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   Son-kul. Son-Kul lake is the Kyrgyz third largest lake which is is 105 km from Kochkor. The lake is the favorite place for nestling of wild geese, ducks and seagulls. There are 42 kind of plants on 1sq.m., 66 sea-birds, which is 60% of the all bird’s numbers in Kyrgyzstan. The nature overthere is virgin with pure mountain air.    Son-Kul is a mountain lake located in the Tian-Shan Mountain Range at an altitude of 3016m. Song-Kul is used by the shepherds from the Kochkor, Naryn and At-Bashi regions as a jailoo – a pasture during the summer months. It is considered the pearl of Kyrgyz jailoos. The route to Son-Kul winds through mountainous terrain until it seems to disappear into the very sky itself. This is probably why Song-Kul is translated from Kyrgyz as “the last lake”.On the way there you may get to see marmots and badgers, hear mountain birds singing or the cry of an eagle, hawk or griffin. Around the lake the diversity and originality of flowers – from forgot-me-not to legend edelweiss – will enchant you. Many plants - rhubarb, wild garlic, etc. - served the ancients as a source of vitamins. There are lots of medicinal herbs. Most importantly, you will be welcomed by hospitable people, descendants of ancient nomads, who drive their cattle here from July till September. Throughout the tour, you will observe the shepherds lifestyle, customs and family traditions as well as see those making traditional, national Kyrgyz milk products - kymyz, airan, and kurut. In a yurta you will find handicrafts - shyrdak, ala kiz and others. You will be impressed by spending a night in the embrace of the mountains. After spending the night in a Kyrgyz yurta, you will feel like a real nomad and this will leave you with an indelible image and unforgettable impressions for the rest of your life.
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