Kolsai Lakes
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October 8, 2024
This is a great place, be sure to come to enjoy the unique nature of Kazakhstan
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July 23, 2023
A beautiful lake, crystal clear turquoise water. You can go boating and catamarans. The nature around fascinates with its beauty. On weekends, it's like a bazaar, and parking near the lake is a real bazaar.
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August 14, 2023
The most beautiful place and the purest lake in the mountains at the level of 2 thousand meters! Here you can go boating, have a delicious meal and even stay for a few days. Very picturesque mountains, against the background of the lake. I was struck by the tall Christmas trees growing on the slopes of the mountains)
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March 22, 2024
A great place to walk with your family and solo. clean air, muddy in the off-season. There is a cozy cafe with a view of the first lake and a good assortment of dishes. The food is generally delicious. If you decide to take a horse ride, take a guide and get ready for 10/10 extreme horses. To go to the toilet, stock up on change. I definitely recommend you to visit.
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September 2, 2023
An amazing place, incredibly beautiful, the car ride from Almaty took about 4 hours. Along the way, you can visit the canyons. The quality of the road is good almost along its entire length, there is a place, about 10 km, where the road is broken, but if you drive slowly, then everything is OK.
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May 6, 2024
This is a divine place, I was just shocked by what I saw, everything is tidy and clean everywhere)Grayling in the water is swarming, it's fine, the staff is polite, it's decent)
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June 4, 2023
Oh, there are just no words here))) the place itself and how it has been arranged now, in short, everything is very very good! Clean air, mountain views, the lake as a whole gives such a boost of energy, there are simply no words ...
Right on the cliff they placed an excellent restaurant with a veranda and a view of Lake Kolsai itself!!! The restaurant pleases with hospitality and good cuisine, next to the restaurant you can arrange horseback riding, the price for one, if my memory does not change, is 10k TENGE. But there are two routes, one for an hour and the other for longer. You can choose the guys will tell you everything))) well, the coolest thing is that they placed great houses behind the restaurant, there are houses right with a panoramic view!!!) In the houses themselves, everything is very good and convenient, for those who are cool at night there are heaters, but I will say the houses are well insulated, the heater was never useful to us))) in general, you can relax and improve your health very well, mentally I said) p.s. if you want to go after Kolsai to Kayinda, then save the receipt that will be issued to you at the entrance where the Slag heap, this receipt works for these two zones, otherwise you will pay twice as we do)))) have a great holiday!!!)
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October 4, 2024
It could have been even better
There is no infrastructure
Service and power points 30% out of 100%
There is almost no toilet – a problem in winter!
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August 16, 2024
It's a very beautiful place, it's definitely worth a trip there. If possible, then go further along the path to the 2nd and 3rd lakes.
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September 20, 2023
The color of the water is absolutely stunning! It's great to take a boat or catamaran ride around the lake, enjoy the views from all angles! The road to the lake, of course, is not the most comfortable, but it is definitely worth it!!!
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September 1, 2024
A unique place, the water is a wonderful color. We will return again, but not to the first lake, but let's try to reach the second one. A large number of people were surprised, although it takes about four hours to drive from Almaty. Well, the main disadvantage is the huge number of catamarans)))). It is almost impossible to take a photo of the lake without a catamaran in the frame)))). Plus the music is blaring on the dock. In general, there is even a little Anapa on Kolsai (((
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September 21, 2024
Everything used to be clean and beautiful there ...Everything is dirty there, there are a lot of people, air pollution is increasing every day
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August 26, 2024
Gorgeous nature. I want to wish people not to litter! After all, there are garbage cans there, no need to scatter bottles, bags, etc! Please be human! It is better to take food with you, it is expensive and not tasty there
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October 24, 2023
It's cozy, clean everywhere, the hotel is comfortable and very beautiful nature, because of the blizzard, the lights turned off, the Internet did not work, they began to freeze in the tent house because the heating is from the climate system, but in such cases there is a bourgeois we already left, so we did not have to use it.
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November 8, 2023
A stunningly beautiful place! 🫶🏻
There are not yet paths everywhere around the lake, but they are being built.
You can ride a catamaran or a boat. Upstairs there is coffee and several cafes, toilets (of course they could be better, but at least something).
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January 25, 2024
The lake itself has a super view, the nature is crazy, everything is fine in the cafe, especially the view from the cafe, but there is not enough choice on the menu, and the road to the lake is hard and long, but it is worth going there Kazakhstan is super
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May 28, 2024
It's a very beautiful place. I was only on the first lake, there is all the infrastructure nearby, you can get to the other two lakes by horse or on foot.
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April 12, 2024
A chain of three beautiful mountain lakes. Only Nizhny Novgorod has the infrastructure. You can still go to the middle one, but it's better to go dry. It's far to the top, and the border guards can ask for permission.
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June 19, 2023
The place is beautiful. Like many places in Almaty. The steep descent to the lake, and accordingly the descendants of the ascent, give a good cardio load. You can wet your feet, but not for long - the water is still high-altitude)
It's good that boating was moved further into the lake and fenced off. They would greatly spoil the landscape by swimming next to ordinary walkers.
To sit, relax, and drink coffee with a view of such beauty are unforgettable moments.
