Ten yurts on the north shore with wooden floors, a European toilet at each yurt entrance and five hot shower cabins — the best-specified small camp on the lake.
Nomad Lodge Son-Kul
A European toilet in every yurt, and the showers run four til seven
Song-Köl · Kochkor
- Comfort
- comfort
- Altitude
- 3016
- Season
- Mid-June to mid-September
- Yurts
- 10
- Heating
- dung stove
- Toilet
- private
- Shower
- hot
- Electricity
- solar
- Wifi
- none
- Phone signal
- none
- Meals
- Included
- Price
- US$35-50 pp/night (~3,050-4,400 som): basic 4-person yurt $35 pp, comfort 2-person yurt $50 pp, breakfast included. Lunch or dinner $15 pp. Under-3s free, 3-5s half price, 6-10s 30% off. Horse riding $35-45 pp/day depending on group size. Confirm when you enquire.
- Run by
- Nomad Lodge (operator)
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Nomad Lodge is one of the best-equipped camps on Song-Köl, and the setup is unusual: a European-style toilet with a bowl at the entrance of every sleeping yurt, five hot shower cabins shared one between two yurts, wooden floors with carpet, waterproof outer covers, and proper mattresses at 80 by 200 centimetres with linen, two blankets and a pillow each. Ten yurts in all, booked either as basic — four people sharing — or comfort, at two. Two dining yurts in national style seat twenty apiece, with low tables and jer toshok mattresses. What you need to plan around is the utilities schedule: showers run 16:00 to 19:00 only, mains power is on from 18:00 to 23:00, and the stoves are lit once or twice a day, evening and early morning. There is no wi-fi at all, though a 24-hour emergency connection exists. No drinks are sold, so bring your own and don't resell them to other guests. Horse tours run with a stableman and a maximum of six horses, and the Nomad Festival at Batay-Aral, seven kilometres away, falls on the last Saturday in July. Booking is by web form or email only, with a voucher required on arrival. Mid-June to mid-September.
Highlights
- A European toilet at every yurt entrance
- Five hot shower cabins, one per two yurts
- Full published tariff including transfers
- Nomad Festival 7 km away in late July
- Child discounts down to free under three
Getting there
Northern shore of Song-Köl. 110 km from Kochkor, 330 km from Bishkek via the Kalmak-Ashuu pass, and 44 km from Kyzart via the Tuz-Ashuu pass. Transfers: Kochkor to camp one-way US$180 per car for 1-3 people; Bishkek round trip over two days by 4x4 US$465 per car.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nomad Lodge Son-Kul like?
Nomad Lodge Son-Kul is a comfort yurt camp in Song-Köl. Ten yurts on the north shore with wooden floors, a European toilet at each yurt entrance and five hot shower cabins — the best-specified small camp on the lake.
When is Nomad Lodge Son-Kul open?
Nomad Lodge Son-Kul is open Mid-June to mid-September. Most jailoo camps run only through the short summer, so confirm your dates before travelling.
How much does Nomad Lodge Son-Kul cost?
US$35-50 pp/night (~3,050-4,400 som): basic 4-person yurt $35 pp, comfort 2-person yurt $50 pp, breakfast included. Lunch or dinner $15 pp. Under-3s free, 3-5s half price, 6-10s 30% off. Horse riding $35-45 pp/day depending on group size. Confirm when you enquire.
How do you get to Nomad Lodge Son-Kul?
Northern shore of Song-Köl. 110 km from Kochkor, 330 km from Bishkek via the Kalmak-Ashuu pass, and 44 km from Kyzart via the Tuz-Ashuu pass. Transfers: Kochkor to camp one-way US$180 per car for 1-3 people; Bishkek round trip over two days by 4x4 US$465 per car.
Are meals included at Nomad Lodge Son-Kul?
Meals are included. Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner US$15 pp for guests ($18 for non-residents), served in two national-style dining yurts seating 20 each. No drinks sold — bring your own.
How do you book Nomad Lodge Son-Kul?
Enquire on WhatsApp with your dates and we confirm Nomad Lodge Son-Kul, arrange the transfer, and can slot it into a wider route or horse trek.
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Seif and the team reply on WhatsApp 24/7 — trip questions, custom plans and booking help.
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