Arabel Plateau
Arabel Plateau is a high plateau with lakes and surrounding mountains. It is in Issyk-Kul Region.
- Not specifiedElevation
- Issyk-Kul RegionRegion
- PlateauType
- July–AugustSeasons
Seasons
Four seasons
Season: July–August. Monthly temperatures at the destination are averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.
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Based on a photo by Coopypasted, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified Spring
March–May- Marchat the destination −6° / −16°
- Aprilat the destination −1° / −10°
- Mayat the destination +3° / −6°
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Summer
June–August- Juneat the destination +8° / −1°
- Julyat the destination +11° / +2°
- Augustat the destination +10° / +1°
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Autumn
September–November- Septemberat the destination +6° / −3°
- Octoberat the destination −2° / −11°
- Novemberat the destination −8° / −17°
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Winter
December–February- Decemberat the destination −12° / −21°
- Januaryat the destination −13° / −23°
- Februaryat the destination −11° / −21°
Seasons
The warm season is July–August; June and September depend on snow. Check pass access and whether the trip is possible for your date.
Photo roll
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- 01.09.2019
- 01.09.2019
Where it is
- Location
- Issyk-Kul Region
- From the base
- ≈86 km from Karakol as the crow flies
- Elevation
- 3,780 m
- Coordinates
- 41.84° N, 77.82° E
Getting to the base
Access is by 4WD through Barskoon Gorge. From Barskoon village to the plateau takes about 2 h; agree the lake and drop-off point with the driver. A full day by car from Karakol covers about 330 km and 7–9 h of driving in total. Guide prices as of 11 October 2026: €290 per vehicle for up to 3 passengers or €390 for up to 5, including a driver-guide and water; lunch and insurance cost extra.
