Lake Kaindy
206 reviews
March 8
Recently, I managed to visit the amazing Kaindy Lake in Kazakhstan, known as the underwater forest. Turquoise water and flooded trees create a mesmerizing, almost dreamlike atmosphere. There is peace and quiet here — an ideal place to relax. The trip with Melon Travel was well organized: convenient transportation, fascinating stories from the guide and plenty of time for walks. If you want to see one of the most picturesque places in Kazakhstan, it's definitely worth a trip! When you stand on the shore, it seems that you have entered another reality!
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May 26
One of the most gorgeous places in Kazakhstan, you definitely need to visit here. Clean, beautiful, majestic. Do not ignore the guides' advice about comfortable shoes. If possible, take binoculars.
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January 15
It's a real pilgrimage to the lake! In general, it is quite possible to walk, but the nuance is that in parallel with hiking tourists, they ride horses along the same path. Of course, there is not an ounce of respect, so you need to be ready to breathe dust and get kicked by a horse. The route around the lake turned out to be unpopular and pleasant, as 95% of tourists settle and crowd on the main beach.
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May 6
You can get to Kaindy Lake from the village of Saty, but the road leaves much to be desired, there is nothing to do there in a regular car, you need a full-fledged SUV or a loaf, you can also consider the option of a horse or a walk. It takes another 20 minutes from the parking lot along the trail equipped along the river.
The lake was formed as a result of the earthquake of 1911. The trunks of trees sticking out of it in a compartment with blue water paint a wonderful landscape, this is one of the most beautiful places that have been seen in Kazakhstan.
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September 12, 2024
A beautiful lake!
Of course, it is quite small and there are a lot of people there, especially on a day off, but it is worth noting as a point on the map to visit.
The lake can be reached on foot and on horseback. We went up on horseback, but the same people who went up with us at the same time were with us at the same time. Those who keep and rent out the end are just a rider, comrades. Not everyone takes care of the horses there, a horse was climbing with us in the group, which was limping and barely walking, and they beat him with a rod. If you love animals, I advise you to just pay attention to your own and those who rent it out to the condition of the animal. Horses can be very exhausted.
The drop-off cost 20,000 tenge per car (round trip), to climb on horseback — 6000 tenge.
Also, we were told that you can eat upstairs, but the maximum that there is is a stall with corn and chips. The toilet is paid, 100 tenge.
Impressions of nature — 10/10
Impressions of human activity 3/10.
Thank you for reading this review, I hope it will be useful for you!
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April 2
I visited Kaindy Lake — it's an amazing place with incredible nature! The clear water and picturesque views left vivid impressions. I recommend it to all nature lovers!
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April 8
Amazing place, magnificent view, fresh air, unspoilt nature. A place like out of a dream, if you suddenly find yourself in Kazakhstan, be sure to visit
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March 24
very beautiful!
The place leaves a mark right in the heart. A must-visit. I will definitely come again. The cooling water, it's so great to wash your face. They say you could even go diving before.
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August 2, 2024
A magnificent place, the air is full of the aromas of coniferous trees and various herbs. There are disadvantages in the sense that you have to pay for every step, barriers are everywhere. Check-in is regulated according to the principle of the owner of the barrier, someone can almost get to the lake in their cars, someone does not, basically everyone is put in a UAZ, it is not clear why UAZ can drive there and pollute the surrounding air, while others do not... I am glad that there are enough urns, but still someone throws by … Despite all the disadvantages, there are more advantages, it is worth visiting if you find yourself in those parts.
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September 7, 2024
Kayyndy is an emerald hidden in the picturesque mountains. Be sure to wander around the lake in addition to the lake itself. These are our Swiss Alps. And don't forget - we are guests there! Therefore, in no case should you disturb the inhabitants of the forest, take care of this beauty, and most importantly, remember that you can not throw garbage. We take everything we brought with us back to the city. And not only his own. We always collect all the garbage we see along the way.
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August 19, 2024
Beautiful, cold. Two trails lead to it from the starting glade along different banks of the river. The left one is longer and simpler, with a small climb, but there is a lot of horse manure on it, as those who want to get to the lake on horseback are carried along it. The right-hand path is shorter, without manure, but with a steep ascent. You can drive along it on a loaf the most difficult part of the way. First, you come to the review and go down to the catwalk. But it is interesting to go further, along the path around the lake to the descent to the water, where you can sit on the pebbles by the rocks and wet your feet. This place is a real relaxation)
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June 21, 2024
Beautiful! The business card of the natural attractions of Kazakhstan. You need to arrive before 8-9h, otherwise you will compete for a place for photos with large groups. They appear suddenly and a lot, tourists from different countries. Some come on foot from the parking lot, some are brought on horseback, some on local SUVs. Walk around the lake along the trail, watch from different angles, and drink the freshest water from a mountain spring on the way. It takes 2-3 hours to inspect with a photo walk back and forth.
