{"id":275734,"date":"2025-06-05T21:13:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/the-only-guide-youll-ever-need-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T21:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:13:53","slug":"the-only-guide-youll-ever-need-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=275734","title":{"rendered":"The Only Guide You&#8217;ll Ever Need (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Do you love venturing into uncharted frontiers?<\/strong> Get ready to uncover the hidden gems of Kazakhstan, a land where ancient traditions meet futuristic skylines. From accessible mountains to the beautiful alpine lakes, Kazakhstan has plenty of surprises for the discerning traveler.<\/p>\n<p>I traveled in Kazakhstan solo &amp; then with my husband for about 10 days. I was perhaps one of the first people to cross the border to Kazakhstan when the visa free regime was introduced in 2022. We spent hours walking along the beautiful streets of Almaty, enjoyed a day in the mountains at Medeu, explored the turquoise blue alpine lakes in Kolsai &amp; Kaindy, and spent a leisurely few days roaming around the Silk Road town of Taraz.<\/p>\n<p>This Kazakhstan travel guide will provide you with everything you need to know from flights, visas, accommodation, food, and places to visit when you are there. So pack your bags, put on your walking shoes, and let\u2019s dive into the heart of Central Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Prefer to watch a video instead? I\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Don&#039;t Travel to KAZAKHSTAN before Watching this Video! *Full Budget &amp; Itinerary*\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PO7qF95xyDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Travel to Kazakhstan?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Ascension Cathedral Almaty in the evening\" class=\"wp-image-67817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_172847-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First of all, it\u2019s visa-free \u2013 so you don\u2019t have to go through annoying paper work &amp; you can practically show up at an airport just like how westerners do in most parts of the world including Europe &amp; US. *<em>passport privelege<\/em>*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flights from Delhi are less than 30,000 INR &amp; just over 3 hours so it\u2019s budget friendly &amp; convenient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of the location, there are beautiful alpine lakes like in Canada, great road infrastructure like the US, access to mountains through cable car like in Switzerland \u2013 all of this for a fraction of the cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not to mention friendly who make you feel like a celebrity, nomadic heritage, and Silk Road towns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need I say more?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<p>Kazakhstan offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets.<\/p>\n<p>Average price per night for stay:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hostels:<\/strong> USD 12 (&amp; above)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apartments:<\/strong> USD 30 (&amp; above)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotels:<\/strong> USD 50 (&amp; above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please find below the recommendations for stays in Kazakhstan divided by location and sorted by price (lowest first).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Almaty<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Budget (30 USD &amp; below)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>My Hostel <\/strong>\u2013 I stayed in a private room at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/KSfvPYYt\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/KSfvPYYt\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">My Hostel <\/a>when in Almaty. It\u2019s centrally located so it was convenient for sightseeing &amp; eating out. The rooms are small but clean and well-maintained. It\u2019s a nice social hostel \u2013 I met fellow travelers &amp; even locals at this hostel. <\/p>\n<p>The dorm prices are about 15 USD &amp; private room are about 45 USD.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/KSfvPYYt\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/KSfvPYYt\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u279c Check prices of My Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mid-range (50 USD &amp; above)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Astra Hotel<\/strong> \u2013 Value for money 3-star hotel just 10 minutes away from Almaty Train Station. <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/pV2rvJsr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/pV2rvJsr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Astra Hotel<\/a> is also close to metro, bus station, food outlets, and convenient store \u2013 it\u2019s quite convenient even though it\u2019s located a bit outside the city center. Nice, friendly, and English-speaking staff. It has a nice breakfast &amp; spacious rooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/rsvhXis2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/KSfvPYYt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u279c Check prices of Astra Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Luxury (100 USD &amp; above)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotel Kazakhstan<\/strong> \u2013 Historical hotel that stands as a symbol of a bygone era. Built in 1977, in earthquake-prone Alma-Ata, it is the city\u2019s first skyscraper. Today the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/rsvhXis2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/rsvhXis2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kazakhstan Hotel<\/a> remains the most earthquake-resistant building in the Southern capital. This 4-star hotel features clean &amp; spacious rooms, friendly staff, and guests can enjoy regional &amp; international food in classical-style Kazakhstan restaurant. Great location \u2013 close to Ascension Cathedral, good restaurants &amp; right in the city center. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/rsvhXis2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/KSfvPYYt\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u279c Check prices of Hotel Kazakhstan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Garden Park Inn<\/strong> \u2013 Spacious &amp; clean rooms with English-speaking friendly staff located right in the city center. <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/OA1JqaVW\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/OA1JqaVW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Garden Park Inn<\/a> is at a walking distance to several small cafes, restaurants and to Forum mall. This 4-star hotel offers spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre, and a terrace with gorgeous city &amp; mountain views. The buffet breakfast has a good spread &amp; plenty of choices available even for vegetarians which is a plus point.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/OA1JqaVW\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/OA1JqaVW\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u279c Check price of Garden Park Inn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Swissotel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty<\/strong> \u2013 A spacious 5-star Wellness resort close to Alatau mountains. <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/I4U3Lsn7\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/I4U3Lsn7\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swissotel<\/a> features a fabulous spa, indoor pool, hammam, and several saunas. Pleasant outdoor areas including woodland, golf course and lake area to walk around and enjoy. Excellent service, beautiful rooms with mountain views, and delcious breakfast. What more can you ask for?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/I4U3Lsn7\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/I4U3Lsn7\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u279c Check price of Swissotel Wellness Resort<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa Requirements to Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kazakhstan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-67816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-lone-climber-in-winter-gear-ascends-a-snowy-mountain-peak-under-cloudy-skies.-1327350-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>As you might know, Kazakhstan has been visa-free for Indian passport holders for up to 14 days since July 2022. So if are traveling for 15 days or longer, you need to apply for the visa through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmp.gov.kz\/en\/services\/visa-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official government website<\/a>. Visa-free entry applies to both land borders and air travel. Kazakhstan is also visa free for about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.kz\/memleket\/entities\/mfa\/press\/article\/details\/6764?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 other countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In my case, I didn\u2019t have any plans to visit Kazakhstan during my 2.5-month stint in Central Asia but then the visa rules changed while I was traveling in July 2022. Kazakhstan became visa-free. <\/p>\n<p>Pro Tip: If you are crossing land borders to a country that has recently changed visa rules always carry a printout of the information \u2013 I carried a printout from the official website stating that Kazakhstan is visa-free for Indians \u2013 this is useful if you end up encountering any such situations in the future as these official rules take much longer to pass through land borders than at airports.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Costs for Kazakhstan Visa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visa Fee: Free (for upto 14 days)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need to book return flight tickets or stay before flying to Kazakhstan?<\/h3>\n<p>The short answer is yes. Even though it\u2019s visa free to enter Kazakhstan, the immigration\/airline officials might ask you for return flight tickets or stay confirmation to make sure you are going to leave the country within the stipulated dates. So, it\u2019s better to have return flight tickets and atleast the stay confirmation for the first few days just to be safe.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flights<\/h2>\n<p>Flights to Kazakhstan are quite affordable from India, with return flights between <a href=\"http:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/EKxbRK\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"skyscanner.pxf.io\/EKxbRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delhi and Almaty <\/a> starting at around USD 350 (Rs. 30,000).