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Things to see in Esik (Kazakhstan): 36 places and when to go
Esik is a town in Kazakhstan, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Nature (33), Mountains (6), Wildlife (2). The best known are Pik Talgar, Ile-Alatau National Park and Almaty State Reserve. The best time to come is May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Kazakhstan · 43.3691, 77.4438
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (33) · Mountains (6) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- April, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- ALA Almaty, 32 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pik Talgar, at 4,979 m.
What to see in Esik
The places in and around Esik, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pik TalgarThe highest point of the Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan29 km
- Ile-Alatau National ParkProtected area in Kazakhstan29 km
- Almaty State ReserveProtected area28 km
- Bear fallsWaterfall in Kazakhstan, Almaty Region24 km
- Jarsai GlacierGlacier26 km
- Avsyuk glacier (Trans-Ili Alatau)A mountainous glacier in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, located on the northern slope of the Trans-Ili Alatau27 km
- Kassin peakMountain in Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, Kazakhstan30 km
- Kokbulak glacierGlacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan29 km
- Kyz EmshekSummit16 km
- Medoev glacierGlacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan26 km
- Northern Talgar GlacierGlacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan29 km
- The Esik State Historical and Cultural Reserve MuseumMuseum in Esik, Kazakhstan4.6 km
- TaldybulakMountain in Kazakhstan21 km
- BozkolGlacier27 km
- Bozkol HutHiking24 km
- DvuhlopastnojGlacier30 km
- FïzïkterGlacier27 km
- Fïzïkter ŞığısGlacier27 km
- Jamal AkGlacier30 km
- KölGlacier27 km
- KolokolnikovGlacier24 km
- KöpirGlacier28 km
- LobastıGlacier28 km
- MetallwrgGlacier25 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
When to go to Esik
The best time to visit Esik is May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:07
- FebBetter not10:17
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecBetter not8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In September, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Kazakhstan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Esik
The nearest main airport is Almaty International Airport (ALA, Almaty), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kazakhstan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Almaty157 places43 km
- Karaganda6 places797 km
- Astana9 places981 km
- Aktobe20 places1,725 km
- Oral, Kazakhstan7 places2,158 km
And all of Kazakhstan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Esik?
The best known: Pik Talgar, Ile-Alatau National Park, Almaty State Reserve, Bear falls, Jarsai Glacier. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Esik?
May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Esik?
The nearest main airport is Almaty International Airport (ALA), 32 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Esik as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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