To Be On Ski Slopes In Few Minutes
Another reason to visit Almaty is experience skiiing. Almaty typically shocks travelers on the Silk Road for a longer period of time because it protrudes out of the rural, occasionally decaying terrain of Central Asia as a modern metropolis. Its ski resorts are equally better equipped than those in other parts of Central Asia, albeit some of its nooks and crannies still have creaky old Soviet apparatus. Any Silk Road ski journey should undoubtedly include a stop in Almaty, not just for the distinct atmosphere from the rest of the region but also for the skiing options, which are on par with those in Kyrgyzstan. The foreigners who reside in Almaty can just enjoy it all winter long. Almaty's ski season lasts from December through March. Winters in Almaty are sunny and mild, which makes for enjoyable days spent skiing. On the other hand, thaw is a problem near the end of the season. Traveling skiers have the option to base themselves in the city center for cheaper lodging and a wild après-ski, and then take the bus the next morning to return to the slopes thanks to the mountains' close proximity.
Near Almaty, there are about a dozen ski resorts. Most are rather tiny. The exception is Shymbulak, the most up-to-date ski resort in Central Asia with a variety of slopes for skiers of all levels. The largest and most up-to-date ski resort in Central Asia, Shymbulak in Almaty, is the best and most popular destination to go skiing in Kazakhstan. For those who enjoy off-piste skiing on powder snow, the resort is a well-liked vacation spot. In contrast to the endless, sharp spikes of the Caucasus range, the mountainous terrain surrounding Shymbulak is soft. Certainly, what makes skiing at Shymbulak so enjoyable is its almost balmy tranquility. When looking down from the slopes on a beautiful day, the entire city of Almaty and beyond is visible; on a foggy day, the only sign of the city's location at the foot of the mountains is the Kok-Tobe TV Tower, which pokes its way through the dense cloud cover.
