Lake Kaindy - The Flooded Forest In Kazakhstan

Sunday 26 June 2016

Lake Kaindy - The Flooded Forest In Kazakhstan

Lake Kaindy is flooded forest in Kazakhstan. This lake, on the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in one of the gorges Kungei Alatau really engulfed in the waters though not a cloud, and the forest. As a result of the earthquake in 1910 in coniferous grove poured streams of water, which drowned majestic trees. The Kazakh language "Kaindy" means "abundant birches." The lake was named Kayindi s because of the large birch grove, which is located five kilometers away. The lake was formed by an earthquake in 1910. In the 1980s, the lake area decreased after the passage of flood debris. In February 2007, it was adopted a decree on the establishment of the national park, which belongs to the territory and Lake Kaindy.

The average summer air temperature reaches the level of 23 degrees, and the water 6. The lake is located among pine forests at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level in one of the gorges Kungei Alatau. The lake is about 400 meters. Its depth of almost 30 meters. The lake is surrounded by rocky talus slopes and steep cliffs. Above the lake - rocky impasse. The lake Kaindy diving and underwater photography; for immersion in the group must have a certificate. However, many tourists come to the gorge with their equipment - and swim without instructors. html flickr/Charles Lê

Water itself regularly changes color and is often very beautiful blue color. This odd coloring is caused by the lime and other minerals that were in the water a hundred years ago. But as soon as you come closer to the lake, the water is crystal clear, sometimes you can see trout, which launched into the lake in 1930.

Fir growing on the bottom of the pit, were flooded, their dry stems rise above the smooth surface of the cold lake, giving it an amazing and unique look. This lake is located in 26 kilometers away, in the valley of the same name Kaindy River, east of Kolsai lakes. You must drive to Zhalanash village located to the east of Almaty, 250 kilometers, after turning on the road sign "Sata", "Lake Kolsay" to the right, 1.5 km before the bridge over the Charyn River. And before you reach the village of Sata, about, for 700-800 meters, before descending to the village, in Mazar area, turn left in a southerly direction along the country road, which rises sharply upward. This road leads to the lake, the road is only for cars with high cross, to be a ford across the river Kaindy. The lake is located on the territory of Forestry, at the house of the forester is a barrier. The cost of visiting the lake is - travel - 300 tenge machines and 200 tenge per person.