Trip from Almaty to the Tekes River -
Nature of the Tekes River, River Trips -
The Tekes River Valley is a landmark of the Almaty region. The Tekes River is part of the Ili River basin. It originates on the slopes of the Terskey Alatau Mountains. Ten small rivers flow into the river. The largest are the Orto-Kokpak, Ulken-Kokpak, and Bayankol. The total length of the Tekes River is 438 km, 218 km of which are in Kazakhstan. Below the village of Tekes, there is an artificial reservoir and a hydroelectric power station.
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How to get there and visit -
The river is located in the Raimbek district of the Almaty region. The distance from Almaty to the Tekes River is approximately 385 km as the crow flies. The main landmark here is the village of Tekes and its hydroelectric power station. Once in this area, continue up the valley. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended for traveling along the Tekes River valley.
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Tourist Information
There is no infrastructure for traveling along this route, so we will bring all the necessary equipment for setting up a base camp in tents. We will also have a field kitchen with all the necessary cooking equipment.
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