Lake Kaindy, Mountain lake in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan.
Lake Kaindy extends for 400 meters through a limestone gorge at an elevation of 2000 meters in the Kungei Alatau mountain range.
The 1911 Kebin earthquake caused a limestone landslide that created a natural dam, forming the lake by blocking the mountain river water flow.
The name Kaindy originates from the Kazakh language, referring to the birch trees that populate the surrounding mountainous landscape of the Almaty region.
The lake water maintains a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring visitors to bring appropriate thermal protection for water activities.
The submerged Picea schrenkiana tree trunks rise from the turquoise water surface, with their branches preserved by the cold temperatures of the lake.
Location: Kegen District
Elevation above the sea: 2,000 m
GPS coordinates: 42.98461,78.46569
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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