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Esik to Shamalgan

Updated: March 14, 2024 07:53 PM
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Esik to Shamalgan

Esik is a town in southeastern Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty Region. It is the administrative center of the Esik District. The town is situated on the Chu River, about 110 kilometers (68 mi) east of Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan. Shamalgan is a village in southeastern Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty Region. It is the administrative center of the Shamalgan District. The village is situated on the Shamalgan River, about 150 kilometers (93 mi) east of Almaty.

Language
The official language of Kazakhstan is Kazakh. Russian is also widely spoken, especially in urban areas. English is not widely spoken, but it is becoming more common in tourist areas.
Currency
The currency of Kazakhstan is the tenge (KZT). The tenge is divided into 100 tiyn.
Distance
The distance from Esik to Shamalgan is about 150 kilometers (93 mi).
How to Reach
The best way to get from Esik to Shamalgan is by car. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. You can also take a bus from Esik to Shamalgan, which takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Expenses
The cost of a bus ticket from Esik to Shamalgan is about 1,000 tenge (US$2.50). The cost of a taxi from Esik to Shamalgan is about 5,000 tenge (US$12.50).
Best time to go
The best time to visit Shamalgan is during the summer months, from May to September. The weather is warm and dry during this time, and the countryside is at its most beautiful.
What to Eat
Some of the most popular dishes in Shamalgan include beshbarmak (a meat stew), plov (a rice dish), and lagman (a noodle soup).
Where to Go
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Shamalgan include the Shamalgan Nature Reserve, the Shamalgan Petroglyphs, and the Shamalgan Mosque.
FAQ
  • What is the best way to get from Esik to Shamalgan?
  • The best way to get from Esik to Shamalgan is by car. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • How much does it cost to get from Esik to Shamalgan?
  • The cost of a bus ticket from Esik to Shamalgan is about 1,000 tenge (US$2.50). The cost of a taxi from Esik to Shamalgan is about 5,000 tenge (US$12.50).
  • What is the best time to visit Shamalgan?
  • The best time to visit Shamalgan is during the summer months, from May to September.
  • What are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Shamalgan?
  • Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Shamalgan include the Shamalgan Nature Reserve, the Shamalgan Petroglyphs, and the Shamalgan Mosque.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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