A dark-blue mountain lake lies in a rocky basin between dry slopes and jagged peaks.
21/09/2024 · Out-and-back lake walk

Besh-Tash

Besh-Tash is a nature park with a river valley and a high-mountain lake. It is in Talas Region.

  • Not specifiedElevation
  • Talas RegionRegion
  • Nature parkType
  • June–AugustSeasons
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Seasons

Four seasons

Season: June–August.

  1. Spring

    March–May
    • March
    • April
    • May
  2. Summer

    June–August
    • June
    • July
    • August
  3. Autumn

    September–November
    • September
    • October
    • November
  4. Winter

    December–February
    • December
    • January
    • February

Seasons

For a walk to the high mountain lake: June–August. Check access and visiting conditions for other parts of the park for your date.

Photo roll

Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.

  1. 09.08.2007
  2. 03.07.2024
  3. 03.07.2024
  4. 03.07.2024
  5. 21.09.2024

Where it is

Location
Talas Region
From the base
≈21 km from Talas as the crow flies
Coordinates
42.34° N, 72.33° E
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Getting to the base

Talas is the base for access; the nearest part of the park is about 13 km from the town. For a taxi or booked vehicle, agree a drop-off at the Besh-Tash State Nature Park checkpoint and a return transfer; reaching the lake requires a separate route. The tourist office in Talas is at 76 Kasymova (Yuzhnaya) Street. Since July 2026, you can pay at the checkpoint by bank card, QR code or e-wallet; check opening hours and the current fee before your trip.

Map

Besh-Tash

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