Kazakhstan
Description
Originally a vast land of nomads and herders, Kazakhstan has the largest dry steppe region in the world, stretching out from the Caspian Sea in the west across Kazakhstan to the Altai Mountains in the east. Towards the north the landscape changes into the plains and forests of Russian Siberia, and towards the south are the Kyzyl Kum desert and the western spurs of the mighty Tian Shan range, which mark the border with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Two areas stand out for hikers. First of all, the remote Altai Mountains in the northeast, with its highest peak Belukha Mountain (4506 m) sitting right on the border with Russia. Kazakhstan shares the Altai Mountains with Russia, Mongolia and China. The Altai are not as high as the Tian Shan, but never to be underestimated, so prepare well. Second is the mighty Tian Shan range in the southeast, along the border with Kyrgyzstan. Noteworthy is the 80 km long Charyn Canyon and National Park, although it appears to be a bit touristy... If you are in for more adventurous treks, head for high altitudes and glaciers of Khan Tengri (7010) near the border with China.
Best time for hiking in Tian Shan or Altai is from late July until halfway September.
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Books
Netherlands
2014
- Lonely Planet Central Asia
- Central Asia is Lonely Planet's heartland. Exploring Uzbekistan's blue-domed medressas, sleeping in felt yurts among Kyrgyzstan's mountains or selecting fruit in Kazakhstan's markets: we do it all with passion and expertise. Live your own Silk Road dream with this 5th edition as your guide.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to... Read more
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- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2014
- Lonely Planet Central Asia
- Central Asia is Lonely Planet's heartland. Exploring Uzbekistan's blue-domed medressas, sleeping in felt yurts among Kyrgyzstan's mountains or selecting fruit in Kazakhstan's markets: we do it all with passion and expertise. Live your own Silk Road dream with this 5th edition as your guide.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to... Read more
Netherlands
- Reassessing the Barriers to Islamic Radicalization in Kazakhstan
- The authors reassess the barriers to Islamic radicalization in the Republic of Kazakhstan. They provide crucial analysis and findings for policymakers seeking to engage with the country, while also presenting important insights into the historical and cultural impediments in the path of radicalizing its youth. Despite the proximity of the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Reassessing the Barriers to Islamic Radicalization in Kazakhstan
- The authors reassess the barriers to Islamic radicalization in the Republic of Kazakhstan. They provide crucial analysis and findings for policymakers seeking to engage with the country, while also presenting important insights into the historical and cultural impediments in the path of radicalizing its youth. Despite the proximity of the... Read more
Netherlands
- Tourism Development in Kazakhstan
- Tourism sector in Kazakhstan is not so developed. But as we know the Republic of Kazakhstan is in the list of new states and the future of its tourism can be viewed as perfect. Kazakhstan is one of the post-Soviet states. The Republic of Kazakhstan is well known for rather unique natural and geographic conditions. Kazakhstan owns many things... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Tourism Development in Kazakhstan
- Tourism sector in Kazakhstan is not so developed. But as we know the Republic of Kazakhstan is in the list of new states and the future of its tourism can be viewed as perfect. Kazakhstan is one of the post-Soviet states. The Republic of Kazakhstan is well known for rather unique natural and geographic conditions. Kazakhstan owns many things... Read more
Netherlands
- Out Of Steppe
- Central Asia is the general name for the landmass between Iran, China, Siberia and Afghanistan. An area of enormous diversity both geographically and ethnically, it has been shaped by trade and commerce (the Silk Road) and by many invaders, including Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Stalin. Today the area is divided into five 'stans:... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Out Of Steppe
- Central Asia is the general name for the landmass between Iran, China, Siberia and Afghanistan. An area of enormous diversity both geographically and ethnically, it has been shaped by trade and commerce (the Silk Road) and by many invaders, including Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Stalin. Today the area is divided into five 'stans:... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Lonely Planet Central Asia
- Central Asia is Lonely Planet's heartland. Exploring Uzbekistan's blue-domed medressas, sleeping in felt yurts among Kyrgyzstan's mountains or selecting fruit in Kazakhstan's markets: we do it all with passion and expertise. Live your own Silk Road dream with this 5th edition as your guide.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Belgium
