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No service was available when I went there. However, you can visit the nearest Tourist information center to know the latest guidelines.

November 14th, 2023.

@@TheEthicalTraveler you mean this video taken on that day? omg... snowing already.......

Yeah. I shot the video that day. It was freezing cold 🥶.

Yeah. The road was fine. Don't know exactly why they didn't allow it. All they told was to repair the roads. As far as hiking is concerned, I won't recommend it, especially for someone who's not used to it.

Unfortunately, the number got changed, and I don't have an updated one. However, the address is in the description. You might find there.

I stayed in a hoste (only boys)l, so I don't know much about other hotels. But, during my research, I used Booking.com, Agoda, and goibibo to find suitable accommodation. In terms of tour packages, similar tour operators can be found online. Once you're in Almaty, you can also visit the nearest Tourist Information Center. They are really helpful and will tell you everything.

@@TheEthicalTraveler Okay. Thanks!! Another question- Is there a tour which will cover all the lakes, canyons, including singing sand dunes, national parks etc in one round over say 4- 5 days? I find that most of the places around Almaty are to the north or south east of Almaty upto a maximum of 200 kms. But all tour are like 1 day or 2 day tours from and to Almaty. Can one avoid coming back to Almaty?

They will be private tours and expensive. Except for Tourist Information Center, you can also visit Indian restaurants in Almaty. They also know private cab drivers and tour operators.

@@TheEthicalTraveler Great. Thanks a lot. BTW, is there any India there who acts as tourist guide or support?

The manager of Spice Mantra ( Indian Restaurant in Almaty). He might be able to help you as he's in Almaty for a long time.

Sure. Contact Alisha +998901688741. That lady has shared her number.

For English, download Yandex.

Thanks. 2gis app same as yandex for maps?

Yes. I used both. You can also book a cab with Yandex.

But 2gis in Russian. How did you use?

I used google Translator wherever I needed.

Panfilov's Park, Almaty.

Since it's the most affordable way to visit 3 places, they don't provide a dedicated guide who explain everything in English. If you want a dedicated English guide, you'll have to book the tour with a different tour operator and pay approx INR 10K. My personal experience wasn't good due to suffocation (explained in the next video).

When I went there in Nov' 23, tourists weren't allowed to go by cab beyond the checkpoint. But this may be different from time to time. So, you can visit the nearest tourist center in Almaty to know the current rule. I had to walk about 4 hours ( 10-12 km).

Skyscanner.com per price check krlo

Private room around INR 2K.

Fox Park Hostel. EP-12 mein details h.

I used Booking.com

Yes.

Hi Ramit, thank you for subscribing. 1. To the best of my knowledge, Kolsai Lake, Kaindy lake & Charyn Canyon are the most popular tourist destinations. 2. All the Banana tour packeages with price and contact infomation are mentioned in the description of this video. There are many such tour operaters. So, either you can choose Banana tour or any other tour operator, which suits your budget and comfort. Bus tour seems to be the most affordable option. 3. If you go by bus, staying in Saty villiage won't be possible as it's a one-day tour, leaving early in the morning and coming back at night. 4. You can also go to the nearest information center (Visit Almaty) to know the latest updates and best options available. They will give the complete guide of places and how to visit them and answer all your questions. They are really helpful. Talking to the hotel staff (the hotel you would stay in Almaty) would also be usuful.

Fortunately, I found a cab waiting at the checkpost. It'd be better to come back before dark.

Yeah. It was really bad for me.

Thanks 😊. Good luck 👍

Skyscanner.com se

5000 Tenge

I booked in INR 3500 from Delhi using skyscanner.com. Cheapeest would be from Delhi. You can find more details in Episode-1.

Fox Park Hostel

November 2023

No. In November.

​@@TheEthicalTraveler Hi very informative video... We are going in February... Do we have to rent Escooty or are the roads open for taxi?

Thanks. It snows in Almaty in winter, and therefore, it's difficult to predict or tell the weather condition in advance. So, my suggestion would be to talk to the hotel manager or visit the nearest information center for accurate information.

@@TheEthicalTraveler thanks for your response

Since it's a hilly area, you may not find a good connection. And sometimes, there is no connection at all. It changes as you move.

Thank you! Cheers!

Bhai, ye hostel family k liye suitable nhi h. Hotel room 2K k around mil jana chahiye. Booking.com ya Agoda per search ke sakte ho.

@@TheEthicalTraveler Ok thnxx bhai🙏🏻

Well, it depends on a lot of things. But keep 20K in hand.

Brother, I have already come back to India.

Thank you!

Happy New Year 🎊

Yeah. You're right!👍

I was there a month ago. Maybe. Since it's winter and it snows there, you need to ask the tour operator if the roads are open on your dates and they're running the all the tours.

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Thank you!

Thank you!

Thanks bhai🫡

Thank you, Bhai

Thanks, Bhai.

2 weeks back.

Thank you, Bhai.

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