One-day and multi-day hikes in the mountains of Almaty -
High-mountain attractions of the Alpine region -
Left Talgar Gorge is a picturesque mountain gorge, part of the national Almaty reserve and located in the Zailiysky Alatau mountains. The gorge is very popular among fans of active recreation and multi-day mountain trips. The gorge is the western part of the main Talgar gorge, through which the turbulent mountain river Talgar flows. To visit the gorge, you need to get to the Big Talgar Pass by the Medeo-Chimbulak cable car, which begins in the Medeu tract just below the Medeo high-mountain skating rink (sports complex). It is also possible to get to the gorge through the Butakovskiy Pass along another mountain route, which runs near the Furmanov Peak. Through the Left Talgar Gorge you can get to such places as Solnechnaya Polyana, Kazpi Glade, Tourists Pass, and along the way we will see the Dmitriev Glacier. There is a 5-day route called Almaty Krugosvetka around the city of Almaty. The route is not difficult and very picturesque.
How to get there and visit -
The Left Talgar Gorge is located behind the Bolshoi Talgar Pass above the Shymbulak sports base, the upper reaches of the Tulgar Gorge, Medeu District, Almaty Region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°09'32"N 77°10'01"E
Safety -
When hiking in the Left Talgar Gorge, be sure to use the services of certified mountain guides, mountain guides will prepare you for the hike, instruct you and safely lead you along the route. Do not go to the mountains alone, do not leave the path, do not go close to rock cliffs and snow cornices, watch the weather and choose clear sunny days for your trip to the mountains. During the hike, always stay in a group so that everyone is always in sight of each other, always wait for those who lag behind. Do not walk in the mountains at night and in the dark. Calculate your time in the mountains wisely, be sure to consult with mountain guides on this matter. For a hike in the mountains, use special sportswear and equipment, do not go to the mountains in flip-flops, slippers and light soft shoes, take care of your feet, 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 a mountainous area for a further comfortable stay in the mountains.
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