About Ile-Alatau National Park

The Ile-Alatau National Park is a hiker’s paradise. Found between the Turgen Gorge and the Chemolgan River, the park covers 200,000 hectares of land in Kazakhstan.

Go for an outing in the Zailiysky Alatau mountain range. Hike through the forests and meadows along glaciers and lakes. Some of the peaks are over 4,000 m high. Take your cameras for scenic pictures of the valley. You may also get a glimpse of some of the wildlife. Snow leopards, brown bears, vultures, eagles, and deer call the Ile-Alatau National Park home.

Some of Kazakhstan’s biggest attractions are within the park’s boundaries. Be sure to visit Big Almaty Lake, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, and the Medeu Stadium while you’re visiting.
 

Must See

There are many attractions contained within Ile-Alatau National Park , A few of these are:

  •  Big Almaty Lake
  •  Bellagio
  • Chalet Shymbulak Meat Restaurant
  • Tau Dastarkhan
  • Assorti Shymbulak
  • Kosmostantsia
  • Tuyuksu Meteorological Station
  • Issyk Lake. 
  • Turgen Gorge. 
  • Kolsai Lakes. 
  • Lake Kaindy. 
  • Charyn Canyon. 
  • Altyn-Emel National Park.
     

How to reach

Wondering how can you reach Ile-Alatau National Park, well you can either take a flight, train, bus, taxi or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you. 
If you take a train it takes 14 hours 28 minutes and will cost you 6,451.99 KZT to 16,870.6 KZT.

If you take a bus it takes 17 hours 53 minutes cost you 5,955.69 KZT


If you drive from Astana to Ile-Alatau National Park it takes approximately 17hours and 45minutes

Tips

  • Before you plan your trip to Ile-Alatau National Park make sure you are well organized. 
  • Carry enough water, stay hydrated. 
  • Arrive early to beat the heat.
  • Make sure you also carry sunscreen, hat, etc.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • People with mobility impairments may have difficulties.
  • Do carry your camera. 
  • Can pack some snacks for the journey.

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Waiting Time

Yes the long queue can be avoided if you buy tickets online in advance

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

7 to 8 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 10.13°C

 

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