Almaty is green, walkable and framed by the Tian Shan — think apple markets, coffee culture, Shymbulak gondola and day trips to Charyn Canyon or Kolsai lakes. EternalMiles adds visa guidance, English-speaking city hosts and comfortable SUVs for mountain roads.
CurrencyTenge (KZT)
LanguageKazakh / Russian · English emerging in cafés
Visa for IndiansVisa-free short stays or e-visa per latest MFA rules — we confirm before booking
Best Duration5N/6D – 8N/9D
Hotel Category4★ Almaty centre + mountain resort nights optional
MountainsAdventureCity + NatureFoodiesPhotography
Kok-Tobe hill panorama & Green Bazaar tasting tour
Shymbulak / Medeu gondola — alpine meadows or skiing by season
Big Almaty Lake viewpoint (border permit day when open)
Charyn Canyon day hike along the Valley of Castles
Nomad horse show at Huns ethnographic village (optional)
Astana / Nur-Sultan futuristic architecture extension possible
Beshbarmak, manti and kumis cultural dinner options
Return India–Almaty flights (direct when available)
5–8 nights 4★ hotels with breakfast
Private SUV day trips to Charyn / Kolsai as per season
English-speaking guide on scheduled city & canyon days
Airport transfers & local SIM recommendation
Altitude & weather briefing for mountain days
Kazakhstan visa fee if regime requires sticker/e-visa
Cable car tickets if not bundled in tier
Meals beyond breakfast unless stated
Personal shopping at Dostyk Plaza / Samal
Travel insurance
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Almaty
Airport pickup, city-centre hotel, light Panfilov Park walk.
Day 2City core
Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar food samples, Kok-Tobe sunset.
Day 3Medeu & Shymbulak
Gondola ascent, alpine photos, optional skating at Medeu.
Day 4Charyn Canyon
Early start for 3+ hr drive, walk Valley of Castles, picnic lunch.
Day 5Big Almaty Lake or Kolsai
High-altitude viewpoint day (weather & permits permitting).
