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Aydarkul Lake

A large lake on the edge of the Kyzylkum desert, formed in the 1960s from overflow water, with yurt camps and sandy shores.

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About the place

Aydarkul is part of the Aydar–Arnasay lake system. It appeared after large volumes of water were released from the Syr Darya into a desert depression, and it has grown into a long body of water between the Nuratau ridge and the sands.

Most visitors stay in yurt camps a short drive from the shore. A typical stay includes a swim or a walk along the beach, a camel ride, dinner around a fire and a night under a very dark sky.

The lake is also a fishing ground and a stop for migrating birds. The water is slightly salty.

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  1. 1.Wikidata

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