Asy Plateau
Lake Issyk
Bear waterfall
Asy plateau is located at a height
from 2200 to 2800 above sea level. It originates in the Turgen gorge and ends in the valley of the Bartogay reservoir. Since ancient times it has been known as a summer pasture and as a place
through which the caravan routes passed
from Europe and Central Asia to China and India.
In the western part of the plateau, at an altitude of 2750 m, the Asy-Turgen observatory is located - the highest located observatory on the territory of the former USSR.
Here you will see the way of life of nomads.
White yurts, shepherds, flocks of horses and sheep. Try real koumiss and baursaks.
Wildlife awaits you everywhere here: huge marmots, golden eagles and hares. As well as majestic mountain flowers and rainbow trout in the river.
from 2200 to 2800 above sea level. It originates in the Turgen gorge and ends in the valley of the Bartogay reservoir. Since ancient times it has been known as a summer pasture and as a place
through which the caravan routes passed
from Europe and Central Asia to China and India.
In the western part of the plateau, at an altitude of 2750 m, the Asy-Turgen observatory is located - the highest located observatory on the territory of the former USSR.
Here you will see the way of life of nomads.
White yurts, shepherds, flocks of horses and sheep. Try real koumiss and baursaks.
Wildlife awaits you everywhere here: huge marmots, golden eagles and hares. As well as majestic mountain flowers and rainbow trout in the river.
Lake Issyk, formed about 8000 years ago, is located in the Issyk Gorge in the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau. It is surrounded by mountains and has a very beautiful, turquoise color. Issyk Lake can change color several times a day, which attracts tourists to visit this is a mysterious place!
The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 above sea level. In 1963, a devastating mudflow passed through the gorge, which destroyed the lake and the entire infrastructure around. The mudflow reached the Kuldzhinsky tract and passed in the city of Issyk. The Issyk mudflow in 1963 was one of the largest and most destructive mudflows in the USSR. The lake began to be restored only in the early 90s. It has now been restored. by 3/4.
The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 above sea level. In 1963, a devastating mudflow passed through the gorge, which destroyed the lake and the entire infrastructure around. The mudflow reached the Kuldzhinsky tract and passed in the city of Issyk. The Issyk mudflow in 1963 was one of the largest and most destructive mudflows in the USSR. The lake began to be restored only in the early 90s. It has now been restored. by 3/4.
The Bear Waterfall is located in the Turgen Gorge, 70 km from the city of Almaty, on the territory of the national natural park Ile-Alatau. Turgen Gorge has 7 waterfalls, the most popular among tourists is the Bear waterfall. Walking time to get there is about half an hour.
On the way to the waterfall, tourists are greeted by a seething river, small wooden bridges, picnic lawns, majestic mountains.
In the summer this place is famous for its juicy
greenery and a variety of herbs and flowers.
On the way to the waterfall, tourists are greeted by a seething river, small wooden bridges, picnic lawns, majestic mountains.
In the summer this place is famous for its juicy
greenery and a variety of herbs and flowers.
Tour plan
Departure from Almaty at 8:00
Arrival to the Turgen gorge
Departure towards Asy plateau
Hike to the Medvezhiy waterfall
Arrival at Asy plateau
Arrival in the city at 19:00
Plateau walk
Lunch (picnic)
Departure to the city
Total mileage: about 290 km (both ways)
Total travel time: 7 hours
At your request, we can stop by a trout farm or a museum in the city of Issyk
Price
165 000 tenge
1-4 passengers in 1 car (excluding the driver)
What do you pay for:
The tour takes place on a comfortable, and most importantly, prepared jeep
An experienced guide-driver who will speak and show the beauties of Almaty
Dinner:
- chicken fillet or pilaf of your choice
- Greek salad
- khachapuri
- Turgen wine
- fruits in season
- tea/coffee/sweets
- chicken fillet or pilaf of your choice
- Greek salad
- khachapuri
- Turgen wine
- fruits in season
- tea/coffee/sweets
Drinking water for each crew member
Eco fees in Ile-Alatau National Park
