Sary-Chelek
Good to know
- Best time to go
- June to October
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- not-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
Sary-Chelek is the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve in western Kyrgyzstan, a deep glacial lake at roughly 1870 metres encircled by dense walnut and fruit forests whose autumn colours are among the most vibrant in Central Asia. The surrounding reserve also contains several smaller lakes and significant populations of wild bear, lynx, and ibex. The lake is accessible via a rough road from the town of Arkit, and the remote location keeps visitor numbers low.
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