5N Almaty with Mountains 5 Nights / 6 Days

14:30 Hrs Welcome to Almaty!! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by our English-speaking office staff in the arrival’s hall.

15:55 Hrs Our team will escort the group to their vehicle. Proceed to your hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel group will check-in to their respective rooms.

18:00 Hrs ALMATY CITY TOUR

Republic Square or The New Square is Almaty’s main and central squares which is used for public events. This square had the former Presidential Palace which is now used as Municipal offices along with the Akimat House, The Monument of Independence, The Central State Museum, and many other influential buildings of the area. The Square was created because due to increase of population, the old square could not accommodate people during festival and other events. Hence the new Square or the Republic Square was opened in 1980 and ever since has served an area for celebrations, mass parades, rallies, festivals. To make it more beautiful, the area was decorated with lush green cover of deciduous and coniferous trees.

The First President Park is named after the First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and was opened to the general public in November 2011. This park is located at the intersection of the Navoi Street and Al- Farabi Avenue in Bostandyk district of Almaty and with a total area of 73 hectares it has become one of the favourites among the residents and tourists of Almaty.

20:00 Hrs Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

08:00 Hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Hrs VISIT TO SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT

Proceed on an excursion to the beautiful mountain resort of Shymbulak Ski resort including Gondola tickets to level 3 and services of our English-speaking guide.

“Shymbulak Ski Resort” is located in the beautiful Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain at 2260 m above sea level. It is 25 Km from the city centre of Almaty city and has an average temperature of +25C in the summer & -7C in the winter months. The average snowfall is around 1.5M. It is usually very sunny as the average number of sunny days a year can reach 90%. Ski season is normally beginning in December and can run into April.

The ski slopes are served by Gondola cars from “Medeu” to the base of Shymbulak, 2260 m above sea level. This Gondola is the world’s third-longest Gondola with a length of 4.5 KM. The Gondola has 114 comfortable cabins for all guests of the resort and has the capacity of 2,000 people per hour. The Ski resort has six lifts that service the mountains. Two combination lifts (Combi1 & Combi2) that have both quad-chairs and 8 passenger cabins, two quad-chair lifts. The lift system will take you to Talgar pass where you are 3180 m above sea level. A vertical rise of 920 m. The majestic mountain view with snowy slopes and evergreen Tien Shan are spectacular and must be seen.

Located in the resort is a hotel, restaurants, café and coffee shop with a variety of cuisine to suit all taste.

Time at leisure.

14:00 Hrs Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

17:00 Hrs Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral

The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city.

Zenkov Cathedral’, is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time.

Later Return to the hotel for relaxation.

20:00 Hrs Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

07:00 – 10:00 Hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Hrs Visit to Issyk Lake!!

The Issyk Lake tour is especially designed for all mountain lovers who can first hike to

the beautiful cliffs called ‘The Kremlin walls’ and later camp at the lake side taking in the

fresh air and scenic beauty. The tour would start by taking you to the spectacular gorges

of Trans-Ili- Alatau along the Kuldja tract famous for trade caravans. In between, you

would get a dose on history, as the tour would take you to see the burial mounds of the

Saka Period, the Ostrich Farm and the Issyk Barrow. The route would finally take you to

Issyk Lake, where you can enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the turquoise water

surface and a view of the surrounding area. One can click photographs to seize the

moment or can just laze around and read a book or soak in the silence of the natural

beauty.

14:00 Hrs Lunch at Indian restaurant.

17:00 Hrs GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHAT CHOCOLATE SHOP

If you are among these, who don’t like to go to a mall and prefer the outdoor market

among fresh air and belong to the old-school shopping type, then without wasting any

time, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Paniflov Park in

Almaty. Also, known as the Green Market, this market is your typical local market where

you can purchase everything starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and

furniture. The key to shopping here is that you should have a flair for bargaining and you

can get everything at a very reasonable rate.

You will be delighted to see the colourful atmosphere and the variety of goods available.

Right next door is the famous Rakhat Chocolate shop. Rakhat which means pleasure in

Kazakh is the oldest manufactures of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. Around

3500 workers work in basically 2 factories, one located in Almaty and one in Shymkent

city. They also make chocolates for people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie

products like candies, cookies and waffles are a range among the people and tourists

20:00 Hrs Dinner at Indian restaurant

08:00 Hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 HrsWALKING TOUR OF PANFILOV PROMENADE

Panfilov street is another gorgeous pedestrian street that will help you dive into a true Almaty spirit. While passing through, you will be introduced to a Soviet Era architecture masterpiece. On top of it all, it is a favourite place for street artist to perform, so live music & street performance will be accommodating your journey. The tour starts from Abay Opera theatre and end on Arbat street.

14:00 Hrs Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

16:00 Hrs VISIT TO KOK TOBE HILL

KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the KokTobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

20:00 Hrs Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

07:00 Hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 Hrs Excursion to Charyn Canyon

Discover the natural splendor of Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon on a day excursion that caters to all ages. These stunning destinations offer more than just breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures; they are complemented by charming restaurants, bars, and cafes nearby, providing delicious culinary experiences amidst nature's wonders. Ideal for families and explorers, this journey combines the thrill of exploration with the pleasure of gastronomy, ensuring a memorable experience in any season.

14:00 Hrs Indian Lunch (1Veg Biryani, 1 Sandwich, 1 Apple & 1 Flavoured Yogurt)

Later Return to the hotel for relaxation.

20:00 Hrs Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful city. Our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination.