Chaitanya

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan has to be one of the most underrated countries. My recent trip to Almaty blew me away (quite literally during the earthquake 😂). Here's a quick itinerary for folks visiting for the first time. There are plenty of good hotels; I ended up picking the brand-new Novotel x Ibis property was going for about $90 a night (a bit pricey for the city, you can get an amazing Airbnb for half the price) Give the city at least 2-3 days; there are a ton of good restaurants, coffee places, and bars. DM me, and I'll share a Google list. A few spots for day trips: 🚠 Shymbulak, if you are interested in skiing. They also have some of the best instructors if you plan on learning. 🌲 Kolsai Lake is another spot you shouldn't miss. It's about a 3-hour drive from the city but absolutely worth it. It's completely frozen in the winter, and you can take a ride around it on a horse. ⛰️ Charyn Canyon is about a 1-hour drive from the lake, and there are multiple viewing points around that region. You won’t find a lot of tourists, which makes the entire experience even better; the locals are super friendly. It's the first city where folks would often reach out to ask how our trip was going and share recommendations.

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