Lake Kel Suuis a glacial lake at an altitude of 3500 meters and is located in the south-east of the Narin region, close to the border between Kyrgyzstan and China. The water of the lake is bright blue and contrasts beautifully with the surrounding rocks. It is one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan and at the same time difficult to reach. Kehl Suu is a landslide lake formed in a large cleft between rocks. The lake is 9 km long and 500 meters to 2 km wide at its widest point. There is only one shoreline, so it is not possible to see the entire lake from the shoreline.
The lake has an interesting feature, which is why it got the name Kel-Suu, which means ‘leaving water’ in Kyrgyz. And indeed, the lake sometimes disappears, seeping into underground caves and caverns. That is why it is necessary to check if there is water in the lake before going there.
Access to the lake is very difficult. It is located on a ridge that is difficult to reach by Kokjar Too and the road to the lake crosses the wide Aksay valley with many marshy areas and shallow water. Only an off-road vehicle with an experienced driver can reach the lake. The lake is in the border area and a border area permit is required for entry.
