Salty lake

The salty lake is known as a “Dead Lake of Kyrgyzstan”. The lake was opened as a tourist destination in 2001. The water is so salty that one can read a newspaper while floating on the surface. The water contains about 132 gram of salt per liter. This lake is also popular as a “medical tour”.  Mud is superheated deep beneath the earth’s surface. Many locals believe that it has healing properties. 
Address: Gagarina/Lenina                               
Working Hours:  8am-5pm
Salty Lake
Highest Point: 1600m
Lowest Point: 1450m
Total Elevation Gain: 150m
Total Elevation Loss: 150m
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Total Hours Hiking: ~2Avg
Total Amount of days: 1
Approximate Distance: ~1,5km
Transportation: From Karakol to Salty Lake (134km)