Three Alpine Lakes
Discover Emerald Lake, Tulpar-Kul and Kolduk-Kul along one route.
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3 Days · Adventure · Southern Kyrgyzstan
The Lakes of the Pamir-Alay
Three alpine lakes, mountain trails and two nights in a traditional yurt camp — a three-day journey from Osh.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Season
- Late May – October 1
- Group Size
- 2–10 people
- Start / Finish
- Osh / Osh
- Accommodation
- Yurt camp
- Guide Languages
- English, German, Russian
Journey Overview
Three Lakes, One Mountain Journey
Travel from Osh into the mountains of southern Kyrgyzstan, combining the Pamir Highway with hikes to alpine lakes and a visit to the Kurmanjan Datka Museum in Gulcha.
Explore Emerald Lake, trek through Achik-Tash towards Wild Onion Meadow, and spend two nights at a yurt camp by Tulpar-Kul. A visit to Kolduk-Kul, the Lake of Love, completes the journey before returning to Osh.
Journey Highlights
What Makes This Journey Special
The Pamir Highway
Travel through changing mountain scenery across Taldyk Pass.
Yurt Camp Nights
Spend two nights at a traditional yurt camp by Tulpar-Kul.
History of the Alay
Visit the Kurmanjan Datka Museum in Gulcha.
Beneath Lenin Peak
Trek through Achik-Tash towards Wild Onion Meadow.
Your Route
Follow the Journey
Follow the journey from Osh to the lakes and high-altitude landscapes of the Pamir-Alay, returning via Kolduk-Kul.
Route at a Glance
Osh
Departure through Chyyrychyk Pass and Gulcha.
Emerald Lake
A return hike from the high pastures.
Tulpar-Kul Lake
Two nights at a traditional yurt camp.
Achik-Tash & Lukovaya Polyana
A day trek before returning to Tulpar-Kul.
Kolduk-Kul Lake
Visit the Lake of Love on the return journey.
Osh
Return on the evening of Day 3.
Day by Day
Your Journey, Step by Step
Explore the route day by day, with a closer look at the experiences, overnight stays and rhythm of your journey.
Day01Osh → Emerald Lake → Tulpar-Kul
Into the Mountains
Leave Osh in the early morning, stopping at Chyyrychyk Pass before visiting the Kurmanjan Datka Museum in Gulcha. Continue to the high pastures for a hike to Emerald Lake.
After lunch, follow the Pamir Highway across Taldyk Pass towards Tulpar-Kul Lake. Settle into a traditional yurt camp for dinner and your first night in the mountains.
- Walking
- Approx. 4 hours, return hike
- Meals
- Lunch, dinner
- Overnight
- Yurt camp
Day02Tulpar-Kul → Achik-Tash → Lukovaya Polyana → Tulpar-Kul
Beneath Lenin Peak
After breakfast, trek through Achik-Tash Base Camp and the gorge towards Lukovaya Polyana, also known as Wild Onion Meadow. Follow the mountain river through the landscapes beneath Lenin Peak.
Return to the yurt camp and enjoy a walk around Tulpar-Kul Lake before dinner. Optional horseback riding and cultural activities can be arranged at an additional cost.
- Walking
- Approx. 5–6 hours
- Meals
- Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
- Overnight
- Yurt camp
Day03Tulpar-Kul → Kolduk-Kul → Osh
The Lake of Love & the Road Home
After breakfast, begin the return journey towards Osh, stopping at Kolduk-Kul, locally known as the Lake of Love. Enjoy a final mountain lake visit before continuing the descent.
Lunch or a packed lunch is provided depending on route conditions. Arrive back in Osh in the late afternoon or early evening, with an expected arrival between 17:00 and 18:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch
- Finish
- Osh · approx. 17:00–18:00
Tour Details
What’s Included
A clear overview of what your journey includes and what to arrange separately.
Included
- English-, German- or Russian-speaking guide
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Two nights at a yurt camp
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- 1 litre of drinking water per person per day
- Entrance fees for visits included in the itinerary
Not Included
- International flights
- Medical insurance and related expenses
- Early hotel check-in on arrival day
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional horseback riding and cultural shows
- Changes or additions to the agreed itinerary
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