lake Kol-Tor, impressive and scenic

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Mountain lake Kol-Tor is located 86 km from the city of Bishkek on the northern slopes of the Kyrgyz ridge, in Kyrgyzstan.

Mountain lake Kol-Tor is located 86 km from the city of Bishkek on the northern slopes of the Kyrgyz ridge, in Kyrgyzstan.

The Kel-Tor located in Kegety gorge at an altitude of 2700 meters. Most of the year the lake is frozen, and in summer the water does not warm up more than 5 degrees Celsius, so it is unsuitable for swimming.
Kel-Tor is notable for the stunning turquoise color of the water,  a particularly beautiful combination of colors can be found there in the summer.
Kol Tor Lake Hike , is one of the most popular weekend treks for tourists and residents of Bishkek, The walking route to the lake is about 8 kilometers one way and consists medium-level difficulty hike, The journey will take 3-5 hours.

Access : Coordinates: 42.53095,75.15037

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