Mountain meadows in the Almaty mountains -
Mountain hike along the Left Talgar River -
Sunny Meadow is a beautiful mountain meadow, located at an altitude of 2650 meters above sea level in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains, surrounded by dense coniferous forest and high mountain peaks. The name of the meadow speaks for itself: the sun always shines here, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere even on cool days. This place is ideal for rest, pitching tents and preparing for further mountain hikes. The meadow is very popular among lovers of active recreation and hiking in the mountains as a checkpoint on an interesting mountain route called the "Big Almaty Round-the-World", which lasts from 4 to 6 days or even more. You can get to the meadow through the Big Talgar Pass, to which the Medeo-Chimbulak cable car leads from the Medeo tract. You can also get to the glade via the Butakovskiy Pass along the route from the Butakovskiy Gorge. You can also get to the glade via the mountain route from the Big Almaty Gorge via the Tourists Pass.
Sunny Meadow is beautiful at any time of the year. In spring and summer, it is buried in greenery, in autumn it pleases with golden colors, and in winter it turns into a snowy fairy tale. The best time to visit is from May to October, when the weather is most stable, and daytime temperatures are comfortable for hiking. This is a place where you can enjoy nature, take a break from the bustle of the city and recharge with the energy of the mountains. Regardless of whether you are looking for adventure or just a quiet place for solitude, this location will definitely leave an unforgettable impression.
How to get there and visit -
Solnechnaya Polyana (Sunny Meadow) is located in the Ile-Alatau Mountain Park in the upper reaches of the Left Talgar Gorge, the Left Talgar River Valley, Talgar District, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°04'51"N 77°09'51"E
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