Tuz-Kol, Dead Lake

Dead lake of Issyk-Kul (aka Tuz-Kol, Kara-Kul) is located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, 70 km from Balykchi.

Dead lake of Issyk-Kul (aka Tuz-Kol, Kara-Kul) is located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, 70 km from Balykchi on the south and 15 towards the lake off-road.

It is 1km long and 0,5 wide and possesses unique mud that is believed to have healing properties. Lake is supplied by Issyk-Kul water source but has no rivers that flow out of it, which dramatically affects level of mineralization (70% of salt distribution).

Type of stay
Guest Houses
Yurt camps
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