Kölsay Lakes National Park (Көлсай көлдері ұлттық паркі)

Kölsay Lakes National Park, or Kölsai kölderı ūlttyq parkı, encompasses the 3 Kölsay Lakes. The lakes sit at an altitude of 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in the lush foothills of the Küngey Alatau. The greenish colored lakes lie along the Kölsay River and are great for trout fishing.

The surrounding forests provide excellent hiking ground. The best months to visit the region are between June and August, but the weather can always change completely without any warning.

Two day treks to the Kyrgyzstan village of Balbay not far from Lake Ysyk-Köl can be made via the scenic 3,200 m (10,500 ft) Sary-Bulak pass. It is possible to do this on horseback as well, in which case it will take just a day.

The beautiful Lake Kaindy is also included in the Kölsay Lakes National Park.

You can get to the Kölsay Lakes by helicopter from Almaty, but it is also possible to drive to the town of Saty and continue on horseback or on foot. Accommodation is available in Saty.

The park sits on the north slope of the Tian Shan Mountains is some 120 km (75 mi) southeast of Almaty.

Hotels in Kölsay Lakes National Park

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