Place to visit
Shokalsky Glacier, Kazakhstan: what it is and when to go
Shokalsky Glacier is a glacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan (Шокальский) (Almaty). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 2 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
- Glacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan · Nature
- Local name
- Шокальский
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ALA Almaty, 35 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.0832, 77.26996
What it is and where
Shokalsky Glacier is a glacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan (Шокальский) (Almaty). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kazakhstan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Almaty, where this site lists 157 more places to see, 40 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.0832, 77.26996; the nearest main airport is Almaty International Airport (ALA, Almaty), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kazakhstan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature 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 Shokalsky Glacier is May to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:09
- FebBetter not10:18
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulPossible14:53
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecBetter not8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. 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.
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
- Shokan Valikhanov peakMountain in Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, Kazakhstan1.4 km
- Oñtüstik TÉWGlacier2.3 km
- Zhambyl peakMountain in Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, Kazakhstan2.8 km
- SalanovGlacier2.8 km
- Suleiman Stalsky peakMountain in Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, Kazakhstan3.1 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 Shokalsky Glacier?
It is a glacier in Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan (Шокальский in the local language). It has articles in 2 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 Shokalsky Glacier?
May to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Shokalsky Glacier?
The nearest main airport is Almaty International Airport (ALA), 35 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 Shokan Valikhanov peak, Oñtüstik TÉW, Zhambyl peak. The rest is in the Kazakhstan guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Shokalsky Glacier on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.