Qarasay District
Tian Shan › Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains
About Qarasay District
A gateway to the Trans-Ili Alatau where nomadic heritage meets high-altitude orchards and rugged mountain escapes.
Highlights
- Wild apple forests
- High-altitude trekking
- Nomadic cultural sites
- Glacial river valleys
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1765m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 4
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Qarasay District
- Today: 5 to 13 °C, snow showers, 6 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3146 m (2410 to 3810 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 1 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5 / 13 °C | snow showers | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 9 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 4 / 10 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 3 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 3 / 8 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 2 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 3 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Qarasay District
Hikes nearby - Qarasay District (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Qarasay District, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Казачьи озера
Getting to Qarasay District
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Almaty International Airport (ALA), 50 km away, about 1h22 by road