Turgen gorge

 Turgen Gorge — is one of the outstanding merits of the Ile-Alatau National Park. It is located very near the center of Almaty, just 70 km to the east. The journey takes 5–6 hours by mountain biking or 1.5 hours by car.

What can a tour to Turgen Gorge offer its guests? The gorge features thermal springs, the opportunity to enjoy trout fishing, beautiful waterfalls, and unique forest expanses. In the gorge, there are many different deciduous and coniferous trees, alpine and subalpine meadows, lakes, and natural springs. Everyone interested in folk medicine will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of medicinal plants.

During a tour of Turgen Gorge, you have the opportunity to rent horses and ride around the spacious areas of the gorge. Renting a horse is a very convenient way to get to and see the Turgen waterfalls, of which there are seven in total. The most prominent ones are Bear Waterfall and Kayraksky (Bozgul) Waterfall. Bozgul, with its powerful streams, has carved a tunnel in the rock and now attracts many tourists who want to see it with their own eyes.

On the way back, a stop at the Trout Farm is foreseen.

Turgen Waterfalls All three main waterfalls differ in height, beauty, and accessibility. In total, there are seven waterfalls in this valley, but only three of them are widely popular.

The Bear Waterfall With a drop height of 30 m, it is the most easily accessible and pleasant waterfall, where many tourists like to rest.

Kayraksky Waterfall (Bozgul) With a drop height of more than 55 meters, it is located about 9 kilometers from the starting point along a good dirt road in a picturesque forest. The pedestrian path with stops will take approximately 5 hours. But by putting effort into this journey, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the waterfall. It has a very powerful and rapid stream that has carved a tunnel right through the rock.

Rocky Waterfall The most difficult waterfall to reach, so this trail is recommended for people with good physical fitness.

Saki Mounds Famous Saki burial mounds dating back to the 1st millennium BC.

Kieli-Bulak Spring Legends speak about the rejuvenating properties of the water from this spring. Drinking the crystal-clear, delicious, cold water from this "fountain of youth" may not make your face younger, but it will certainly refresh your soul.

Trout Farming Here you can enjoy a truly "royal fish" — rainbow trout. But first, you have to catch it! You can simply observe how others pull out one fish after another, or get pleasure from a light fishing experience yourself. All caught fish must be paid for, as throwing fish back into the pond is not allowed.

Tour Turgen A one-and-a-half-hour journey will bring you to the beautiful Turgen Gorge. On the way to the waterfalls, we will make a stop at the Saki mounds and the life-giving spring Kieli-Bulak. Turgen Gorge is famous for its waterfalls, amounting to about seven in total. You can choose which waterfalls you want to visit depending on your fitness level. Bear's Waterfall, located in a picturesque spot among hanging rocks and lush greenery, attracts visitors with its height. In addition, Bozgul Waterfall is well known for its powerful water flow, which breached a whole tunnel in the rock. (See album “Turgen”).

Duration is 5–6 hours. We also take a break at an Ostrich Farm or Trout Farm. You can also order a picnic, barbecue, guided mountain biking, or horseback riding in Turgen Gorge with our company in advance by discussing all the details with our staff. (See album “Turgen gorge”).

Tour Plateau Assy Incredibly beautiful scenery awaits at the high Assy Plateau (2750–3000 m above sea level). The road leads through an amazing route with 12 bridges along the river. Driving up to the highest point of the Turgen Gorge, "Botan", the road turns into a mountain trail where our equipped SUVs will transport you to the astronomical observatory, offering breathtaking scenery. (See album “Plateau Assy”).