Kazakhstan

We invite you to visit the ancient and at the same time the young country  with mysterious name and peculiar history. Kazakhstan is located in the very heart of Eurasia flung  for the northern coast of Kaspiy sea to the eastern branches of Altay, from Siberia to the snow peals of the Western Tian-Shan the severe beauty of which was chanted by Kazakh poets in their creation.

The majesty of mountainous peaks, fairy brilliance of glaciers, soft duckiness and unrepeatable aroma of pine forests, everlasting enigma of desert, enchanting canyons, emerald  expanse of alpine lakes and amazing sunrises and sunsets will fill your soul  with joy and you will undoubtedly keep the unforgettable reminiscences of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan’s nature is Asia’s face

In Kazakhstan  tourists shall be provided with the unique possibilities to visit the diverse  nature zones within one day: from sand deserts and steppes up to the highest peaks and everlasting glaciers.

The different tourist routes across  the picturesque mountains of Zailisky Alatau and Kungey Alatau of 1-15 day duration, including the ravels towards the lake of Issyk-Kul shall be offered. Traveling in the mountains of Tian-Shan, you will see fir forests, alpine meadows, tempestuous rivers, alpine lakes close to snow peaks. Practically, all routes start in the city of Almaty located on the height of 700m above the sea level. The pedestrian part of routes continues in different rifts from the height of 1500-1800 m. Maximum height of passes to overcome is 4500 m above the sea level. Ascents to the peaks of Zailisky Alatau, including the peak of Talgar (5017m) are of interest to alpine climbing amateurs. The offered travels are of interest both to the beginners and experienced mountain amateur.

Desert, near desert…The famous barrows of Besshatyr (five marquees) are located just here, among the branches of Jungar-based Alatau not far from Almaty. These are huge hills reaching 20 high and 100 m of diameter. They are the burial places of Saxon chiefs of the VII – III centuries  B.C.

The mountains of Alatau fancifully cut with erosion, the Red Rocks and the nature wonder, Singing Sand Hill will undoubtedly draw your attention. It’s a sand ridge  of 3 km long and 100 m high has unusual feature:  sometimes in summer when the wind blows, the mountain starts emitting powerful uninterrupted boom similar to airplane buzz. It’s impossible to leave unattended the picturesque  Charinsky canyon and the fairy “Valley of Castles”.

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