Turgen Waterfalls

Disappointed to unofficial blocking of the road at Kafe Akbulak, perhaps a bribe was needed to be allowed through?

We visited in late-March 2021 and we were surprised to find the road blocked at the location of Kafe Akbulak. It was the manner in which the road was blocked that was so unwelcoming -- there was just ...

Disappointed to unofficial blocking of the road at Kafe Akbulak, perhaps a bribe was needed to be allowed through?

We visited in late-March 2021 and we were surprised to find the road blocked at the location of Kafe Akbulak. It was the manner in which the road was blocked that was so unwelcoming -- there was just ...

picturesque

This waterfall is a 1300m walk from the road. It's actually a pretty nice place when it is not full of litter. Entrance to the park is relatively cheap. Worth the visit when returning to Almaty.

picturesque

This waterfall is a 1300m walk from the road. It's actually a pretty nice place when it is not full of litter. Entrance to the park is relatively cheap. Worth the visit when returning to Almaty.

Don't expect too much to avoid disappointment

To start from the end - the waterfalls are not very impressive, and walking 7-8 km to the Kairak waterfalls and back on the same footpath (total of c. 15 km) could be disappointing if all you want is ...