Rest in Zailiysky Alatau

Holidays in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains are very diverse. Those who love picturesque nature and active recreation and at the same time want to organize a picnic in nature can visit one of the picturesque gorges of the Trans-Ili Alatau.

The Alma-Arasan Gorge is a favorite vacation spot for Almaty residents; lovers of country holidays come here on Sundays to be in nature, away from the bustle of the city. The left tributary of the Bolshaya Almatinka flows through the gorge, the river carries its cool waters and in the foothills merges with the Ozernaya River to form the Bolshaya Almatinka. On a hot summer day, it’s nice to sit on the bank of the river and enjoy the coolness of its waters. Here you can find raspberry, honeysuckle, rosehip and hawthorn bushes and drink tea after collecting fresh berries. This is not the only gorge in the Trans-Ili Alatau that you can visit for recreation.94118_priroda-kazakhstana-bedenko-20

 Issyk gorge. For gourmets, the Issyk gorge may be of particular interest since along the gorge there is an Ostrich Farm, where you can taste dishes made from ostrich meat and eggs. In the mountains there is Lake Issyk, which, against the backdrop of the majestic mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau, delights visitors with the beauty of its unique landscape, clean mountain air and the iridescent color of the water. The Talgar Gorge is located 20 kilometers from Almaty. There is a good asphalt road from the town of Talgar to the recreation area located along the gorge. Here, on the basis of a former pioneer camp, a recreation center has been organized, which for a reasonable fee can provide you with good conditions for recreation in the mountains. There is also a mountaineering camp in the gorge for those who want to do some sports.

The Turgen Gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau is located at 61 km. from the main Kuldzha highway. Along the route there are restaurants, hotels, camp sites and a famous trout farm, where you can go fishing, and the caught fish will be fried for lunch by local chefs. In the Turgen Gorge there are Bear and Buzgul waterfalls, which attract tourists with unforgettable landscapes. Clean air, saturated with the aroma of herbs and small splashes from waterfalls have a beneficial effect on a person’s emotional state. Being in such a place, you forget about the vanity of life and find harmony with nature and peace of mind.

 The Kaskelen Gorge is suitable for those who love virgin coniferous forests, fragrant alpine meadows and little-developed mountain peaks. The Kaskelen Gorge is located west of Almaty. A mountain river, Kaskelen, flows through the gorge, which originates in the glaciers of the Trans-Ili Alatau. To relax in the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau, you can choose any gorge that is unique in its own way; we have only listed a few of them.

Commenting is prohibited