Ile-Alatau National Park

National park Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

What to expect

Ile-Alatau National Park is a national park in Kazakhstan, established in 1996. The park covers an area of approximately 200,000 hectares and is situated in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, south of Almaty. It features diverse landscapes, including woodlands, alpine meadows, glaciers, and lakes, such as Big Almaty Lake. The park is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including snow leopards, Central Asian lynx, Tian Shan brown bears, and over 300 recorded species of birds and animals. Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife observation, and taking in the mountainous landscapes. The park is also close to other attractions, such as the Turgen gorge and the Assi Plateau

Plan your family visit to the Ile-Alatau National Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ile-Alatau National Park, a large park with hiking trails, fast rivers, lakes, alpine forests, and mountain peaks. We enjoyed a scenic drive through the park and saw many horses grouped into large herds

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the horses and the beautiful scenery, and we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the park. We were also impressed by the diverse landscapes and the variety of activities available ✨