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Useful travel guides for Almaty and Kazakhstan. Where to go, what to see, how to prepare for your trip.
Kok-Tobe Almaty: How to Get Up, Cable Car Hours and Prices
Kok-Tobe in Almaty: cable car, minibus or on foot, prices and hours with dates, maintenance closures, and how to plan a day or sunset visit.
Shymbulak by Season: Is It Open? Summer, Ski Season and Lift Closures
Is Shymbulak open this month? Summer, the ski season and lift maintenance closures by year, how to get up and what is known about prices.
Is Almaty Safe? What Official Travel Advice Says, and What to Do
Is Almaty safe for tourists? What UK, Canadian, US and Australian advice says, what the Indian embassy tells travelers, and practical steps for taxis, nights and mountains.
Almaty in Autumn: September, October and November Guide
Almaty in autumn month by month: weather and first snow, what closes for maintenance, day trips by month, what to wear and what to skip.
Medeu and Shymbulak in Summer: Full One-Day Guide
What to do at Medeu and Shymbulak in summer: one-day route, cable car prices, cafes and practical tips
Almaty in Spring: Monthly Guide — March, April, May (2026)
Almaty in March and May feel like completely different cities: from +5°C and snow to +25°C, greenery, and open mountain trails
Things to Do in Almaty: 25 Places with Prices and Maps 2026
Almaty guide 2026: 25 places to visit — parks, museums, restaurants and mountain views. Prices, hours and maps included
Where to Go for Nauryz 2026 from Almaty: 6 Destinations
Ethno village, Tamgaly-Tas, Charyn, Kolsai, Chundzha — routes within 300 km of the city
Almaty in Winter: 30 Places to Visit and Things to See (2026)
Almaty in winter: where to walk, which museums to visit, and the best hikes and day trips
Kaindy Lake from Almaty: The Drive, Prices and Season 2026
Kaindy Lake guide from Almaty 2026: 300 km drive often combined with Kolsai, eco fees and seasons
Assy Plateau from Almaty: Road, Camping and Stargazing 2026
Assy Plateau guide from Almaty 2026: 3–4 hour drive, camping under the stars, seasons and what to pack
Issyk Lake from Almaty: Route, Prices and When to Go 2026
Issyk Lake guide from Almaty 2026: how to get there (70 km), prices, weather by season and what to pack
Kolsai Lakes from Almaty: Trek to Kolsai-2 and 3, Prices 2026
Guide to Kolsai Lakes from Almaty 2026: trails to Kolsai-2 and 3, seasons, eco fees and where to stay overnight
Charyn Canyon from Almaty: How to Get There, Prices and Season 2026
Charyn Canyon guide from Almaty 2026: the drive, eco fees, best season to visit and where to stay overnight