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August 28, 2023
Lake Kolsai Nizhny is a place you need to visit! Visiting all three lakes will be a big deal, but for this you will have to recharge with a large amount of determination and do not forget to take a backpack with you, as well as a means of protection not only from insects, but also snow leopards, bears and other less dangerous creatures. There is a huge parking lot on the lake with a chain of cafes with pies for skewing and more serious grub. At the time of this comment, in August 2023, car travel costs 200 tenge for parking and 800-900 tenge per person (time restrictions are not fixed). I advise you to visit this place as soon as possible, the lakes in Almaty dry up faster than I type this review...
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September 18, 2023
A local landmark. A beautiful cozy place. You can go boating. In good weather, cafes and horse riding are open. A walking route of about 14 km starts from the lake.
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April 22, 2024
It's very beautiful. There are various entertainment options, cafes, catamarans, photos with golden eagles. You can walk around the lake and sit in silence, looking at this beauty
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June 23, 2024
There are a lot of tourists in the season. If you have a rich imagination and you are able to remove crowds of Chinese, Russians and God knows what other tourists from the picture you are watching in real time, then you will like this place. The views are gorgeous. There are paths to walk around
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April 30, 2024
A great place to relax. Great place, great nature, there are no words. I advise everyone if you want to take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the city
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January 1
A great place to relax in nature - a must-visit for everyone!
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January 21, 2024
A very beautiful place, a must-visit. There are a lot of tourists in summer, especially on a day off. It is better to go on weekdays and preferably in the morning. There is a hiking trail to 2 lakes.
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May 28, 2024
Gorgeous views, beautiful landscapes, you can ride around the lake on horseback. I was there in May 2024. We came with an excursion by bus.
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October 3, 2023
Beautiful lake, big. Clean mountain air, wonderful nature. There are cafes and cabins to stay overnight. For those who wish, there is a boat trip and even fishing.
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July 10, 2023
Very beautiful.The mountain air is burning.The splendor of nature is fascinating. You can have a delicious meal in the yurt cafe.Or you can have a picnic sitting on the mountain, looking at the lake, which we did.I want to come here again
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July 5, 2024
A beautiful and well-maintained place. It's just a lake. We can have a snack. You can rent an overnight stay not far from the lake.
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November 14, 2024
I was amazed by the beauty of Kolsai. The clear water surrounded by green mountains created a feeling of magic.We took a tour from Melon Travel company. It was very cool!
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November 14, 2024
I was impressed by the local nature. I traveled a lot, but I really liked it here
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April 16, 2024
It's very beautiful, the fresh air, the wind is good, and the lake is blue and green at the same time. It was cloudy that day, the sun appeared and disappeared, and the lake shimmered. Some of the mountains are still snowy, there is a pier and more than one..
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February 17, 2024
The beauty is extraordinary. I advise everyone to take a walk to the source of the winding path. Enjoy the air and the views. Look at these trees and wash at the source
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October 30, 2024
A beautiful place, rented a cottage, buffet breakfast, walked to the second lake, 10 km, hard, spent the night and back.
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October 29, 2024
A great place, but it must be borne in mind that since it is located in the gorge, the sun sets early in autumn.
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April 15, 2024
This is a wonderful place, the beauty of nature is incomparable. The infrastructure has changed a lot since the first time when I was a child, then the wedding weekend and last year. There are more tourists from different countries.
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November 3, 2023
A great place for tourism. The beauty is indescribable. Complete delight. You can go boating, there is a cafe next to a very tasty cappuccino
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April 24, 2024
It is a very picturesque place. However, the infrastructure is still lame, prices are biting, even very much. But nature is generally wonderful.
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October 19, 2023
A very beautiful lake. Great views and landscapes. You can buy a horse ride and enjoy the views. There is a cafe nearby where you can have a delicious meal.
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February 5, 2024
A very beautiful place, the strong energy of the lake and mountains, well charges you with positive and deep thoughts! Sit a little away from the noisy crowd and think about the good things
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December 21, 2024
The natural beauty of the Trans-Ili Alatau! A paradise for a landscape photographer.
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September 20, 2023
A unique place, a good restaurant, great opportunities for outdoor activities. Crystal clear air. The room stock is on a solid 4+, it's a pity that there are no slippers and washbasin accessories in the rooms
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July 26, 2023
A beautiful alpine lake. There is a terrancourt along the coast. Horseback riding. Catamarans on the lake. Asphalt all the way to the lake, for any car. Lots of kebabs. There are many hotels with lake views.
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September 22, 2023
It is well located, near the beginning of trekking and other activities, well-maintained territory, good rooms, an excellent restaurant on site, there is a shuttle service to attractions.
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September 25, 2023
The lake, as always, is beautiful. You can get there on any basin with a motor. The road is great. Parking is available, entertainment is available. There are cafes. There are quite a lot of people.
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August 14, 2023
It is very beautiful, you can go boating and catamarans, there are hiking trails along the lake, the food is quite expensive, but this is a tourist place, take it with you or pay)))
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June 9, 2024
We went to the 2nd lake. The places are beautiful, the last 800 meters are difficult. Locals ride horses, expats meet. And so - the photographer's dream!
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September 16, 2024
We rode a catamaran, went for a walk in nature, everything was great
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August 14, 2023
It's a great place. Nature especially. We were in a yurt, two families with children. The yurt itself is not expensive, but the food is expensive. The boat, the cranes and the ride service are expensive. In general, tourism has not yet been developed in our country. As it is, the place is nice and beautiful.
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