<\/p>\n<p><strong>These are the 3 major Airlines that ferry passengers between Delhi and Almaty:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air Astana<\/strong> \u2013 Official Airlines of Kazakhstan with a direct flight to Almaty or Astana<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigo<\/strong> \u2013 This is a newer addition to the list which is also a direct flight. You might be able to find return flight tickets for as cheap as Rs. 30,000 between Delhi and Almaty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uzbekistan Airways <\/strong> \u2013 Official Airlines of Uzbekistan with a layover in Tashkent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The direct flights would be around 3 hour 30 minutes from Delhi. There\u2019s only a half an hour difference in the timezone between India and Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n<p>If you are flying from other parts of the world, then there are good connections from <a href=\"http:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/y2OgE3\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"skyscanner.pxf.io\/y2OgE3\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Dubai<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/jr5XDP\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/jr5XDP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Istanbul<\/a> that are worth checking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/things-to-do-in-tashkent\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Almaty<\/a> would most likely be your first point of contact with Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Do you need to buy a suitcase for your trip to Kazakhstan? <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/best-check-in-luggage-international-travel\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/best-check-in-luggage-international-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the best trolley bags of 2025 here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Travel within Almaty?<\/h3>\n<p>For Public transport within the city \u2013 the metro is the fastest means of transportation if your destination is close to a stop. City buses are a great option too- these are big city buses, not cramped marshrutkas like in Kyrgyzstan although they might be crowded during peak hours (8-10 am, 5-7 pm on weekdays).<\/p>\n<p>Apart from that, there are app-based taxis like Uber or Yandex taxis.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel between cities in Kazakhstan?<\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind that Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world so the distances between cities are quite long which translates to longer journeys. So flights are the fastest option &amp; overnight trains are quite comfortable &amp; commonly used.<\/p>\n<p>I traveled to Taraz from Almaty by train. We had a booth to ourselves &amp; journey was comfortable and smooth. <\/p>\n<p>You can book train tickets online, through a travel agent or one of the train ticket offices around town. We booked train tickets at the bus station so that\u2019s also an option.<\/p>\n<p>If you are booking train tickets online, you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bilet.railways.kz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kazakh railways booking site<\/a>. If your card is not accepted here, you can try these user-friendly websites:\u00a0 Tutu.ru, Tickets.kz, Aviata.kz\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Almaty to Taraz by train\" class=\"wp-image-67825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220915_215715-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>You can also check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/almaty\/taraz\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/almaty\/taraz\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international transport website<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s better for foreign travelers as it\u2019s user-friendly &amp; in English.<\/p>\n<p>You will find slow trains &amp; fast trains with different seating options.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you book train tickets at least a month in advance, especially during season time as the seats get filled quickly. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yandex<\/h3>\n<p>Yandex is a cab-hailing app similar to Uber which is widely used in Kazakhstan. I\u2019ve used Yandex in Almaty and Taraz, a small Silk Road town in Kazakhstan. This is really useful as you don\u2019t have to haggle with the taxi drivers regarding the fares and generally less confusion regarding the destination.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Taxis<\/h3>\n<p>I have used the local taxi option as well in Almaty and Taraz. Especially when I didn\u2019t have access to internet to book taxi. The taxi drivers were friendly and I felt safe while traveling in local taxis. Keep in mind that language is a barrier so there are chances of miscommunication. The only problem is that it might be hard to figure out if there\u2019s a local taxi passing by. Just keep waving your hand by the side of the road and taxis will stop. Also, not a good idea to hail local taxis during the night.