2018
- Lonely Planet Central Asia
- Central Asia is Lonely Planet's heartland. Exploring Uzbekistan's blue-domed medressas, sleeping in felt yurts among Kyrgyzstan's mountains or selecting fruit in Kazakhstan's markets: we do it all with passion and expertise. Live your own Silk Road dream with this 5th edition as your guide.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Central Asia | Lonely Planet
- Central Asia is Lonely Planet's heartland. Exploring Uzbekistan's blue-domed medressas, sleeping in felt yurts among Kyrgyzstan's mountains or selecting fruit in Kazakhstan's markets: we do it all with passion and expertise. Live your own Silk Road dream with this 5th edition as your guide.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to... Read more
Netherlands
2013
- Reisgids Kunstreiseführer Zentralasien Centraal Azië | Dumont
- Zentralasien - etwa so groß wie Westeuropa - ist eine Region voller Gegensätze: Mächtige Gebirgsketten, weit ausgedehnte Steppen- und Wüstenlandschaften aber auch fruchtbare, dicht besiedelte Oasen. Hier leben mehr als 55 Mio. Einwohner und mehr als 100 verschiedene Ethnien: Usbeken, Turkmenen, Kirgisen, Kasachen, Tataren, Tadschiken sowie... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Kazakhstan - Kazachstan | Bradt Travel Guides
- Een goede, vooral praktische reisgids met veel info over overnachten, eetgelegenheden, vervoer, maar ook wandelingen. Daarnaast nog aandacht voor achtergronden als geschiedenis, cultuur en landschap. Sober uitgevoerd, maar complete reisgids. A comprehensive travel guide to Kazakhstan, this book includes full details on where to stay and eat,... Read more
Netherlands
2014
- Reisgids Kazachstan - An Illustrated History of Kazakhstan | Odyssey
- To tell the story of Kazakhstan's history is to reach far beyond its Kazakh past and range much farther than its already expansive borders. This lavishly illustrated book reveals the full history of the heart of Central Asia across the ages, focusing on the region that is modern-day Kazakhstan. Using essays from renowned archaeologists,... Read more
Netherlands
2013
- Reisgids Culture Smart! Kazakhstan - Kazachstan | Kuperard
- De Cultuur Bewust!-gids geeft toeristen en zakenlieden belangrijke informatie met betrekking tot de cultuur van alledag in het land van bestemming. Anders dan in de gebruikelijke reisgidsen wordt de lezer in deze reeks bijgespijkerd op het gebied van omgangsvormen, normen en waarden, hoe zich te gedragen en wat verwacht mag worden op zakelijk... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Tien Shan: Lake Issyk-Kul North Trekking Map
- The area between Lake Issyk-Kul and the Kazakhstan border on a contoured and GPS compatible, double-sided topographic map at 1:100,000 from Goskartografiya in Bishkek, with all place names in the Cyrillic alphabet and an English map legend. Coverage extends eastwards from Orlovka, just west of the E125 road linking the lake with Tokmok, to... Read more
United Kingdom
- Tien Shan: Lake Issyk-Kul North 100K Goskartografiya Trekking Map
- The area between Lake Issyk-Kul and the Kazakhstan border on a contoured and GPS compatible, double-sided topographic map at 1:100,000 from Goskartografiya in Bishkek, with all place names in the Cyrillic alphabet and an English map legend. Coverage extends eastwards from Orlovka, just west of the E125 road linking the lake with Tokmok, to... Read more
United Kingdom
- Kazakhstan - Heart of Asia Map Pack
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. The maps have contours at 20m intervals and in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of terrain or vegetation (sand, terraces, rocks, woodlands,... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Kazakhstan - Kazachstan | Gizi Map
- Kazakhstan Political Map 1 : 3 000 000 ab 11.95 EURO Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Map for Businessmen & Tourists. With index Gizi Map. new edition Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Central Asia - Kazachstan, Uzbekistan, Kirgizië en Tajikistan | Gizi Map
- Central Asia Geographical 1 : 1 750 000 ab 11.95 EURO Kazakhstan (South), Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (East), Uzbekistan. With index. Relief with Gizi Map. new edition Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Kazakhstan - Kazachstan | Gizi Map
- Kazakhstan Geographical Map 1 : 3 000 000 ab 11.95 EURO Map for Businessmen & Tourists. With index. Relief with elevation tints Gizi Map. new edition Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Central Asia - Centraal Azië | Gizi Map
- Central Asia Road Map 1 : 1 750 000 ab 11.95 EURO Map for Businessmen & Tourists. Kazakhstan (South), Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (East), Uzb Gizi Map. Neuauflage Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Kazachstan & Usbekistan | ITMB
- Carte routière en couleur utile pour les voyageurs. Textes en anglais uniquement. Read more