ALMATY
Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest metropolis, is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan's trading and cultural hub. Landmarks include the Central State Museum, displaying thousands of historic Kazakh artifacts. In the center is Panfilov Park, home to the bright-yellow towers of Zenkov Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church.
Day Wise Itinerary
DAY 01
Welcome to Almaty,
On arrival at Almaty, you will be met by our local representative. After a brief meet and greet at the airport, we proceed to the Hotel by bus. We will then proceed to check-in at hotel as per standard check in time and spend the rest of the day for Leisure. Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan with a population of 2 million. Previously, Almaty served as both the capital of Kazakhstan's independent state and the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (1991–97). At an elevation of 2,300–3,000 feet (700–900 metres), it is situated in the northern Trans-Ili Alatau foothills, where the Bolshaya and Malaya Almaatinka rivers burst onto the plain. Overnight stay at the hotel in Almaty.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Almaty.
DAY 2
Visit Shymbulak
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Shymbulak ski resort by a spectacular drive followed by the famous 3 tier cableway. we will continue our journey through the Tian Shan Mountains to Shymbulak Ski Resort. The resort is considered to be one of the best ski resorts in Central Asia. Once at the ski resort, explore skiing (by own), snowboarding (by own), or just admiring the stunning views. An all-day entertainment for the whole family with activities such as Zip Lining, Paragliding, Horse riding (By own) etc.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Almaty.
DAY 03
Visit Charyn Canyon
After breakfast at Hotel, today we will have Excursion to Charyn Canyon. It resembles the famous Grand Canyon of Colorado in the US in miniature. The scenery of these places is amazing! The unusual nature of these mountains is that you do not need to climb there, in reverse; you should go down along the road. Only after descending into the steppe, you can find yourself in the mountains. Lunch will be served in the yurts on the bottom of canyons. In evening, enjoy Dinner at Restaurant.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Almaty.
DAY 04
Almaty City Tour- Departure
After breakfast, wake up to a pleasant morning in Almaty and have your breakfast at the hotel. Later, get ready and board your transfers as we head out to explore this capital city. On this city tour, we will visit the oldest garden in Almaty called the - Panlov’s 28 Guardsmen. Stroll through the garden to visit the famous Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral) which is the second-highest wooden Orthodox church in the world. We will also visit the World War II memorial dedicated to the Panlove Heroes. Depart with a lot of cultural experiences, pictures of scenic landscapes and happy memories back to India