Traveling through the mountain villages of Kazakhstan -
Book a guest house or hotel in Saty village -
Saty village is a small picturesque village in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, located in the foothills of the Tien Shan. This place serves as a gateway to the famous Kolsay lakes and Kaindy lake, attracting travelers from all over the world. The locals of the village are very hospitable and friendly, here you can rent cozy guest houses or small hotels for rest and spending time during your trip to the Kolsay Lakes National Park. You can also taste traditional Kazakh cuisine both in guest houses and in local cafes. The nature around the village is incredible and stunning, around the village there are mountains, pine forests and flowering valleys. The Shilik (Chilik) River flows near the village, and the Kolsay River flows into this river, which flows out of the Kolsay Lakes. The road that leads to the village is no less picturesque. This cozy village serves as an ideal base for travelers eager to immerse themselves in the wild nature of the Northern Tien Shan.
How to get there and visit -
The village of Saty is located 290 kilometers from the city of Almaty, 66 kilometers from the village of Kegen, Kolsay Lakes National Park, Kegen district, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°04'09"N 78°24'29"E
Information -
The climate in the area of the village of Saty is moderately continental: in summer the air warms up to +20 ... + 25 ° C, and the nights remain cool, in winter the temperature drops to -10 ... - 15 ° C, and in the mountains, it is even colder. The area around Saty is made up of endless spruce forests, alpine meadows, turbulent rivers and snow-capped peaks, creating stunning landscapes at any time of year. In spring, the slopes are covered with a carpet of flowers, and in autumn they burst into gold and crimson. Tourists come here for trekking to the Kolsai Lakes - three turquoise pearls hidden among the mountains at altitudes from 1800 to 2850 meters. Particularly popular is the "Middle Lake Kolsai", surrounded by cliffs and coniferous trees, which can be reached on foot or horseback. "Upper Lake Kolsai" attracts more experienced travelers with steep paths and a long mountain trek. If you do not want to go to the mountains, you can visit the "First Lake Kolsay", it is the most easily accessible, you can also rent a guest house on this lake and stay overnight, you can rent a boat on the lake and walk on it along the water surface of the lake. 30 km from the village of Saty lies Lake Kaindy - where the flooded forest with fir trunks sticking out of the water creates a mystical atmosphere. In the village and its surroundings there are guest houses and yurt camps where you can stay in comfort, try Kazakh cuisine (beshbarmak, kumys) and listen to local legends around the fire. Horseback riding tours, jeep tours and photo tours are organized.
The village of Saty is a door to the world of wild nature, where every day begins with a view of the mountains, and adventures await around the first turn of the trail. This is an ideal place to get acquainted with the nature of Kazakhstan, the traditions of local residents and the starting point for unforgettable adventures in the mountains!
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