– Region: Naryn Oblast — Song-Kol NP (Song-Kol Lake, 3,016m — high-altitude nomadic lake, most famous in Kyrgyzstan)

 – Elevation: 3016

 – GPS Coordinates: 41.828° N, 75.143° E

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 3hr 4WD from Kochkor via Kalmyk-Ashuu Pass (3,446m) | OR 3hr from Naryn | OR 3-day horse trek from Kyzart 

 – Opening Season: Jun–Oct (lake FROZEN Nov–May; roads CLOSED outside season)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 500  – Showers: Basic outdoor washing area | No shower (pit toilet only — basic but functional)

 – Drinking Water: Yes — spring + lake (MUST TREAT — lake water + livestock risk) – Meals & food: Traditional Kyrgyz food at ALL yurt camps: KUMISS (fermented mare’s milk), BOORSOQ (fried dough), SHORPO (meat soup), MANTI | USD 5–8 per meal

– Mobile Signal: Very weak / no signal (some Beeline spots near CBT camps) – Payment Methods: Yurt stay: USD 10–20 B+D (negotiable) | CBT yurts: USD 15–25 B+D | No booking required (show up in Jun–Sep) | 4WD from Kochkor or Naryn: USD 30–60 per vehicle

 – Short Description: SONG-KOL LAKE (Сон-Күл, 3,016m) = Kyrgyzstan’s MOST ICONIC NOMADIC EXPERIENCE — a vast high-altitude lake (270km² surface) ringed by rolling jailoo meadows dotted with white yurts. The lake NEVER FREEZES even in deep winter (underground thermal activity). From June to September: 100+ nomadic families set up yurt camps along the shore — their horses, yaks, sheep, and cows graze freely in all directions. SUNSET + SUNRISE: extraordinary light on the lake + surrounding peaks. HORSEBACK RIDING: essential at Song-Kol — horses available for rent at every camp (USD 15–20/day, negotiable). KUMISS: freshly fermented mare’s milk served at every yurt — an acquired taste but central to Kyrgyz culture.