Hiking (mountain hike) to Lake Akkol -
Photo tour to Akkol Lake in the mountains of Almaty -
Akkol or White Lake is a picturesque moraine lake located at an altitude of 3100 meters above sea level and is part of the Ile Alatau Park and the Almaty Nature Reserve. There is a mountain path to the lake, along which you can walk to the lake and take beautiful photos here, if desired, you can swim in the lake. Be careful, the water in the lake is very cold, usually it is done by people who are physically prepared.
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How to get there and visit -
The lake is located in the upper reaches of the Issyk Mountain Gorge, Almaty region, Ile-Alatau Nature Reserve. To walk to the lake, be sure to use the services of mountain guides who know the area well. We do not recommend traveling alone through the mountains of Almaty, in order to avoid emergencies.
GPS coordinates: 43°07'37"N 77°29'08"E
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Tourist Information
There is a mountain route to Talgar Peak through the lake, so if you suddenly decide to climb Talgar Peak, then you will definitely see this lake. The trip to the lake will take you one day, you need to leave early in the morning to climb to the lake before lunch, and after lunch descend into the valley. To travel through the mountains, you must have special equipment and have experience in mountain travel.
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