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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: valley and mountain lake

From the lower valley to the high mountain lake Besh-Tash

Place: Besh-Tash

  • ≈33 kmof map context sections
  • Drive and mountain walk
  • June–Augustseason
  • Besh-Tash park checkpoint
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In order

4 stages in a day

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  1. A clear stream breaks over grey stones beneath dense green trees on a mountain slope.03.07.2024

    Visit option1 / 4

    Paid valley entry

    by car

    A paid checkpoint is marked on the valley road. Confirm the current fee and vehicle rules before your trip.

    Next: Camp in the nature park →
  2. A white, rushing river flows through a green valley, with two pale yurts on the far bank.03.07.2024

    Visit option2 / 4

    Camp in the nature park

    on foot

    The two-day programme uses the first day to reach the nature park and set up a tent camp.

    Next: Out-and-back lake walk →
  3. A dark-blue mountain lake lies in a rocky basin between dry slopes and jagged peaks.21.09.2024

    Visit option3 / 4

    Out-and-back lake walk

    on foot

    The second day includes an out-and-back walk to the lake: 12 km on foot, from 2,675 to 3,000 m.

    Next: Besh-Tash river valley →
  4. A mountain river curves around driftwood beside a stony bank among green wooded slopes.03.07.2024

    Choosing a separate module4 / 4

    Besh-Tash river valley

    on foot

    The Besh-Tash river flows between stony banks and green slopes. A separate valley module shows this landscape; agree the walk location and safe access locally.

    Next: Besh-Tash: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Besh-Tash: four seasons

Season: June–August.

  1. Spring

    March–May
    • Marchout of season
    • Aprilout of season
    • Mayout of season

  2. Summer

    June–August
    • Juneseason
    • Julyseason
    • Augustseason

  3. Autumn

    September–November
    • Septemberout of season
    • Octoberout of season
    • Novemberout of season

  4. Winter

    December–February
    • Decemberout of season
    • Januaryout of season
    • Februaryout of season

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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Before you go

Getting there and what to know before you go

How to get there

  • Before your trip

    Besh-Tash valley checkpoint

    Agree the destination, entrance, transport, return route, parking and camp departure time with your guide before the walk.

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What to bring

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  • Fees, hours, transport and permits Administration or guide
  • Chosen trail opening and return transport Ask a local guide
  • Opening hours and admission fee
  • Vehicle rules
  • Permit for your chosen route
  • Where the road ends and how to continue
  • Arrangements at your chosen camp or overnight stop
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All photos

Besh-Tash in photos

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

Places on the route

Besh-Tash on the map

≈33 km of map context · 4 stages

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