Kazakhstan 05 Nights / 06 Days

Arrive Almaty international airport at 1805 Hrs Proceed to hotel and check in and relax

Dinner at Indian restaurant, transfer back to hotel Overnight stay at the hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel

10:00-13:00 Sightseeing Starting point of excursion – hotel of stay. You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its main attractions such as: The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan guided tour, locations to stop: the Republic Square and the Independence Monument, the Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abai, Astana Square, Abai Square and the Palace of the Republic.

13:30-14:30 Lunch at Indian restaurant 15:00 -17:00 Amazing Kok Tobe by cable car

Kok Tobe Park is located on a mountain at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level. The park has an amusement park, a shooting range, a zoo, restaurants, cafes and karaoke souvenir shops, areas with panoramic views of Almaty, children’s playgrounds, and a monument to the British group The Beatles.

The Koktobe TV tower is the hallmark of the city of Almaty;

17:00-18:00 Tour to Green Bazaar The Green Bazaar has been one of the most important shopping centres in the city for more than 140 years. The bazaar represents an oriental market, where is available everything from meat, spices and fruits to textiles and furniture. The Green Bazaar today is a popular place among tourists; travellers are attracted by the oriental exotic of the market, the opportunity to buy various souvenirs and national handicrafts. 18:00-19:00 Park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is one of the oldest parks in Almaty. On the territory of the Park there are several historical buildings of the early 20th century: the Ascension Cathedral, the Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, the House of Officers as well as the Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Flame in memory of the feat performed by the 28 Panfilov heroes during the defense of Moscow in WW2

Ascension Cathedral – belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church, is a unique wooden structure, located in the centre of the park. House of Officers. Located at the eastern entrance to the park, a through passage through it leads to the Eternal Flame of the Glory Memorial. Museum of Folk Musical Instruments. The building was built in 1908, and the collection numbers more than 1000 items.

19:30 Dinner at Indian Restaurant 21:00 Transfer to hotel

Overnight stay at the hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel

09:00-13:00 Excursion to Medeo and Shymbulak by cable car.

“Medeo” is the largest skating rink in the world, surrounded by the amazing mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Continuation of the tour – a ride by cable which connects the Medeo sports complex and Shymbulak ski resort. Its length is about 4.5 km. The route offers a stunning panorama of the snow-capped Alatau and the surrounding area of Medeo, the peaks of the Northern Tien Shan. On the resort’s base station several restaurants serving European and national cuisine operate all year round. Further to the Talgar pass, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy views of the snowy peaks of the Tien Shan.

13:30 Lunch at Indian restaurant

15:00-16:00 Arbat walking tour Evening walk around Panfilov promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet theatre is lined with small shops, eateries, and cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.

17:00-18:00 Falcon Show

The art of falconry is one of the main activities of nomadic culture. It has always been as attraction as well as one of the ways to get food. Falconry is a spectacular sight! Here you can see how the golden eagle is hunts down a wolf, White-tale eagle catches a fish, dancing of Black vulture, how the saker falcon can swoop down with speed up to 320km/h. (During the show animals are not exposed to violence).

20:00 Dinner at Indian Restaurant Transfer to the hotel

Overnight stay at the hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel

Leave hotel at 09:00 Traditions of Kazakh Nomads Tour

11.00-11.10 Welcome greeting by two and the hostess greeting the guests with national ritual called Shashu. 11.10-11.30 Baursaks Kazakh puffy bread master class cooking 10 min.

11.30-12.00 Acquaintance with the construction of a Kazakh yurt. Acquaintance with old time Kazakh housekeeping duties: whisking wool, spindle yarn making, hand flour grinding, baby lullabying, Tusau Kesu.

12.00-12.40 Sarbaz Nomad Group performance. National Horse Games: Jigitovka – horseback riding with acrobatic elements Atpen audaryspak, Kyz kuu game, Kara Zhorga (traditional Kazakh dance) Horseback riding.

13.00-14.00 National cuisine lunch (plov, fresh salad, tea, water)

14.00-14.30 National archery master class

15:00 Leave to Issyk Lake Issyk is a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by beautiful nature. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau, approximately 70 km east of Almaty. Come admire the turquoise waters of the lake and the beauty of the Issyk gorge!

20:00 Back to the city

20:00 Dinner at Indian Restaurant 21:00 Transfer to the hotel Overnight stay at the hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel

07:00 – 21:00 Excursion to Charyn canyon and Kolsay Lake

At 7:00 am will left city. And start our tour in the beautiful canyon Charyn, 220km away from the city. Is situated in the territory of the Charyn National Park which was laid out with the purpose to preserve natural and geological objects. The Park territory is inhabited with a great number of rare and endangered animal species entered in the Red Book. There are protected forests are growing with one of the most unique trees – Sogdian ash existed as far back as the Palaeogene epoch. The aspen grove, a monument of nature is especially protected under aegis of UNESCO. Its age is about 5 million years.

The most interesting place for everyone who is going to visit the Charyn canyon is the Valley of Castles. The length of this valley reaches several kilometers, and the total width is from 20 to 80 meters.

After the Charyn National Park we move to Kolsay Lakes National Park, which is 110km from Charyn Park. 13:30 Lunch at local restaurant with the lake view

Kolsay lakes -are 3 lakes located 340 km from the city, at Kungey Alatau mountains. The lakes included to the list of the most beautiful natural places in Kazakhstan. The most popular and available lake – is first lake or Lower lake, at a Hight of 1800 m above the sea level and has 2 km length and 800 m width.

Along the coast of the Kolsai Lake there are all kinds of guest houses, which always provide a warm welcome to everyone who wants to relax and admire the magnificent panorama of the cleanest lake from the windows of their rooms.

21:00 Back to the city.

21:00 Dinner at Indian Restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at the Hotel

Checkout and proceed to airport.

Board a flight by Air Astana KC 963 departing Almaty at 2130 Hrs and arrive New Delhi by 0130 Hrs on 17^th Nov 2024, on arrival board a connecting flight Vistara airlines UK 815 departing from New Delhi at 0805 Hrs and arrive Bangalore by 1050 Hrs on 17^th Nov 2024.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner