Tour to Lake Ashikol in the Zhambyl Region -
Lake Ashikol is a saltwater, endorheic lake located in the Zhambyl Region, southern Kazakhstan, in the Talas District. Lake Ashikol is located 15 kilometers northwest of the village of Akkol.
The elevation of Lake Ashikol is 400 meters above sea level. The lake is not very large, measuring 6 kilometers long and 500 meters wide.
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Lake Tuzkol is located 5 kilometers from Lake Ashikol. You can visit both lakes in one day for an unforgettable trip to the Zhambyl Region. These two lakes also connect during heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Lake Ashikol freezes over in the winter and is fed by spring thaw and groundwater. Lake Aschikol becomes covered with salt crystals when it dries up.
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