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Visa Policy for Indians: E-visa or Visa on Arrival
Visa Policy for Other Nationals: E-visa or Visa on Arrival for many countries
Ideal Duration: 7-10 days for major cities and key attractions; 2 weeks for more extensive exploration
Best Time: May to September (warmer months, ideal for outdoor activities)
Getting In Kazakhstan: Nur-Sultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ), Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Getting Around Kazakhstan: Public transport, taxis, rental cars, and trains for intercity travel
Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country, located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Covering an area of approximately 2.7 million square kilometers, it is the ninth-largest country in the world. The capital city of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana), a mix of modern and historic cities.
Kazakhstan offers a diverse and ever-changing landscape for travelers, from arid plains, boundless steppes, and remote desert villages where camels often outnumber people to verdant valleys, snow-capped mountains, and contemporary urban centers. Nur-Sultan and Almaty, in particular, offer a blend of modern architecture, cultural attractions, and vibrant nightlife.
Kazakhstan offers a wide range of natural attractions, including the Charyn Canyon, Lake Balkhash, and the Altai Mountains. The country also hosts the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a space launch facility that was once the primary launch site for the Soviet space program and is still in use today.
The best areas for multiday adventurous trekking are the Tian Shan range to the South and the Altay Mountains to the east. Try Kazakh’s national dish, Beshbarmak, chunks of long-boiled mutton, beef, or perhaps horsemeat, served in a huge bowl atop flat squares of pasta.
Vast steppes, modern cities, and a blend of Asian and European influences.
Extreme Temperatures, Language Barrier, Limited Tourism Infrastructure