Kazakhstan is the only country in the world with living nomadic culture. Thus, travel enthusiasts are excited to visit the country and explore the ancient culture and architecture.

10 Best Places to Visit in Kazakhstan

• Almaty
• Astana
• Turgen Gorge
• Arystan Bab Mausoleum
• Charyn Canyon National Park
• Lake Kaindy
• Nomad’s Land
• Shymkent
• Lake Issyk
• Turkistan

Almaty

It is one of the largest cities in the country and serves as the cultural and tourism hub. Major attractions include the Central Museum, Ascension Cathedral, Panfilov Park, and Kok-Tobe Hill.

Astana

Divided into right and left banks, the former features a rich history, and the latter features state-of-the-art skyscraping infrastructures and architectures. Notably, it is the capital city of the country.

Turgen Gorge

Are you a nature and trek lover? This should be your first choice among the Kazakhstan tourist places. It has seven waterfalls, lakes, beautiful meadows, and a mountain with dense forests perfect for trekking and biking.

Arystan Bab Mausoleum

Though built around the 12th century and reconstructed several times later, only a part of the mausoleum’s architecture remains for sightseeing now. So, it is a must-visit historical spot.

Charyn Canyon National Park

Located along the Charyn River, this national park houses the world’s largest Canyon which is about twelve kilometres long, Valley of the Castles, and Charyn Ash Grove.

Lake Kaindy

This is one of the best places in the list of impressive Kazakhstan tourist spots. It is believed that the lake was naturally formed in the early 1900s. It is about four hundred meters long and is situated at an altitude of two thousand meters.

Nomad’s Land

If you have seen the French movie “Nomad,” you must visit this place without fail. However, this tourist place is now only a photography spot and does not have many nomadic culture imprints or traces.

Shymkent

This city is located in Southern Kazakhstan bordering Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Thus, it has become an important place for commerce and culture.

Lake Issyk

It is recognized as the world’s second-largest high-level (~1750 meters tall) mountain lake and the world’s eighth-deepest lake (~80 meters deep.) Such a tranquil tourist spot you cannot miss when touring Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan.

Turkistan

It is a significant pilgrim destination located along the Syr Darya River. Nearby attractions include Karavansaray, which is a recently built entertainment complex.

The best time to visit Kazakhstan

The country experiences extreme heat in summer and snow in winter. Thus, travelling on the shoulder season is always recommended—April, May, September, and October.

Frequently asked questions

• Is the country safe to travel?

Of course, it is a safe place to travel for your vacation or holiday. Also, as India is now on good terms with Kazakhstan, they have made it VISA-FREE for Indian tourists.

• What is the most visited city in Kazakhstan?

According to the Kazinform News Agency report, Almaty has been the most visited city in the country for the last two consecutive years. Then follows Astana—the capital city.

• How many days do you need to explore this place?

You need at least 5–7 days to explore the most famous tourist places in the country. If you can stay for more than a week (about 20 or 30 days), you can explore and enjoy every famous site in the country.

• Which part of Kazakhstan is more beautiful?

Certainly, all the tourist places are beautiful and we cannot conclude with one particular place. However, as Almaty tops the list with a higher number of international tourist visitors, we can claim that this is one of the most beautiful places in the country.