The Big Almaty Lake and Cosmostation
At a distance of 28 kilometers south of Almaty, which is 1 hour and twenty minutes away in one direction, is one of the most amazing places, so alluring to tourists. The extraordinary beauty of the Big Almaty Lake will captivate you. BAL is considered to be the highlight of the Ile-Alatau mountains, rising to 2510 meters above sea level and located within the Ile-Alatau National Park. Because of the altitude, the summer water temperature in the lake does not exceed 8 degrees.
When you rise above this beautiful lake located in the mountains, you will see an astronomical station. It is the highest point near the Big Almaty Lake, located at an altitude of 3200 m above sea level. Tourism is well-developed here. For fans of ski resorts and freeride, it will be interesting to go skiing or snowboarding there.
In the evening, you can enjoy dinner (dastarkhan) and watch the stars and the heavenly bodies through a telescope. Summer offers a wonderful opportunity to visit these places on a mountain bike.
The tour will acquaint you with all the beauties of the city and its attractions. Big Almaty Lake is a place where you will want to come back again and again, and our tour will help you to see this.
In the observatory operate hotels and guest houses where you can stay overnight, eat, play table tennis, and most importantly, look through the telescope at the Moon or Mars.
Program: Within an hour's drive from the city, there is a beautiful gorge called Alma Arasan. The gorge is protected by the state and is located in the Ile-Alatau National Park. Upon entering the park, you will discover a beautiful view of the valley and the scenic road that will lead you to t
