Trekking in Son-Kol
INFORMATION
🏞 Son-Kul Jailoo — Nomadic Life at 3,000 Meters
Son-Kul is one of the most scenic lakes in Kyrgyzstan, located at 3,016 m above sea level. Each summer, nomadic families bring their yurts, animals, and traditions here. Son-Kul Jailoo offers a unique chance to experience nomadic life, disconnect from modern life, and enjoy untouched nature.
📌 General Information:
- Location: Naryn Region, Kyrgyzstan
- Type: high-altitude lake and pasturelands (jailoo)
- Altitude: 3,016 m above sea level
- Accommodation: traditional yurts with overnight stays available
🏕 Things to See and Do:
🐎 Horse Riding
Ride along the lakeshore or explore scenic trails with a local guide.
🥾 Trekking
Various hiking routes from 1 to 3 days are available around the lake and into alpine valleys. Great for adventure lovers.
⛺ Staying in Yurts
Sleep in authentic yurts, taste local dishes (kurut, kumis, boorsok), and learn from the nomads.
📸 Sunsets and Stars
Son-Kul is famous for spectacular sunsets and crystal-clear night skies — perfect for photos and relaxation.
🌸 Nature and Peace
Hike through flower-covered pastures, watch grazing yaks, and enjoy the mountain silence.
🚐 Tourism:
Son-Kul is a key destination for eco-tourism, horseback adventures, and trekking tours. Most trips last 2–3 days with transportation, local guides, and activities included. Treks range from easy to moderate difficulty, ideal for immersing yourself in nomadic life.
Son-Kol on the map
Tour Program
- Itinerary: Bishkek – Burana – Shamshy gorge – Horse trek/Trekking – Song-Kul – Bishkek
- Duration: 9 days
- Best Season: Mid June – September
- Category: combined –horseback tour or trekking
- Level of Difficulty: Difficult
- Group Size: 2-12 pax
- Highlights: horse riding, yurt overnights, nomad’s culture, songkul valley, sook jailoo, saralasaz jailoo
- Requirements: weatherproof warm clothes, trekking boots, hat, sunglasses, sleeping bag, and sunscreen.
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