Views of Kok-Zhailyau


Views of Kok-Zhailyau. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Kok-Zhalyau is one of the most easy-accessible and closest mountain to Almaty. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

The path to Kok-Zhailyau. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Before the last ascent. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Almaty covered in clouds. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Clouds go up the gorge. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

The ones wishing for a bigger load, can ascend to one of the nearest tops, for example Three Brothers. Two hours of walk up Kok-Zhailyau and the first Brother appears from the clouds. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

The view from Kumbel mountain, another hour of ascent from Three Brothers. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Trees don't grow here, almost 3,000m above sea level. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Unfortunately, Almaty residents and guests might lose this piece of nature: there is a possibility that a ski resort will be built at Kok-Zhailyau. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Views of Kok-Zhailyau. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©

Views of Kok-Zhailyau. Photo by Timur Ginatullin©