Day tours and excursions in the mountains of Almaty -
Mountain natural attractions in Kazakhstan -
Tereshkova Peak is a mountain peak located at an altitude of 3,400 meters above sea level in the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau near the city of Almaty, as well as the Tereshkova Mountain pass near the peak. The peak is very popular among fans of outdoor activities and hiking in the mountains, as well as the mountain is interesting for connoisseurs of mountain landscapes and mountain panoramas. The peak is easily accessible and well suited for collectors of hiking to mountain peaks and mountain peaks. The mountain is part of the Terisbutak mountain range and is its highest point. The hike to the top starts from Gorelnik gorge, through the famous Gorelnik waterfalls and further through the Trapezium Mountain pass (this is the easiest, shortest and most convenient route). At the entrance to the Gorelnik gorge there is a Gorelnik hot water spring located above the Medeo tract, which is easily accessible by bus or taxi. There are also other routes from the Kok-Zhailau mountain plateau, which can be reached on foot through the Kazachka gorge (Turisbutak) from the Big Almaty Gorge or from the Small Almaty Gorge through Prosveshchenets. From the top of Tereshkova Peak, there is a beautiful mountain panorama of such sights of Ile-Alatau Park as: Big Almaty Lake, peak Yuny Geolog, Sovetov Peak, Molodezhny Peak, Ozerny Peak, Talgar Peak and Ordzhonikidze Peak.
How to get there and visit -
Tereshkova Peak is located in the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau near the city of Almaty, between the Big Almaty Gorge and the Small Almaty Gorge, Ile-Alatau Park, Almaty Nature Reserve, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°05'55"N 77°01'21"E
Information -
Tereshkova Peak is named after Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova, the first Soviet female cosmonaut. She was the first woman to fly into space in 1963 (and the only one before Svetlana Savitskaya's space flight in 1982) and the only woman in the history of cosmonautics to fly solo, i.e., in solo flight. On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova launched aboard the Vostok-6 spacecraft from the Baikonur cosmodrome (Kazakhstan) on an almost three-day journey into space, completing 48 orbits around the Earth. Her radio call sign was "The Seagull." On June 19, she landed near Novosibirsk, where Tereshkova was greeted with delight. In Moscow, she was awarded the title of "Cosmonaut of the Soviet Union".
Safety in the mountains -
When making a mountain hike to Tereshkova Mountain Peak, be sure to use the services of certified mountain guides, mountain guides will prepare you for the hike, instruct you and guide you safely along the route. Do not go to the mountains alone, do not go off the trail, do not go close to rocky cliffs, snowy ledges and stormy rivers. Correctly calculate your physical strength for staying in the mountains, if you feel unwell, be able to stop in time and turn back, inform your mountain guide about your condition. Keep an eye on the weather and choose clear sunny days for your trip. During the hike, always stay in a group so that everyone is always in sight of each other, always wait for stragglers. Do not walk in the mountains at night or in the dark. Calculate your time in the mountains correctly, try to return in the afternoon before dusk and total darkness, be sure to consult with mountain guides about this. Use special sportswear and equipment for hiking in the mountains. Do not go to the mountains in slates, slippers and light soft shoes, take care of your feet, the soles of your feet should be protected by reliable mountain shoes for trekking and hiking with ankle fixation. Do not forget about altitude sickness and the need for acclimatization in the mountainous area, for a further comfortable stay in the mountains. There are also ticks in the mountains in the spring season (May). We recommend that you do not visit the mountains during this period.
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