A Trip to the Kurty River from Almaty -
The Kurty River is a very beautiful river, flowing through the low mountains and hills of the Almaty region. Translated from the Mongolian language, the word "Kurty" means "valley with cliffs." Kurty is also the name of the reservoir of the same name. Wild Regel tulips bloom in the spring around the river and reservoir, giving the area a fairytale-like appearance.
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How to get there and visit -
The river flows through the Almaty region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The river is easily accessible from Almaty via a paved road. The distance to the Kurta Reservoir is approximately 90 kilometers, and travel time is 1-1.5 hours.
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Tourist Information
The river is 123 kilometers long and is a tributary of the Ili River. The Kurta River originates at the confluence of the Aksengir and Uzungargaly rivers.
Ancient human settlements, ancient burial sites, and rock paintings and petroglyphs dating back to the Bronze Age have been discovered in the area around the river.
The water in the Kurta River is potable. The Kurta Reservoir was built on the river. The river's water is used for irrigation and for local needs. In the summer, the river is only suitable for short swims; the water is cold.
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