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places to Visit in Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Kolsai Lake - the crown jewel of Kazakhstan\" class=\"wp-image-67821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_161540-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Tourists mostly visit Kazakhstan to experience the city life in Almaty and Astana &amp; the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan is incredible for nature lovers \u2013 there are plenty of hiking trails around the cities of Almaty and Astana.<\/p>\n<p>In Kazakhstan, I based myself in Almaty &amp; Taraz &amp; visited other locations from here. This gave me a good taste of both the urban &amp; small town lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the locations that you can visit in Kazakhstan<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Almaty<\/strong> \u2013 Greenest city, mountains, and Shymbulak ski resort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Astana (Nur-Sultan)<\/strong> \u2013 Futuristic capital with stunning architecture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charyn Canyon<\/strong> \u2013 The \u201cGrand Canyon of Kazakhstan.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaindy Lake &amp; Kolsai Lakes<\/strong> \u2013 Breathtaking mountain lakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baikonur Cosmodrome<\/strong> \u2013 The world\u2019s first space launch site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mangystau (Bozzhira &amp; Valley of Balls)<\/strong> \u2013 Surreal landscapes in the west<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taraz<\/strong> \u2013 Oldest town in Kazakhstan &amp; a Silk Road town<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there\u2019s one city you want to visit when in Kazakhstan, let it be Almaty. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kazakhstan Travel Guide: 5-day Itinerary<\/h2>\n<p>If you are visiting Kazakhstan, I\u2019d suggest you to base yourself out of Almaty. There are plenty of things to explore in and around Almaty. So, you can easily spend about 4-5 days here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"67823\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-577x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Raksha standing in front of Kolsai Lake\" class=\"wp-image-67823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-640x1137.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_160709-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"67822\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-577x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ascension cathedral during the night \" class=\"wp-image-67822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-640x1137.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220914_195356-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can go sightseeing around the city. <\/p>\n<p>Green Bazaar market is quite lively &amp; a great place to pick up dry fruits. <\/p>\n<p>Explore the parks and monuments around the city &amp; you can make a day out of it. I like to walk around a city &amp; stumble into random quirks that make up a city. <\/p>\n<p>Visit the Ascension Cathedral. You could spend a few hours in the evening just soaking in the vibe. <\/p>\n<p>Then, you could take a cable ride to Koke Tobe Hill and watch the sunset from there. This place comes alive over the weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Evenings at Kok Tobe Hill\" class=\"wp-image-67818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220910_184630-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Next, you could go to Medeu which is just 20 km from the city &amp; take a cable car to reach 3200m. It\u2019s a great spot to experience the Tian Shah mountains closely without doing any hiking. <\/p>\n<p>Also, during winter, you can go skating at the Medeu Ice Rink or skiing while staying at Shymbulak ski resort. <\/p>\n<p>If you can splurge, then stay at Tenir Eco Hotel \u2013 it\u2019s hard to beat this location. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie with locals at 3200m - cable car from Medeu\" class=\"wp-image-67819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220912_160112-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are beautiful lakes that are accessible on a day trip from Almaty. <a href=\"https:\/\/visitalmaty.kz\/en\/big-almaty-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Almaty Lake<\/a> is just an hour away from the city, so it\u2019s a comfortable trip. You could take a taxi which would cost around 15,000 KZT, or opt for group tours which would be around 10,000 KZT while private tours would start from 100 USD.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4 &amp; 5<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can also visit Kolsai, Kaindy lakes, and Charyn Canyon on a 2 day trip from Almaty. You can find plenty of tour operators doing this &amp; they charge anywhere from 25 USD (12,000 tenge) to 200 USD per adult based on the stay, group size, and convenience.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, there are no fancy acommodations in this region, so most likely you will end up staying in a local guesthouse or a 6-person nomadic yurt.<\/p>\n<p>It takes about 5-6 hours one way. You could visit these places, stay in Saty village, then head back to Almaty the next day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Monty in Kaindy Lake\" class=\"wp-image-67820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220913_115820-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6<\/h3>\n<p>Take a flight back from Almaty<\/p>\n<p>Note: This is a suggested itinerary and you can customize it according to your preferences and interests.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Places to visit in Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want to venture outside the tourist trail, then explore <strong>Assy Plateau<\/strong> on a day trip from Almaty. Trek along the high-mountain plateau of Assy and Bear Waterfalls in Turgen Gorge. Here, you can witness dense pine forests, rejuvenating hot springs, and crystal-clear lakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During winter, you can go skating at the <strong>Medeu Ice Rink, the world\u2019s highest skating rink<\/strong>. Or <strong>skiing at Shymbulak<\/strong>. So if you can brave the sub zero temperatures, then you could experience a beautiful winter wonderland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Taraz Kazakhstan\" class=\"wp-image-67824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_153223-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You could also visit small <strong>Silk Road towns like Taraz<\/strong> like I did. It is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan &amp; truly feels like a time capsule. The vibe here is totally different from the big cities like Almaty. The surprising thing is there are still tree-lined pedestrian paths even in small towns like this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You could visit the <strong>capital city Astana<\/strong>. Formerly known as Nur-Sultan, it became the capital in 1997, replacing Almaty. The city is known for its striking skyline, featuring landmarks like the Bayterek Tower, the Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment center, and the Nur-Astana Mosque. Its well-planned infrastructure, wide boulevards, and mix of Soviet-era and ultramodern buildings make it an interesting destination for travelers. I didn\u2019t visit Astana as I wasn\u2019t keen on visiting another city. Maybe I am biased, but from what I hear from other travelers, Almaty is the most beautiful city in Kazakhstan not its capital city Astana &amp; I would have to agree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kazakhstan Food Guide<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Beshbarmak<\/strong> \u2013 National dish made of boiled meat and pasta<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kazy<\/strong> \u2013 Horse meat sausage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shashlik<\/strong> \u2013 Grilled meat skewers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baursak<\/strong> \u2013 Fried dough snacks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kumis<\/strong> \u2013 Fermented mare\u2019s milk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tashkent Fruit tea<\/strong> \u2013 Unlike the name suggests, it was invented in Shymkent in Kazakhstan not Tashkent. So, don\u2019t miss trying this when you are in Kazakhstan \u2013 it\u2019s incredible \u2013 sweet, tangy, and bursting with the flavors. Served hot or cold, this tea is a refreshing treat after a hearty Kazakh meal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"67814\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tashkent Fruit Tea\" class=\"wp-image-67814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-640x1137.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220916_214423-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"67815\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-577x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ayran\" class=\"wp-image-67815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-640x1137.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220725_151928-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Pack for Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<p>When traveling to Kazakhstan, pack versatile layers for varying temperatures. In spring and autumn, bring a light jacket, warm clothing for cooler nights, and comfortable shoes for walking. If visiting in winter, pack heavy coats, thermals, and boots to stay warm in the cold weather. A hat, gloves, and scarf are also essential for winter months.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to Uzbekistan &amp; Tajikistan, Kazakhstan especially the cities are quite liberal \u2013 in terms of outlook and clothing. If you are visiting small towns, I\u2019d suggest you to dress more conservatively.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language<\/h2>\n<p>Most people including city dwellers don\u2019t speak English here. Even the signs and boards are in Russian\/Kazakh. So, it\u2019s difficult to get around withougt knowing a bit of the local language.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"raksha in Taraz, Kazakhstan\" class=\"wp-image-67813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20220917_125700-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019d suggest you to learn atleast the basic phrases to have a better experience here. Locals always love it when you are making effort and they become more friendly in general. It will also help you better assimilate yourself into the local culture.