SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT | GREEN BAZAAR
VISIT TO SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
Proceed on an excursion to the beautiful mountain resort of Shymbulak Ski resort including Gondola tickets
to level 3 and services of our English speaking guide. “Shymbulak Ski Resort” is located in the beautiful
Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain at 2260 m above sea level. It is 25 Km from the city centre of Almaty city and has an
average temperature of +25C in the summer & -7C in the winter months. The average snowfall is around 1.5M. It is
usually very sunny as the average number of sunny days a year can reach 90%. Ski season is normally begins in
December and can run into April. The ski slopes are served by Gondola cars from “Medeu” to the base of Shymbulak,
2260 m above sea level. This Gondola is the world’s third-longest Gondola with a length of 4.5 KM. The Gondola has
114 comfortable cabins for all guests of the resort and has the capacity of 2000 people per hour. The Ski resort
has six lifts that service the mountains. Two combination lifts (Combi1 & Combi2) that have both quad-chairs and 8
passenger cabins, two quad-chair lifts. The lift system will take you to Talgar pass where you are 3180 m
above sea level. A vertical rise of 920 m. The majestic mountain view with snowy slopes and evergreen
Tien Shan are spectacular and must be seen. Located in the resort is a hotel, restaurants, café and
coffee shop with a variety of cuisine to suit all taste.
Time at leisure.
Lunch at an Indian restaurant.
GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHAT CHOCOLATE SHOP
Proceed on an excursion to the beautiful mountain resort of Shymbulak Ski resort including Gondola tickets
to level 3 and services of our English-speaking guide. “Shymbulak Ski Resort” is located in the beautiful
Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain at 2260 m above sea level. It is 25 Km from the city centre of Almaty city and has
the majestic mountain view with snowy slopes and evergreen Tien Shan are spectacular and must be seen.
You will be delighted to see the colourful atmosphere and the variety of goods available. Right next door is
the famous Rakhat Chocolate shop. Rakhat which means pleasure in Kazakh is the oldest manufactures of
chocolates dating back to almost 70 years.
Your tour guide will take you to visit various modern shopping malls around the city. Some of the well-known
malls are Mega Mall, Dostyk Plaza, Villa boutiques & Green Bazaar.
Rakhat Candy Factory, Almaty
/ Green Bazaar Rakhat chocolate shop
/ Cable car tickets to Shymbulak 3rd level