Almaty is situated at the foot of Trans-Ili Alatau mountains that belongs to northern ridge of The Tien-Shan highland. Mountains surrounding Almaty have their own very unique ecosystem.  Get acquainted with the surroundings by taking an easy mile walk or more, renew your lungs in nature when you embark on a nature trail in Almaty. A true wilderness experience right at the parameters of the city, witness wild animals in their natural habitat and drink fresh mountain water containing 22 minerals.

There is a numerous number of trails in Almaty region with different complexity but always unique sightseeing. Short and elegant year-round green junipers, mountain meadows with an abundance of flowers, rough rivers with waterfalls, high-altitude lakes and mountains covered with eternal snows with the highest peak of Khan Tengri 7,010 m.