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Lakes & reservoirs

Kulun Lake

Kulun is a remote mountain lake within a protected landscape of eastern Osh Region. It is better suited to a carefully organised journey than an improvised day trip from the city.

Kulun Lake from the traversing footpath, 2008 expeditionPhoto: KPI Globus expedition led by Bogdan Savchynskyi; individual photographer not stated · Copyright retained; source credited; no open licence stated · Source · License

Kulun is a remote mountain lake within a protected landscape of eastern Osh Region. It is better suited to a carefully organised journey than an improvised day trip from the city. The appeal lies in the lake’s mountain setting and the quieter valleys on the approach, with practical arrangements shaped by local access and conservation rules. Confirm permissions, trail conditions and overnight logistics with knowledgeable contacts. A map point over the water cannot show a safe route through the surrounding terrain. Allow for changing weather and avoid promising a fixed arrival time before checking the journey.

Plan your visit

Getting there

Remote protected-area trek; confirm permission, guide and overnight arrangements.

When to visit

July–August is the usual high-mountain travel window; confirm snow conditions.

Good to know

Confirm local access, opening arrangements and any entry rules before travel. Respect protected sites and local communities; leave the place as you found it.

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Location on the map

Location: Kulun Lake

Coordinates (lat, lon): 40.5425,74.313056
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