Place to visit
West-Altay State Nature Reserve, Kazakhstan: what it is and when to go
West-Altay State Nature Reserve is a place of interest (Батыс Алтай қорығы) in Kazakhstan. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to June and September to October. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kazakhstan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Local name
- Батыс Алтай қорығы
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- NQZ Astana, 896 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 50.36227, 84.12675
What it is and where
West-Altay State Nature Reserve is a place of interest (Батыс Алтай қорығы) in Kazakhstan. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kazakhstan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 50.36227, 84.12675; the nearest main airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ, Astana), 896 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kazakhstan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Kazakhstan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit West-Altay State Nature Reserve is May to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not8:16
- FebBetter not9:48
- MarBetter not11:33
- AprPossible13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulPossible15:47
- AugPossible14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecBetter not7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to June and September to October | April, July to August and November |
| History | May to June and September to October | April, July to August and November |
| Wildlife | May to June and September to October | April, July to August and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: West-Altay State Nature Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Kazakhstan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Kazakhstan
To enter Kazakhstan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Baikonur and border areas require a permit”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Kazakhstan checklist. Currency: Tenge (KZT); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance · 101 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Voroshilov peakThe highest point of the Ivanov Range, Kazakhstan22 km
- RossypnayaMountain in Kazakhstan39 km
- Şığıs polyusSki resort54 km
- SinyuhaMountain in Kazakhstan60 km
- Myagkaya Tolstukha mountainMountain in Kazakhstan67 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Kazakhstan guide.
More in Kazakhstan: Nature
- Khan Tengri: mountain in Kyrgyzstan
- Belukha Mountain: mountain on the border of Russia and Kazakhstan
- Tanbaly: archaeological site in Kazakhstan
- Charyn Canyon: canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan
- Altyn-Emel National Park: national park
- Katun Nature Reserve: protected area in russia
Every Kazakhstan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is West-Altay State Nature Reserve?
It is a place of interest (Батыс Алтай қорығы in the local language) in Kazakhstan. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kazakhstan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit West-Altay State Nature Reserve?
May to June and September to October. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to West-Altay State Nature Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 896 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Kazakhstan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Kazakhstan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Voroshilov peak, Rossypnaya, Şığıs polyus. The rest is in the Kazakhstan guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about West-Altay State Nature Reserve on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.