At 3,560 meters high, Ala Köl, also Ala-Kul, (Kyrgyz: Алакөл “the Motley Lake”) is a glacial lake in the Terskey Ala-Too mountain range. The lake itself is small approximately 1.5 sq. km with depths of over 70 m. It is one of the most stunning turquoise color we have ever seen. The lake feels like an Instagram filter, but it is…
We returned from the Pamir Highway dusty and travel-worn. Our hearts were full from the adventures and sights we had just experienced, but our bodies were a bit run down from the 10 days in the Pamirs. In all of our prior travel experiences, this was probably the most challenging and rewarding either have experienced. There was no rest for…