30 Jun 2026
KyrgyzstanWhen does the trekking season start for the Shamshy Gorge to Son-Kul Lake route?
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Asked by: Gaya
I'm interested in the Shamshy Gorge to Son-Kul Lake trekking tour. Is there a departure around 1 May, or is that too early in the season?
Answered by: Asel Ismailova
The best time for trekking from Shamshy Gorge to Son-Kul Lake starts from 1–10 June. Before June all the passes are covered by snow, and it would be very difficult to trek in May.
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