Kolsai Lake: Nature’s Calm and Beauty🏞

✨️Lower Kolsai Lake is the gentle one — the most welcoming of the three Kolsai lakes. If you only have time for one stop, this is the place to soak in alpine calm without a strenuous hike.

👀What to do:
➡️Walk the shore: A gentle path circles parts of the lake; take your time and find little coves and viewpoints+ insta-style cafè on top for nice pics.

➡️Pedal boat or just boat: Small boats or pedal boats are available at the Lower Lake — a peaceful way to experience the reflections up close. You can rent for 40 or 60 mins.

➡️Picnic and relax: There are simple benches and grassy spots for a picnic. Bring snacks and a blanket and enjoy the calm. Some cafés are an option, too.

➡️Combine with the Middle Lake: For a longer day, hike or ride a horse toward Middle Kolsai — the terrain gets steeper, and the views are marvelous.

🚗Access:
➡️The Lower Lake is the most accessible of the three and is commonly visited as a day trip from Almaty via the Saty route. Road conditions vary — a higher-clearance vehicle helps, but many visitors use local taxis or organized tours. Personally, I booked a transfer from Almaty, as I stayed for a couple of days at the hotel on the lake. You CAN get there by a rental car, but you should rent it in Almaty.

➡️There's a road down from the parking: you can walk (5 mins) or take a local shuttle (extra fee).
Facilities are: some cafés, coffee, ice cream, souvenirs, photos in national costumes, horse riding, boat rentals, and toilets.
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Post by Anastasia_travels | Aug 11, 2025