Top 3 most beautiful trekking routes in Almaty

Hiking along the Turgen . Gorge

This route is suitable for beginners with trekking (hiking) who want to enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature. Hiking along the Turgen Gorge is more than simply wandering and taking photos, but it also brings you to the charming Medvezhiy Falls (also known as Bear Falls). Folk legend says that if a person takes a sip of the water from the waterfall pouring down from the sky, that person will look younger, stronger and more energetic. You will begin your exciting journey at the canyon and begin walking along the trails, leading to beautiful views of the immense steppe. You will pass by a huge monument of the majestic Golden Saka Warrior. It will take you about 1 hour to get to the side of the beautiful waterfall, where you can experience the crystal clear cool water. Surrounded by rocks and lush flora, Medvezhiy waterfall is an ideal check-in place, marking your journey to conquer nature. After enjoying the fresh air at the waterfall, you will continue walking along the forest path and arrive at a salmon farm where you can relax with fishing and then enjoy the food. Delicious, nutritious food made from fresh salmon to recharge the energy you just expended on your journey to conquer the Turgen gorge.

Road to Big Almaty Peak with a beautiful view of Big Almaty Lake

This route requires you to have good fitness and climbing skills because it will take you to the top of Big Almaty, one of the most beautiful peaks in Kazakhstan. The first destinations of the route are the Dzusaly-Kezen Passage and the Kosmostanciya (Space Station). The Space Station can be reached by car by paved road. After going through the roadblock, you will reach a small town where you can rent a room and stay overnight. There is a hiking path leading to the high, majestic mountains, where the beginning of the journey to conquer the mysterious nature will begin. This fairly flat road will take you to Mramorniy Passage with two gorges on either side: Big Almaty Gorge and Pokhodnoe. The journey to conquer the top of Big Almaty mountain will also be quite difficult because the roads are quite steep, rugged and there will be many rocks. And it takes you about 2.5-3 hours to reach the top of Big Almaty mountain where you will feel like you are touching the clouds and especially have a panoramic view of the ancient capital of Almaty and some surrounding areas if the weather is good. beautiful weather. A picnic in a vast, majestic space will recharge you before saying goodbye to the beautiful Big Almaty and returning to the center of the ancient capital.

Journey to conquer Charyn Gorge and Valley of Castles (Valley of Castles)

Charyn Canyon is known as a miniature replica of the Grand Canyon in North America. The canyon that Mother Nature has created next to the ancient capital of Almaty, will leave you with an unforgettable impression. You can go down the canyon by car; but, if you are a lover of challenging hiking trails, you can choose to explore this place in your own way. You will be extremely impressed with the Valley of Castles created by nature millions of years ago. Anyone who comes here will think that they are lost in another planet with countless castles in many different shapes. An extremely interesting experience that you can choose is to spend the night in the canyon in a wooden house or a cozy small tent. The delicious grilled meat is sure to make you heartbroken and unforgettable for an evening in harmony with the wild nature.