I wrote a negative review about Kok Tobe, so I will tell you about where it is really beautiful. But you need to be physically prepared, or find a special taxi, finding this taxi is difficult and exp… Full review by Prazdnikprazdnik
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I’ve just came back from visiting Big Almaty Lake. Prior to visiting I spent a lot of time researching the best way to visit and this was my experience. Firstly I pre-booked an e-bike through “elect… Full review by IheartEurope2018
Sep 4, 2024
Green blue waters ; be prepared to spend money or hike a long way. We followed Instructions From Reddit and trip advisor. Thanks To The Community For All The Little And Help. We took Yandex up to ay… Full review by Narayananpr
Hello, i wanted to know how risky is it to go to big almaty lake & shymbaluk. Risky i meant by altitude. Are there facilities up there if one gets altitude sickness? Is there any day tours available which take even oxygen mask for precaution? I want to see big almat lake without climbing. I will go by car see it from the point take pic & go to shymbaluk next and come back.
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Hello, you won't get altitude sickness in Big Almaty Lake or Shymbulak as their altitude is relative low. You do not need to climb Almaty Lake, just drive to the Lake, step out of the …
Hello, you won't get altitude sickness in Big Almaty Lake or Shymbulak as their altitude is relative low. You do not need to climb Almaty Lake, just drive to the Lake, step out of the car and you can see it from the top without having to even walk far. There are no facilities in Big Almaty Lake if you get altitude sickness. I am not sure if Shymbulak has a medical center. I do not know if there are any tours that take oxygen mask as precaution. You can't drive yourself to Shymbaluk as it is not permitted; you either take a special taxi located at Medeo or you need to get a cable car. I prefer the taxi and it is a set fee of about 3,000 tenge one way.
Yeah, I think so. I have visited there in mid-April and it was beautiful - still some snow around, but plenty of warm days and mild weather. Hope this helps
Best is take a pvt. taxi,this way you go at your own pace,stay as long as you want and also have the opportunity of visiting the falcon centre which lies just in the foot hill.The taxi takes …
Best is take a pvt. taxi,this way you go at your own pace,stay as long as you want and also have the opportunity of visiting the falcon centre which lies just in the foot hill.The taxi takes you both ways. However the lake approach may be closed owing to snow;so you may have to view it from the road.
I've heard tourists have come into trouble trying to get down to the lake? Is it still possible to hike down to the water? Is it worth the day trip from Almaty? thanks
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DO NOT GO DOWN TO THE LAKE AND DO NOT TRY AND HIKE AROUND THE LAKE -- It cost me USD100 to get out of trouble. You can go on the grass area just over the road …
DO NOT GO DOWN TO THE LAKE AND DO NOT TRY AND HIKE AROUND THE LAKE -- It cost me USD100 to get out of trouble. You can go on the grass area just over the road but if you go down to the lake edge the police will nab you and you will be threatened with 15 days in jail for "breaking the laws of Kazakhstan". The police will say there are signs warning this but of course there are none.
I would like to know any cheaper way to go to Big Almaty Lake? The day tour offered by travel agency is very expansive.
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Well i think once you reach almarasan by bus which leaves from Al farabi Navoi junction you can hire a car to BAL for maximum 10000 return. I would pay 5
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