The lake is transparent, unlike Iskanderkul, whose waters are constantly replenished by rivers of glacier water, giving it a turquoise hue. Rivers do not flow into Snake Lake, except in the spring when there is abundant snowmelt. The lake's constant level is maintained by groundwater and the proximity to Iskanderkul Lake, whose water is filtered through a rubble. Due to the clear water, there are fish in the lake, unlike Iskanderkul where there are no fish due to high concentrations of various impurities from mountain rocks. The concentration of these impurities is generally harmless to humans and the water is considered clean or even very clean, but apparently not very suitable for fish.
This is a photo from a vantage point for clarity. The turquoise expanse is Iskanderkul Lake, and the black triangle in the upper right corner is Snake Lake.
Along this path that bypasses the blockage, we set off from the camp site to the Serpent Lake.
On the way, we meet such a formidable poster, there is an owner on the Serpent Lake, he breeds fish there, sort of for sale, and you can order and eat right there. But for some reason we were not tempted, we were tired from the road, we just wanted to take a walk and return to the camp site.
Further, the trail leads past a canal, or a bay, along which water slowly flows from the Snake Lake and flows into the Serima River, which in turn flows into Iskanderkul.
Here it is, Serpentine Lake.
From here a good view of the poplar grove by the lake and the gorge of the Serima river.
The water in the Snake Lake is really clear.
Photo from the other side of the lake.
We reached the other side, it is slightly swampy and a stream or whatever you call it, but the water does not flow in it, but costs.
Crossing this stream, we find ourselves in a poplar grove. Earlier, even before the weather station and camp sites appeared here, various kinds of expeditions and passing caravans usually stopped here in this grove. Here, just along the Serim gorge, there is a trail to the Asprokha pass - a pass over the northern shoulder of the White Bars peak, through which one could get into the gorge of the Arg River. Previously, this road was often used.
After passing through a poplar grove, we get to the Serima River. It was raining in the upper reaches of the river, so this view, usually the water is clear.
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