Hiking to lake Kol-Tor

One day trip. After arriving at the guest house in the Kol-Tor Gorge, we will start hiking to the lake, first along the road and then along the well-marked path through the fir forest. In some places it will cross not difficult streams. Then the ascent will become steeper. We have three steep parts. The last one is onto the lake moraine. Interestingly, the drainage of water from Kel-Tor Lake occurs directly through the moraine, bursting out at the foot. Finally, we will reach its top. In good weather we will see a magnificent panorama of the lake, like a precious stone in the rim of the mountains.

Three kilometers above the lake are moraines and large Kol-Tor and Anastasia glaciers, clearly visible from the lake. You can get into the neighboring Tuyuk-Shamsinskiy and Kegety gorges over the passes located there. You can walk around the lake, taking beautiful pictures. Today we have overcome almost one kilometer of the drop. So, we will have a good rest, eat and move down.


Program:

8:00 Departure from Bishkek.

9:30 Arrival at the place.

9:45 Start of hiking.

13:45-14:00 Arrival to the lake.

14:00-15:00 Picnic, walking along the lake.

17:00-18:00 Descent to the vehicle. Departure.


In case of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the time spent on the route can be reduced.