Getting There
You can get the Kolsai Lakes from Almaty by the bus, taxi or car.
What to Expect
Often referred to as “Pearls of Tien Shan”, the park’s main feature are the Kolsay Lakes located between the Raiymbek District and Talgar District of Almaty Region. The system of Kolsai reservoirs includes three lakes: Upper, Middle and Lower – all of them are pretty deep, cool and very beautiful. Trekking routes, horse-riding excursions and walks are organized here. The lake is known for its mirror-smooth reflection and stands of dead spruce trunks rising from the water.
History
Kolsai Lakes State National Nature Park was formed in 2007. Lakes of landslide-tectonic origin, approximately formed in 1887 and 1911 on the Kaindy and Kolsay rivers.
Facilities Available
- Hotels and guesthouses
- Cafes and canteens
- Horseback riding
- WC
