Song-Kul
Alpine lake and summer yurt camps of shepherd families
About Song-Kul
Song-Kul is a high alpine lake at about 3,000 m surrounded by open pastures. Every summer, shepherd families move up with their herds and set up yurt camps along the shore — it is one of the best places in Kyrgyzstan to experience nomadic life firsthand.
Best timeJune–September
From Bishkek≈ 5–6 hours by car
ActivitiesHorse riding, 4x4
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Highlights
Getting There
Song-Kul is reached via Kochkor by 4x4 or on horseback, climbing over the Kalmak-Ashuu or Moldo-Ashuu passes onto the plateau.
• Private car/4x4 transfer from Bishkek (included in tours)
• Shared taxi to Kochkor from Bishkek, then 4x4 onward
• Horseback approach available from several trailheads
Tours in Song-Kul