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Phrases in Russian<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Privyet (pree-vyet) \u2013 Hello<\/li>\n<li>Spasibo (spa-see-ba) \u2013 Thank you<\/li>\n<li>Menya zovut (men-ya zovut) \u2013 My name is<\/li>\n<li>Ya khachu tuda (ya khachu too-da) \u2013 I want to go there<\/li>\n<li>Skol\u2019ko stoit? (skol-ko sto-it) \u2013 How much?<\/li>\n<li>Xorosho (kharasho) \u2013 Good<\/li>\n<li>Ya vas lyublyu (ya vas lyub-lyu) \u2013 I love you<\/li>\n<li>Ochen\u2019 priyatno poznakomit\u2019sya (o-chen\u2019 pri-ya-tna poz-na-ko-mitsya) \u2013 Nice to meet you.<\/li>\n<li>Do svidaniya (das-vee-da-ni-ya) \u2013 Goodbye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Phrases in Kazakh<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>S\u00e4lem! (sa-lem) \u2013 Hello<\/li>\n<li>Rakhmet! (rakh-met) \u2013 Thank you<\/li>\n<li>Men\u0456\u04a3 atym\u2026 (me-nin a-tym\u2026) \u2013 My name is\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Men son\u01f5a bar\u01f5ym keledi (men son-ga bar-gym ke-le-di) \u2013 I want to go there<\/li>\n<li>Bul qan\u015fa? (bul kan-sha) \u2013 How much?<\/li>\n<li>Jaqsy (zhak-sy) \u2013 Good<\/li>\n<li>Men seni jaqs\u0131 k\u00f6remin (men se-ni zhak-sy k\u00f6-re-min) \u2013 I love you<\/li>\n<li>Tanysqanyma quattymyn (tan-ys-ka-ny-ma quat-ty-myn) \u2013 Nice to meet you<\/li>\n<li>Sau boly\u014byz! (sau bo-ly-nyz) \u2013 Goodbye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download These Apps Before Traveling to Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Budget in Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-1.03.30-PM.png\" alt=\"kazakhstan budget\" class=\"wp-image-67810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-1.03.30-PM.png 704w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-1.03.30-PM-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/therovingheart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-1.03.30-PM-640x446.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Kazakhstan is a budget-friendly destination for travelers, with a daily average travel budget of around $60-80 per day. This includes accommodation, food, transportation, and some activities. However, this budget can vary depending on your style of travel and the type of accommodation you choose.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you opt for budget-friendly accommodations such as homestays or guesthouses, you can expect to spend less than $30 per day. On the other hand, if you prefer more comfortable &amp; luxe accommodations, you can expect to spend more, around $100 per day.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, food costs in cities like Almaty are comparable to the prices in Indian cities. So, it isn\u2019t very cheap but you can find plenty of multi-cuisine restaurants with dishes for about $8 a meal. The prices would be relatively lower when you visit small towns. <\/p>\n<p>Transportation costs are also reasonable, with public transportation and local taxis being affordable options. <\/p>\n<p><strong>To budget for a 6-day trip to Kazakhstan, on average, you would need around $600, excluding flights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"is-style-info has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2f5\">On the other hand, you can travel with us to explore Kazakhstan with a local expert in which case you don\u2019t have to worry about the logistics or travel planning. Every little detail will be taken care of for you \ud83d\ude42  Join us on a special-edition summer hiking retreat to Kazakhstan. Expect road trips, lot of hiking, riverside picnics, retreat activities, authentic local experiences, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/1c39f001e2fb\/kazakhstan\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/1c39f001e2fb\/kazakhstan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>JOIN US<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Border Crossings<\/h2>\n<p>I entered Kazakhstan by crossing the border from Kyrygyzstan to Kazakhstan &amp; exited the border from Shyment to Tashkent. Here is my experience with border crossings in Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bishkek \u2013 Almaty<\/h3>\n<p>I took a taxi to the border from Bishkek city (40 mins from the city). And then crossed the border quite easily. No questions asked. Didn\u2019t even ask how long I\u2019m going to stay in Almaty. Took 20 minutes to finish the process. On the Kazakhstan side, I took a shared taxi to Almaty from the border (about 3 hours). Which dropped me at Sairan bus station. <\/p>\n<p>Reaching the hostel from the bus station was quite tricky. I couldn\u2019t find many taxis which would take me to the hostel in Kyrgyz som. And there wasn\u2019t any specific landmark close to the hostel to communicate to either. And since I didn\u2019t have internet, I couldn\u2019t book Yandex either. So it took a while to actually get a taxi willing to take me to the hostel. And I ended up paying 1500 tenge for the same.<\/p>\n<p>In hindsight, I could have planned this better. