Tuz-Kol salt lake
Tuz-Kol salt lake is a salt lake amid dry hills. It is in Issyk-Kul Region.
- 1611 mElevation
- Issyk-Kul RegionRegion
- LakeType
- July–AugustSeasons
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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 Adam Harangozó, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified Spring
March–May- Marchat the destination +7° / +1°
- Aprilat the destination +11° / +6°
- Mayat the destination +15° / +10°
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Summer
June–August- Juneat the destination +18° / +13°
- Julyat the destination +21° / +16°
- Augustat the destination +20° / +15°
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Based on a photo by Adam Harangozó, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified Autumn
September–November- Septemberat the destination +17° / +12°
- Octoberat the destination +12° / +7°
- Novemberat the destination +7° / +2°
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Winter
December–February- Decemberat the destination +3° / −2°
- Januaryat the destination +2° / −3°
- Februaryat the destination +3° / −2°
Photo roll
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- 19.07.2018
- 27.08.2018
- 27.08.2018
- 27.08.2018
- 24.06.2012
Where it is
- Location
- Issyk-Kul Region
- From the base
- ≈50 km from Cholpon-Ata as the crow flies
- Elevation
- 1,610 m
- Coordinates
- 42.25° N, 76.75° E
Getting to the base
From Bokonbaevo, book a vehicle to Tuz-Kol with waiting and return in advance. Access is along a dirt road near Kyzyl-Tuu. From Balykchy, allow about 73 km, including roughly 10 km from the highway. Agree the drop-off point, road conditions and price before leaving.
