Trekking in Left Talgar and Big Almaty lake and gorge, Almaty province
We suggest you go to the Almaty mountains for 3-4 days along the Big Almaty Around the World Route. Talgar pass, Talgar gorge, Talgar river and further passage through the pass of tourists to the Big Almaty gorge.
- Distance of the route:
41 km
- Season time:
July – September 3 months
- Best time:
July - August
- Group size:
not more 8 person
- Days & nights:
4 days - 3 nights
Tour itinerary:
Almaty – Medeo Gorge – Chimbulak Resort (2,200 meters above sea level) – Bolshoi Talgar Pass (3,163 meters above sea level) – Maly Talgar Pass (3,100 meters above sea level) – Left Talgar River (2,250 meters above sea level) – Alpine Rose Meadow (31 km).
We leave Almaty for the Medeo Gorge. After a fourteen-kilometer ride, we'll take the funicular up to the Bolshoi Talgar Pass. The cable car ride is 7.5 kilometers. If the third cable car isn't operational, we'll only have to ascend to the "20th pillar," from where we'll hike to the pass, where we'll begin our hike through the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. From the pass, we'll head to the Alpine Rose meadow, a nine-kilometer journey that takes four to five hours. Lunch will be served during the hike.
Next, we descend to the Maly Talgarsky Pass and continue into the Left Talgar Gorge, passing a small lake and descending to the Sauruk-Sai Stream, which flows from the lower moraine of the Bogdanovich Glacier, which we saw from the Bolshoi Talgarsky Pass. We then follow a well-trodden trail to the Maly Talgarsky Pass, a small ridge.
After an hour's journey, we reach the Left Talgar River. We continue along the left bank of the river through a dense coniferous forest. Passing through the forest, we reach the Alpine Rose meadow. We set up camp, have dinner, and rest.
Alpine Rose Glade – Confluence of the Turistov and Levy Talgar Rivers]
Alpine Rose Glade – Solnechnaya Polyana (2,722 meters above sea level) – Confluence of the Turistov and Levy Talgar Rivers (2,836 meters above sea level) (9 km, 4-5 hours).
After breakfast, we'll ascend the gorge, leaving behind a zone of coniferous forests and finding ourselves among rocky slopes and snow-capped mountain peaks. After passing Solnechnaya Polyana, the trail heads south, and we follow it along the left bank of the Levy Talgar River. We'll have lunch en route. Nine kilometers later, reaching the confluence of the Turistov and Levy Talgar Rivers, we'll set up camp, have dinner, and rest.
Confluence of the Touristov and Left Talgar Rivers – Confluence of the Ozernaya and Touristov Rivers]
Confluence of the Touristov and Left Talgar Rivers – Touristov Glacier – Touristov Pass (4,000 meters above sea level) – Kyzyl-Sai tract (3,600 meters above sea level) – Confluence of the Ozernaya and Touristov Rivers (3,120 meters above sea level) (14 km).
After breakfast, we'll head southwest along the right bank of the Touristov River, whose source originates from the glacier of the same name. Leaving behind green meadows, we find ourselves among rocky slopes, and the trail will run along the rocks of the moraine of the Touristov Glacier. We then proceed to Touristov Pass, passing small moraine lakes.
From the pass, we'll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and peaks, including Sovetskikh Alpinistov, SSU (Sverdlovsk State University), Dzerzhinsky, Sovetov Peak, Lokomotiv Peak, Pogrebetsky Peak, Tuyuksu Peak, and Ozerny Peak. After enjoying the panorama, we'll head to one of the Tuyuksu Horseshoe peaks, where we'll see a breathtaking panorama of the Maloalmatinskoye Gorge. We'll have lunch en route.
Next, we'll descend from the pass westward along the bank of Turistov Stream into the Kyzylsay tract. Our route then follows an old, overgrown road that leads us to the confluence of the Turistov and Ozernaya Rivers. We'll set up camp, have dinner, and rest.
Confluence of the Tourists and Ozernaya Rivers – Almaty
Confluence of the Tourists and Ozernaya Rivers – Big Almaty Lake (2,527 meters above sea level) – Almaty (37 km).
After breakfast, we'll head to Big Almaty Lake, a nine-kilometer journey that takes about four hours. We'll have lunch en route. Descending to the lake, we'll take a stroll and finish our hike through the Northern Tien Shan mountains. We'll depart for Almaty.
Visa support for Kazakhstan.
All transfers as per the program.
Full meals during the hike (three breakfasts, four lunches, and three dinners).
Porters will transport personal belongings (a porter will transport a maximum of 15 kg of personal belongings free of charge).
Accommodation in twin tents.
Translator and guide services.
Entrance and environmental fees.
Permits for special areas.
Accommodation in twin tents during the tour.
Guide consultations.
Mineral water during crossings.
Any deviations from the program described above.
Food and drinks not included in the program.
Tourist's personal expenses: medical insurance.
Tips, additional excursions not included in the tour program.
Alcoholic beverages.
Kazakhstani visa cost.
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