Song-Kol lake tour. 2 days. Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan

Son-Kul is a mountain lake in the central Tian Shan, virtually in the center of Kyrgyzstan. The name translated from Kyrgyz as – the last lake. Son Kul lies at an altitude of 3016m above sea level. Son Kul is Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest lake. The average temperature is only -3,5C. in summer +11C. In the summer Son Kul is still relatively chilly because of the high altitude, with temperatures averaging only 11C and dipping below freezing at night. there is no electricity and running water up at the jailoo, this makes Son-Kul a prime destination for those wanting to live like a nomad for a couple of days. Yurts are filled with thick mattresses and blankets, and there are outdoor toilets not far from yurt camps.there are yurt camps that are specifically organized for visitors and there are also the yurts of local shepherds who live at Son Kul.

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