the grasslands like white mushrooms. Trekking routes connect Song Kol to Issyk-Kul and other passes.
Country
Kyrgyzstan
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
KGS
Language
Kyrgyz, Russian, English
Things to do in Song Kol
Staying in traditional nomadic yurts and living with shepherding families
Horseback trekking across high-altitude passes to and from Song Kol
Attending the annual Song Kol yurt festival (August) with nomadic culture celebrations
Fishing for arctic char in the alpine lake during summer months
Photographing yurts, herds, and landscapes at golden hour light
Eating traditional Kyrgyz meat pies (manti) and airag (fermented mare's milk)
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