Song Kul is an alpine high altitude lake located in nothern Naryn state, Kyrgyzstan, standing at almost the forbidden center of the country. It lies at an altitude of 3016 meters (9900 ft) high and has an area of about 270 square km (168 square miles).
The area is prohibited during late fall(October) until late spring (May) and safely accessible only from early June until the end of September.
Bishkek-Song kul-Tash Rabat Package Trip
<h3>Song Kul Lake</h3>
ong kul lake is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes to visit in Kyrgyzstan. Almost every guide book describes Song kul lake as a tourist highlight and a must visit on any <a href="https://www.backpackadventures.org/kyrgyzstan-itinerary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Kyrgyzstan itinerary (opent in een nieuwe tab)">Kyrgyzstan itinerary</a>. Its the perfect Kyrgyz picture of mountains, yurts and horses and the perfect place to experience the life and culture of the Kyrgyz nomads.
<h3>Foothills of Naryn-Too</h3>
Nestled into the foothills of Naryn-Too, Naryn city is home to around 40,000 people, as well as museums, institutes, and several administrative buildings. The city was once a small fortification on a trade route running from Kashgar to Central Asia, and it didn’t actually become a city until the 19th century. Being just slightly over 100 miles from the Chinese border, Naryn is an important trade center and a free economic zone.
<h3>At-Bash Valleys</h3>
The surrounding At-Bashy mountain range stretches for around 100 miles, with peaks over 15,000 feet. At-Bashy village, on the northern side of the range, has a population of 10,000 people, not far from which lie verdant pine forests and mineral springs. Due to the spectacular surrounding scenery, At-Bashy is a fantastic place to spend the night, especially for guests either en-route to the nearby Chinese border, or to use as a base for day-trips to Koshoy Korgon and Tash Rabat.
