Kel-Suu area, South Thian Shan, Kyrgyz Republic
Maximilian Lehrke
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Kyrgyz Republic Kel-Suu area, South Thian Shan

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The area around Kel-Suu Lake is a hiking paradise that is still virtually undeveloped. A few yurt camps serve as base camps. From there, in addition to the a bit more frequented lake, you can also climb various mountains with or without horses. Often there are still no hiking trails here and you have to explore from scratch with good offline maps.

Photography Tips

Please always pay attention to the winds when flying drones and make sure you return in good time. Due to the different air channels between the mountains that meet, unexpected headwinds can slow down a return! Please also have a valid flight license with you.

Travel Information

For the Kel-Suu area, you need a border permit, as the area is close to the Chinese border. There are checkpoints along the route that you have to pass through. You can request and obtain the permit issued by the government via various tourist boards. We got this through Terra Montis Adventure. You will need a good 4x4 vehicle for the route itself, as the roads are not developed and are often muddy and slippery. In the area itself, the base camps offer you a good, safe starting point for exploring the area. Food is also provided there, which you can book in addition. Reservations were not necessary in advance in the summer of 2024.
Spot Type Drone
Crowd Factor Just a few people
Best Timing Sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 08:14 - 17:33 | current local time: 10:56
Photo Themes high mountains Hiking Hiking trail mountain panorama Mountain Pass Mountain Range mountain river mountain valley mountain view mountainscape Rocky Mountains

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