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August 29, 2024
A beautiful lake. You can get there by yourself in a high car, you will not pass the 2nd ford by car. I recommend finding a loaf, many people bring it here (there are cars at guest houses). Previously, it was possible to get directly to the lake, now the road has been blocked. You reach the barrier, then either walk uphill and off the mountain (the path is small, but actually heavy) or you can drive this way on a loaf for a small amount (translated into rubles). You still have to walk a little bit, since the road is up, it's hard to walk in the heat, take water with you. There is a playground near the lake. There are toilets. An observation deck from below near the lake and an observation deck above. From the second one, you can bypass the lake and go down to it from the opposite shore.
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November 13, 2024
A popular tourist destination located at an altitude of 1667 meters above sea level in one of the gorges of the Kungei Alatau mountain range. Tourists are attracted by the unique landscape — towering trunks of Tien Shan fir trees above the water. The lake is located on the territory of the Kolsai Lakes National Natural Park, 130 kilometers east of Almaty.
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September 27, 2024
This is a very beautiful place and the cleanest air. Even in the summer months, it's cool here. But it's a little difficult to get there due to the lack of road standards, mostly Soviet paziki drive- the shaking is not real for about 30-40 minutes and then a little more on foot along a steep descent)) But if you are a seasoned tourist, it's worth going.
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July 31, 2024
The lake is very picturesque, but the coolest adventure was to get to it! We rode horses! It was very difficult and scary in places, but we will definitely remember this all our lives. The water in the lake is icy, so there are only photos and rest, without swimming. It is better to take food and drink with you, although there seems to be a tent with water and snacks. In general, I recommend it, the location is very beautiful!
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December 15, 2024
Very strange meat land. You need to go slowly again, wear clothing that protects you from the rain and does not allow water to pass through your feet. Because it rains at any time.
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July 7, 2024
A wonderful place with nature still preserved. Have time to join in before the business has built up all the tents. It is always difficult to find a balance between the accessibility of the attraction and the fragile ecosystem.
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October 2, 2024
A gorgeous tourist place, nature is fascinating, there is an ascent by paid transport to the top, there is a descent and the lake itself, observation decks, and a picturesque view.
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November 21, 2024
A very beautiful lake with a terrible descent to it. It's a pity, we got to the lake after lunch, the sun did not shine, did not leave glare.
I can't help but mark the way to him. This is a puzzle, the driver of which seems to be specially driving along the very edge of the road (a cliff on the side), driving and jumping strongly on the irregularities of the "road" to rollicking music. And it's a loaf, without seat belts, of course, but that's okay, at least there would be handrails to hold on to. It seems that they will crumble on the move. There's no music here anymore. Further down the road, 2 thirds of which is quite comfortable, but 1 third consisted of slippery patches of wet earth and areas with crumbling gravel and stones. This section is also thoroughly steep.
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August 18, 2024
A beautiful turquoise lake, a small number of people, it is possible for a symbolic fee to drive from the parking lot to the tent camp, and then walk down to the lake
The lake is improved, cleanliness and order are observed
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May 29
A magically beautiful place! It's like being in a fantasy movie. But you get there with adventures.
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July 18, 2024
The mountain lake is beautiful in itself and there is no need for more. There are not enough equipped descents. One platform is not enough for the flow of people. Casting is a separate attraction )
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August 27, 2024
Nature class
I drove my car unknowingly, I drove along the sign, the road is not for every car, I reached the first ford and decided to go further and did the right thing, I needed a minimum of a pradik type, then as it turned out, a couple more places are not very good (another ford and a puddle of mud are deep enough).
It turns out that it was necessary to drive a little further along the asphalt and there you rent a UAZ and already drive it to the lake. They take you to the site, from here the options are on foot, by horse or for 500 tenge on another UAZ
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January 5
Very beautiful, a must-visit! You can ride horses to the lake.
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November 7, 2024
The lake is beautiful, I won't say anything, but 2 stars only because of how to get to it! You have to ride on vases for about an hour on a rough road, which then makes you sick! So also imagine that it's 2 hours round trip. It will also be necessary to go down a steep road to the lake, it's okay to go down, but to go up.
In the future, if they asked me if I would like to go to this lake again, I would say NO NO AND NO AGAIN
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April 30
A very beautiful place, amazing nature. But there are a lot of people(.
