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Welcome to “Nomad Lodge Song-Kul” yurt camp!

Camp operating period: from middle of June to middle of September

The camp is located on a high mountain pasture on the altitude of 3016 meters above sea level, in a quiet place on the northern shore of Song-Kul Lake, 110 km from the village of Kochkor and 330 km from the city of Bishkek through the Kalmak-Ashuu pass and 44 km from the village of Kyzart through the Tuz-Ashuu pass.

For many years, local people who graze cattle have been calling Son-Kul a summer paradise for nomads. From June to September all pastures around Son-Kul Lake are occupied by yurts of nomads, one can notice sheep and horse herds stroll around freely.  It is the freedom of mountains and nomadic life that attract guests to visit this place in summer time. You can get to the mountain lake and to the yurt camp there by car, on foot through mountain passes, on horseback or by mountain bike. Anyone who comes to Song-Kul will find something to suit his or her taste. Visiting nomadic families, smiles of local people, the smell and taste of freshly baked bread will leave only  pleasant and unforgettable impressions.

The location of the camp is very convenient for mountain admirers who can start their mountain hiking, horse and bike tours from the camp or make the camp their final destination. The most popular summer mountain trails are passing through the yurt camp. In mid-summer, on the last Saturday of July, the annual Nomad Festival with traditional horse games, local cuisine, felt handicrafts and folklore show is held here, 7 km away from the camp in so-called Batay-Aral area.






    • The camp has 10 natural yurts for accommodation, decorated in the national style. Accommodation options in each yurt are Basic – by 4 people, Comfort – by 2 people. 
    • All sleeping yurts are equipped with beds and comfortable mattresses of 80cmx200cm size. Each new client is provided with clean bed linen, two blankets and pillow.
    • Each yurt has wooden floor covered with carpet. Each yurt is covered with waterproof cover. All these facilities help to protect sleeping yurts from moisture in bad weather and allows guests to stay comfortably inside the yurt without shoes.
    • Each sleeping yurt has an oven for heating. Depending on the weather and temperature outside, each yurt is heated 1-2 times a day (in the evening and early in the morning).
    • There is an European standard toilet (with toilet bowls) next to each bedroom yurt, at the entrance.
    • There are five shower cabins with hot water. Shower cabins operate daily from 16.00 to 19.00. One shower cabin is for every two yurts. They are also located next to sleeping yurts.
    • There are two dining yurts in the camp. Each dining yurt has a capacity for 20 people. Dining yurts are decorated in the national style, have low table, small folding chairs and national mattresses “jer toshok”, “,  that are comfortable to sit on at the table. 
    • Electricity in the camp of 220v/50Hz is supplied from 18.00 to 23.00. At this time, guests can charge their phones and cameras.
    • Due to its location in the mountains and the lack of communications, the camp has no Internet connection or Wi-Fi.
    • In case of unforeseen/emergency circumstances, the camp administration has a 24/7 connection.
    • Soft and alcoholic beverages are not available in the camp. You are allowed to bring your own drinks with you. Sale of beverages to other guests is prohibited. 
    • The basic package of camp services includes accommodation with breakfast.
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    • Accommodation with breakfast on the base of 4-people accommodation: is 35$ per person per day. 
    • Accommodation with breakfast on base of Comfort stay, 2-people in a yurt: is 50$ per person per day. 
    • Meals for guests who are accommodated in the yurt camp are: Lunch is 12$ per person , Dinner is 12$ per person. 
    • Ordering of lunch or dinner without accommodation – is 14$ per person for lunch and 14$ per person for dinner.

    (discounts are available to children only for accommodation with breakfast):

    • From 1 to 3 years – for free
    • From 3 to 5 years – 50% 
    • From 6 to 10 years – 30% 
    • Horseback riding. Maximum six horses can be arranged at the same time for riding. The payment for horses is made for the whole day use, even if the ride is less in time (1-4 hours). Rent of horse for riding always includes service of local stableman, horses without service of stableman are not provided.
    • 1 person – 45$ per day
    • 2-3 people – 38$ per day per person
    • 4-6 people – 35$ per day per person
    • Transportation for 1-3 people from Kochkor village to the camp or back, one-end service – is  115$ per car
    • Transport from Bishkek to Son-Kul and back within two days, 4×4 jeep with a capacity of 1-3 people – is 465$ per car
    • Arrangement of the national horse game called Ulak-Tartysh is 260$ for the group
    • Services of a local guide for one-day hike in the gorge in the summer season  is 50$ per group
    • The booking of the accommodation or other services of the yurt camps can be done through the reservation section on the web-site, or by e-mail info@nomad-lodge.com. Orders by phone or orally are not considered and accepted.
    • Along with a written confirmation, a voucher describing all booked services will be sent to your mailbox. Without the voucher, camp services will not be provided and will not be refunded.
    • Payment for the camp services is accepted via VISA card while booking or by bank transfer within three working days after receiving of the voucher with the specified bank details.
    • For cancelations made more than 7 days in advance – no penalty fee will be charged.
    • For cancellations made less than 7 days in advance, but more than 2 days in advance, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
    • For cancellations made less than 2 days in advance, no refund will be made.

    Sleeps

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    Accommodation option

    4 people in one Yurt   

    Price

    35 $ per Person

    Sleeps

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    Room type

    2 people in one Yurt  +

    Price

    50 $ per Person

    Agnes

    " nice and cozy "

    Guest Rating
    8.6/10

    Maria

    " it is very cozy and clean for this location "

    Guest Rating
    9.4/10

    Michael

    " good place to relax from the hustle and bustle"

    Guest Rating
    10/10

    Most popular amenities and services

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    Cookies and coffee

    Horse riding

    Electricity

    Walking in nature

    Tours around Son-Kul