Lake Ailampa
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Ailampa is a group of lakes by a glacier at the head of the Jyrgalan valley. The lower lake lies at about 3,200 m, the upper one at about 3,550 m. A three-day loop of about 41 km leads there from the village.
- Issyk-Kul Region
- Lake
- July–August
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How to get there
Jyrgalan is about 60 km from Karakol: marshrutka No. 331 from Ak-Tilek Market, or a taxi. Departure times and fares differ from report to report — check in advance and arrive half an hour early, as seats fill up. There is no ATM in the village, so bring cash. Arrange a guide and pack horses in advance.
Prices and help
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
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