Overview
The middle lake at 2,252 m is considered the most scenic of the three — wider, more open, and backed by higher ridgelines. The 8 km trail from the lower lake gains around 430 m in elevation and takes 3–4 hours one way. Camping is permitted on the grassy meadows at the lake's edge; organized campsites with basic facilities are available. This is the practical turn-around point for a two-day trip without a border permit. The middle lake is also where guards check documents: beyond here, toward the upper lake and the Sary-Bulak pass, a пропуск is mandatory.
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Middle Kolsai Lake (Kolsai-2)
Step 4 · 8 km from previous · 0 min drive
The middle lake at 2,252 m is considered the most scenic of the three — wider, more open, and backed by higher ridgelines. The 8 km trail from the lower lake gains around 430 m in elevation and takes 3–4 hours one way. Camping is permitted on the grassy meadows at the lake's edge; organized campsites with basic facilities are available. This is the practical turn-around point for a two-day trip without a border permit. The middle lake is also where guards check documents: beyond here, toward the upper lake and the Sary-Bulak pass, a пропуск is mandatory.