The leading International airport in Kazakhstan is Almaty International Airport, which is situated approximately 15 km north eastwards of the city. The city is known as the nation’s largest and marketable capital which is landlocked. The city is positioned on the southeast side of Kazakhstan in gorgeous site flanked by mountains and plains.
Kazakhstan is the largest city of the country which brags contemporary architecture, broad streets, fresh sprinklers, recreational parks and stunning sights of the mountains especially in the season of spring and autumn. The area comprises of ample trade hubs, theatres, museums, trade fair halls and a diverse collection of modern amusement complexes including cinemas, discos and bistros, etc.
Places to visit
- Medeo - It is just 15 km away above the city, a beautiful valley which is known as globe’s largest and inimitable speed skating rinks, positioned 1,700 m above sea level.
- Chimbulak - It is a skiing resort in the city placed 2,230m beyond sea level.
- Charyn canyon - A canyon sited 80 km on the Charyn River, also known as “little brother of Grand Canyon”. Has the identity of being the second biggest canyons worldwide.
- Svyato-Voznesensky Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral of Holy Ascension) - A distinctive wood-made structure of the Cathedral is a striking example of traditional Church architecture
- Central Mosque - It is a most extensive mosque in Kazakhstan.
Ground Transportation
- Metro - There is a miniature metro system in the city covering a distance around 8.56 km. Unfortunately, it is more a disturbance than a facility due to over-occupied by the crowd of the city in peak hours
- Taxi Services - A number of fiddle taxis are waiting for ignorant passengers at the Airport. There is a requirement of pre-booking your taxi to travel around the area. Taxis are readily available outside the airport, but inside the city at various spots it is not easy at all.
- Rail Services - If any visitor wishes to travel to another city the most accessible and cheapest way is to make use of rail service.
- Car hire - At the moment you arrive at the Airport, a number of car hire companies at waiting to serve you. A lot many operate outside the vicinity of Almaty International Airport because inside the airport there is a special VIP program for the passengers facilitating them directly to the plane. The passengers are free of the hassle of boarding.
So car hiring being more convenient and accessible needs your attention and best way to enjoy the charms at Kazakhstan.
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