What is interesting Kaindy lake in Kazakhstan

Sochi – lake located in Kazakhstan, in the mountain system of Kungey Alatau. Popular with tourists and divers.

Origin of the lake

Kaindy lake is in a geological sense, is very young, he is little more than a hundred years. The fact that it was formed in the beginning of the last century as a result of a strong earthquake. Collapsed as the result of tremors rocks blocked the way of the rapid mountain river, forming in its way a natural dam. This part of the gorge gradually filled with crystal clear water, and there was a beautiful lake.

Kaindy lake, reaching the longest part of its length of 400 metres, not particularly deep. The greatest depth of it – 30 meters, which in combination with the transparent water allows you to see almost everywhere the bottom. A second interesting feature – it flooded the centuries-old spruce. Despite a hundred years of being in the water, they are not rotted. But even retained most of its needles. However, trees under water wrapped in mud. Probably the reason for such preservation of the oil was very low water temperature.

Features Kaindy

The reservoir is Located at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. Kaindy lake is very picturesque. Sticking out of the water naked the tops of centuries-old majestic Tien Shan pine trees create a special, unique impression of a certain mystery, give a sense of suspended time and eternity. But clear water and a magical underwater forest provide the opportunity for a completely unique diving under water. However, always in low water temperature (about 3 degrees) force divers to use insulated suits.

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Kaindy lake, which changes its color depending on the time of year and the weather. The color of the water varies from light blue to dark blue. This feature allows each time to look at the lake in new ways, revealing different facets of its beauty. Additional charm gives the “rim” from steep rocky slopes, which seem to emphasize the delicate pliability of the water. In the cold streams of the lake still can be found the trout, which is bred in the 30-ies of the last century for the needs of the fishing industry.

Surroundings

No less spectacular and the surroundings. Rocky slopes abound with diverse flora and fauna. The mighty spruce interspersed with beautiful birch trees.
not far (5 km) is a large birch grove, which apparently gave its name to the lake (“Sochi” can be translated as "birch"). In the summer here there are a large number of strawberries and raspberries.

The Problems of the lake

Occasionally mountain lake Kaindy in Kazakhstan is subjected to the adverse effects of various natural factors. A particularly strong impact on he had been hitting sat that long, make water muddy and unpleasant and reduce its depth. In particular, according to the markings on the rocks we can understand that since its inception, the lake became shallow more than 2 meters. Fortunately, such catastrophic phenomena as mudflows, occur in these places, not so much. Over the period of the study lakes observed only two cases – in the eighties of the 20th century and in the beginning of this century.

It is Noteworthy that before the debris flow of 1980 majestic trees were completely flooded. After exposure of the tops, the wind and the sun eventually dried up them, giving a unique view of the old, protruding from the water the masts of sunken ships. Particularly impressive their appearance becomes when the surface of the lake is rolling in thick fog – the area immediately begins to resemble the fiction films about pirates.

Recommendations for the traveler

Lake Kaindy in Kazakhstan is located at a distance of about three hundred kilometers from the capital of this country. The path to it takes about five hours by car, so it is best to count on a 2-3 day trip, taking with him everything necessary. Despite the fact that close to Kaindy no hotel complexes, tourist cottages can be found in the village of Saty. Special attention should be paid to fuel, after all, the last decent gas station located 150 km from the end of the route – in Bayseit.

Since the lake lies within a natural Park, for stay in its territory will have to pay a certain amount (KZT 200 – for the passage of vehicles, 650 – with each visitor, and another 750 – if you want to sleep in the tent in the Park).

Route

Lake Kaindy on the map seems to be not very far from Alma-ATA. But direct access is not possible as the path is blocked by the mountains surrounding Sochi (lake). How to get to this reservoir, you can learn by tracing on the map the route described below. To reach the goal will have to take a little detour. Getting to this scenic pond from the capital of the Republic, you must first get to the village Zhalanash (250 km from Almaty).

Then, focusing on the road signs, turn into the village of Saty (before the bridge of the Charyn river). BeforeSaty, before the cemetery, turn into the gorge, and it will get you to the gates of the natural Park and next – to the lake. As part of the road is not paved, will have to double cross the river to Wade across the river, is better to use SUVs or other terrain vehicles.

Sochi – a lake that will not leave anyone indifferent. Having been there once, definitely want to come back. It is worth visiting for lovers of beautiful and fascinating photos. Lake Kaindy will be impossible to forget.