charyn.kz an independent guide to wild Kazakhstan

Where to go in Kazakhstan

Pick by season, type of trip and starting city: places with real photos, a season bar and directions.

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Ready-made shortlists

The finder puts every place on the site in one list. Choose a season and places are sorted by how good that season is for them; tick what you want to see and, optionally, the city you start from. Each card leads to the place page with directions, fees, rules, a month-by-month season bar and a photo gallery.

Not in the mood to choose? Start with the top 10 or the seasonal shortlists below.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose where to go in Kazakhstan?
Start with the season: the south (canyons, deserts) is best in spring and autumn, mountains and northern lakes in summer, Medeu and Shymbulak in winter. Then pick a landscape and a starting city and the finder shows matching places.
What does "best time" on a card mean?
Every place has a month-by-month season bar based on the sources on its page. “Best time” means the selected season includes months with the top rating.