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September 15, 2024
We were at Kaindy Lake in August 2024. To say that I was amazed is to say nothing. This place is amazing in its beauty! The location in the mountains is incredibly beautiful, the color is incredibly beautiful and the shocking fact of flooded pines. It is a must-visit if you live or rest in Almaty.
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September 16, 2024
A beautiful lake, with convenient areas for photos, can be reached by car, on foot and on horseback, which adds flavor
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August 24, 2024
Beauty! I was in winter, in summer, I think it was much more interesting. Gorgeous views all around. Plus the unforgettable experience of horseback riding to the lake.
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August 28, 2024
One of the pearls of the Almaty region. An incredible lake created by nature. I highly recommend good closed shoes, sunscreen and a raincoat - the weather in those places is changeable
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May 12, 2024
A unique place. Streams flow into the lake, we saw three tributaries, in cloudless weather the color of the water is unique- turquoise green, shimmers with azure, the purest water, possibly mineralized, very cold, without algae, clean air, unique mountains, you can bargain and ride to the lake on horseback, the trip is as positive and impressive as possible.
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May 22, 2024
A very atmospheric place, the beautiful color of the water, the trees standing in it, the mountains around ...
We went down on horseback, everything is organized there so-so, but as an option it may well be. You can also go down on foot or by "loaf". In any case, you will get great pleasure from the surrounding landscapes
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January 19
A very beautiful mountain lake, we rode horses.
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October 11, 2024
A great place to relax with your family. There are a lot of visitors on weekends. I advise you to go on a weekday
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December 2, 2024
Super nature three lakes, beautiful as in a fairy tale.
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July 12, 2024
The place is mandatory to visit, although the path is not easy, it is better to take care of the transfer in advance, you should not drive your car if you do not have a full-fledged SUV, although it is better to save it too.
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June 30, 2023
An incredible place... You can ride horses to the lake itself. The man Yergali, I advise everyone to turn to him for horseback riding. A very kind, sensitive, cheerful, responsible and friendly person!!!!
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October 25, 2024
an incredibly beautiful place. the road to the lake is not the most pleasant. it is better to get there on horseback)))
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April 18
Nice view and a good walking path
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May 16
An interesting lake, a must-visit.
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June 4, 2023
The lake is just a fairy tale, indescribable, both in summer and winter and autumn, when the foliage is golden, but the local government spoils everything. Toilet (hole in the floor) - 100 tenge! An ill-mannered bisharashka is sitting, tearing off paper and taking money for her bread.
Secondly, to "fight" unemployment, since many are already going there in their cars, since they have more or less made the road, without much ado, they banned entry in their SUVs to the upper parking lot. They launched decrepit dead loaves there and everything under the guise of fighting for safety, and when this murdered prehistoric loaf falls from the serpentine and kills more than 10 people with it, the new director, who probably has a bribe from them, no one thinks. And of course with 500 Tengovich and teaches him, because there are no tickets or records!
The third is being built right by the lake by various shops and eateries. They ruin nature and a unique place.
I had friends from Germany with me, they were shocked by toilets, UAZ trucks and new settlers.
That's how we ruin this unique place ourselves
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August 22, 2024
Very beautiful! You need good shoes, and an additional 1000 tg per UAZ from the entrance to the descent to the lake
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October 18, 2024
It's a beautiful place, but you can't count on calm contemplation of nature, there's too much tourist traffic.
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June 26, 2023
A gorgeous natural attraction. The access to the lake is difficult because of the washed-out dirt road. You can only drive by jeep, UAZ or Truck. Next to the parking place, you can rent horses to climb to the lake. Take it, you won't regret it. The lake itself is very beautiful, the water is turquoise and clear.
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April 20
A charming lake, both in summer and winter
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July 3, 2023
We reached the village of Saty, where they brought us to the rise on a loaf for 20,000 tenge. It was also possible to climb by buzan, by horse or on foot - about a kilometer. We walked. The lake is impressive, we climbed for a reason))) on the way back, it started to rain, the driver of the loaf was waiting for us at the foot. We drove fast because rivers of water flowed from the mountains and washed away the road. And the ride on the loaf itself, and the downpour is part of the adventure - we liked everything.
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May 6
The beauty of nature is amazing! But the route of how to get to the lake is not the safest and makes you nervous . It is possible to get there only on loaves along the serpentine
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November 3, 2023
A wonderful place for hiking. An amazing combination of mountains, forest and water. This lake and its surroundings made an indelible impression
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January 9, 2024
It is inconvenient to get there. When it snows, rains, there is a lot of dirt on the walking part of the road. They offer horses for this, so as not to walk through the mud, the price is high.
The lake is small and was formed by flooding of mountain waters, the trees that stick out are no longer alive and the trunks remain. Perhaps the summer is more beautiful, I was in autumn.
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