Mels Abenov, from Akkol
The head of the Kids and Youth Local History and Tourism Center
Katarkol Lake
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Katarkol Lake is a 5-meters-deep lake located in the Burabay district of Akmola region. Here you can rent bikes and ride through the nature reserve, trek along the paths and learn riding a bike and climbing.
Your family is welcomed to enjoy the mud springs located between the Maloe Tchebachie and the deep-water Borovoe reservoirs.
Contact "KazKurort" (КазКурорт) tour operator to arrange the trip.
Turkistan
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History and antiquity lovers will definitely like the trip to Turkestan and its surroundings.
Sairam inhabited mostly by artisans used to be a part of the Silk Way. The merchants from Bukhara, Merv and Samarkand had their caravanserais here.
The open-air museum has preserved many ancient legends and architectural artifacts.
The mausoleum of Arystan-Bab compiles various elements gradually added to the original premises. It’s a pilgrimage site these days.
Contact Otrar Travel tour operator to arrange the trip.
West-Kazakhstan region
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Lake Shalkar, one of the largest southeastern Eurasian lakes, is a popular holiday destination. Water full of many mineral elements is salty and curative. The lake is surrounded by Santas and Sosai mountains.
Issyk
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Issyk Lake, the pearl of the Trans-Ili Alatau, is a great place for large groups to visit. It has a beautiful water color. Issyk is smaller than Big Almaty Lake but has a cozier atmosphere.
The path to the Kairak waterfall, the largest at the Turgen gorge slopes, starts from the Batan area where Kishi Turgen and Turgen rivers merge into one.
Bartogay reservoir is a natural fountain liked by many young travelers and created to irrigate Ili Valley. The reservoir dam was built in a narrow mountain gorge between the Sogety ridges in the east and the Ili Alatau in the west.
Altyn Adam kids camp plans special walking treks for kids for a day or three days. Travelers bypass 45 kilometers along the Issyk area, spending the night in the camp for 3 days.
Mangystau
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The Saura tract is some kind of a bowl being filled with springs. Being above sea level, the lake is inhabited by small turtles listed in the Red Book. Saura is a real oasis.
The Karagiye cavity located at the Mangyshlak Peninsula is a dry lifeless space where you’re welcomed to feel yourself an archaeologist. It is not unusual for tourists to find the teeth of ancient sharks.
Becket Ata mosque is the underground artificial cave built near an old well on one of the ancient nomads’ ways. There’re squares covered with benches for pilgrims and tourists as well.
"Tourist" Travel Company organizes tours, quests and excursions. You’re welcomed to have a trip for several days with two or three overnight stays. You can stay in tents or in the ethnoaul in the Sharkala mountain area.
We express our gratitude to Marjan Igikisheva, Saule Omirserikova and Murat Akaev.