Category: Almaty
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The best place to stay at Oi Qaragai Resort
We love staying at Oi Qaragai Resort. In our first year we managed to get a night in one of the fabulous yurts. We then followed that up with a summer stay in the cute tree houses with a group of friends. Finally for my birthday last year we went all out and booked up…
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Oi Qaragai Resort is an excellent option for your next ski holiday (2025 update)
Another Almaty gem, this resort ticks a lot of boxes for all ability levels Oi Qaragai is a great ski resort just outside Almaty. A small yet still somehow sprawling resort with a number of slopes, it is a popular alternative to Shymbulak Mountain Resort. It also takes just as long to arrive at as…
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Why Shymbulak is a great choice for a ski holiday (2025 update)
Shymbulak, one of Kazakhstan’s best resorts, is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, as well as the non-skiers! If you’re staying in Almaty then you’ll want to see the mountains, so why not visit Shymbulak Mountain Resort. In the winter, it is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all…