Trail of the six lakes of Sary-Chelek

Trail description

A loop route through the small lakes of the Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve: Tuyuk-Köl, Iiri-Köl, Aram-Köl, Chacha-Köl, and Kyyla-Köl, with part of the path passing through a forest. The 9 km loop with an elevation gain of approximately 400 m takes 3-4 hours; there is a shady resting spot and a spring near Iiri-Köl. Best visited in summer. To reach the reserve, travel via the village of Arkyt, where the entrance fee is paid at the checkpoint, then take a taxi for about 12 km to the parking area by Lake Sary-Chelek.

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