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Almaty, Big Almaty Lake & the Tien Shan

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Kazakhstan - Almaty, Big Almaty Lake & Charyn Canyon

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The place

Snow peaks above a green city, the turquoise Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon's red cliffs and the futuristic capital Astana — Central Asia's most accessible adventure.

Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country, has become a favourite short-haul escape from India. Almaty, the leafy former capital, sits at the foot of the Tien Shan mountains — the Shymbulak ski resort and Kok-Tobe hill are a cable-car ride away, and the glacial Big Almaty Lake glows turquoise in an alpine bowl just outside the city. A day trip reaches Charyn Canyon, a miniature Grand Canyon of red rock often called the Valley of Castles. The modern capital Astana (Nur-Sultan) showcases futuristic architecture — the Bayterek Tower, the Khan Shatyr tent and gleaming ministries. With visa-free or easy e-visa access, short flight times and a mix of mountains, lakes and cities, Kazakhstan offers a fresh, uncrowded destination.

Signature moments

What you'll remember.

Big Almaty LakeShymbulak & Kok-Tobe cable carsCharyn Canyon day tripAlmaty city & Green BazaarMedeu skating rinkAstana futuristic architecture

Things to do

Experiences worth the journey.

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Big Almaty Lake

Drive up to the glacier-fed turquoise lake ringed by Tien Shan peaks.

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Charyn Canyon

Hike the red-rock Valley of Castles, a miniature Grand Canyon.

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Shymbulak Cable Car

Ride above Almaty to the ski slopes and Medeu skating rink.

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Astana Skyline

Tour the futuristic Bayterek Tower and Khan Shatyr in the capital.

The gallery

A glimpse of Kazakhstan.

Good to know

Before you go.

Indian passport holders get visa-free entry for short stays (up to 14 days) — confirm current rules before travel.

Almaty is a short, convenient flight from India — great for a 4-5 night trip.

Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) — carry some cash; cards work in the cities.

Mountain weather changes fast — Big Almaty Lake can be cold even in summer.

Russian and Kazakh are the main languages; a translation app helps.