The Kolsai Lakes are a system of three high-altitude lakes in the Northern Tien Shan, located in the national park of the same name in the Kegen district. The lakes are located 330 kilometers from the city of Almaty, which is about 5-4 hours by car. The largest of the three is considered to be the middle one (Mynzhylgy), and the third one is located near the border with Kyrgyzstan.

Kolsai lakes are often called “Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan”. They are surrounded by coniferous forest and are a popular recreation place. Rare species of plants and animals can be found on the territory of the reserve park.

Infrastructure and entertainment

In the national park “Kolsai Lakes” there are comfortable gazebos and picnic sites. There is everything for active recreation: you can go horseback riding, hike on the middle Kolsai, walk on the bridges on the lower Kolsai, ride on boats and catamarans and have a photo session against the background of picturesque lakes. In winter, when the surface of the lakes freezes, they turn into an ice-skating arena. 

How to get to Kola Lakes?

To get to the Kolsai lakes by car, you need to drive along the Kuldzha road to the fork (1 km to the village of Chilik). After that turn right and drive forward to Chungji. Then the route will be as follows: Kokpek village - Zhalanash village - Saty village.