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shymkent \u2013 Tashkent<\/h3>\n<p>I stayed in Taraz for a few days to break the long journey from Almaty to Shymkent. I booked a ride from Taraz to Shymkent through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/S1oCLVLY?trs=270836&amp;journey_id=WNtIlUh5d4iyII951S7Xs&amp;trace_id=Zz60b7b0ceb6814c1887f251a-488017&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftherovingheart.com%2Fuzbekistan-travel-guide%2F%23google_vignette&amp;product_type=tp_manual&amp;install_type=partner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InDriver<\/a>, a ride-sharing app. From Shymkent, I found local taxis to go to the border.<\/p>\n<p>At the checkpoint, it took about 30 minutes to finish the security and immigration procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Once on the Uzbekistan side, I took a taxi from the border to Tashkent.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling to Kazakhstan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-bb59a980 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1242dbe2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Do I need a visa to visit Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>Kazakhstan offers visa-free entry for citizens of many countries, including the U.S., U.K., EU nations, and some Asian countries including India, for stays up to <strong>14 days<\/strong>. Always check the latest visa requirements before traveling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c5c4a5d6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>The best time depends on your interests:<br \/><strong>Summer (June\u2013August)<\/strong> \u2013 Great for hiking, Almaty, and the lakes (but can be hot in the steppes).<br \/><strong>Spring (April\u2013May) &amp; Autumn (September\u2013October)<\/strong> \u2013 Pleasant weather, fewer tourists.<br \/><strong>Winter (December\u2013February)<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for skiing and winter sports in places like Shymbulak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7ec10b97 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What currency is used in Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>The currency is the <strong>Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)<\/strong>. While credit cards are accepted in cities, it\u2019s best to carry cash in small towns and rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8e3af061 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is Kazakhstan safe for travelers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>Yes! Kazakhstan is generally safe for tourists. However, exercise normal precautions like avoiding poorly lit areas at night and being aware of pickpockets in crowded markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5b66c2f8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What languages are spoken in Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>Kazakh is the official language, but <strong>Russian is widely spoken<\/strong>, especially in cities. English is spoken in hotels and tourist areas but is not common in rural regions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a873d4a0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How do I get around Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p><strong>Flights<\/strong> \u2013 The fastest way to travel between major cities.<br \/><strong>Trains<\/strong> \u2013 Affordable but slow. Overnight trains are a popular option.<br \/><strong>Buses &amp; Marshrutkas<\/strong> \u2013 Used for intercity travel.<br \/><strong>Taxis &amp; Apps<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Yandex Go<\/strong> and <strong>Indriver<\/strong> are the most popular ride-hailing apps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-21a2ab93 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What are some must-visit places in Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p><strong>Almaty<\/strong> \u2013 Greenest city, mountains, and Shymbulak ski resort.<br \/><strong>Astana (Nur-Sultan)<\/strong> \u2013 Futuristic capital with stunning architecture.<br \/><strong>Charyn Canyon<\/strong> \u2013 The \u201cGrand Canyon of Kazakhstan.\u201d<br \/><strong>Kaindy Lake &amp; Kolsai Lakes<\/strong> \u2013 Breathtaking mountain lakes.<br \/><strong>Baikonur Cosmodrome<\/strong> \u2013 The world\u2019s first space launch site.<br \/><strong>Mangystau (Bozzhira &amp; Valley of Balls)<\/strong> \u2013 Surreal landscapes in the west<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6272e1cf \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is Kazakhstan expensive to visit?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>Kazakhstan is <strong>affordable compared to Western Europe<\/strong>. Budget travelers can get by on <strong>$30\u201350\/day<\/strong>, while mid-range travelers spend around <strong>$60\u2013100\/day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d98e2608 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What food should I try in Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p><strong>Beshbarmak<\/strong> \u2013 National dish made of boiled meat and pasta.<br \/><strong>Kazy<\/strong> \u2013 Horse meat sausage.<br \/><strong>Shashlik<\/strong> \u2013 Grilled meat skewers.<br \/><strong>Baursak<\/strong> \u2013 Fried dough snacks.<br \/><strong>Kumis<\/strong> \u2013 Fermented mare\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e963ee15 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Do I need a SIM card in Kazakhstan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\n<p>Yes! 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