Kok-Tobe Hill
Kok-Tobe Hill
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- Arindam GDubai, United Arab Emirates219 contributionsEnjoyable summer evening at Kok-Tobe Hill topCool place to enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains & city of Almaty from atop Kok-Tobe Hill. The 6 minute one-way Kok-Tobe Hill gondola ride costs 3000 tenge while return trip costs around 5000 tenge which is a little pricey. Lots of entertainment options to explore & enjoy such as children amusement park rides, petting zoo, Beatles statue, restaurant and scenic view points. Spent a couple of hours on a pleasant summer evening in this popular city destination.Visited June 2023Written July 11, 2023
- Haytham Abu FirasQatar14,444 contributionsThe EagleWe used the cable car up to the hill. It costs 5000 tenge 2 ways for the adult and half price for up to 12 years old. Amazing visit, wonderful view from the top while in funicular and on the top. Many things to do like visit the upside down house, car coaster, theme park games, dine in or picture in traditional Kazakh dress holding 8 kg weight eagle. Great experience.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 22, 2023
- Frances BYorkshire, United Kingdom911 contributionsA fun way to get a different view of the cityI decided to visit Kok Tobe Hill one evening. I wanted to see the illuminated views of Almaty. The cable car station is well signed and situated a short walking distance from the imposing Kazakhstan Hotel. A single adult trip in the cable car costs 3000 Tenge and a return trip costs 5000 Tenge. It is possible to walk up or down the mountain. It was very quiet on the being I visited. The cable car ride takes around 6 minutes. Once at the top there is a fun park vibe. There are different rides and plenty of great photo opportunities. There is a fantastic view of the city. There are also a number of restaurants and places to get ice creams / drinks etc. It’s not a cheap trip, particularly if you’re a family but I can see why children would really enjoy it.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 25, 2023
- MissHK2009Hong Kong, China3,914 contributionsA Must Visit in Almaty CityIf offers an overview of the Almaty city with two restaurants and some souvenir shops. It has some entertainment amenities too such as Ferris wheel. The cable car ride is a good experience. Overall I have spent 1.5 hour here at night time.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 28, 2023
- Jan TLeidschendam, The Netherlands1,111 contributionsNice view on the city and souvenirs availableGreat for a family with fairly young children. The activities are highly geared toward kids. For a couple, it's a bit less appealing. The view of the city is excellent, but of the mountains, it's much less so. This is an excellent place to buy souvenirs, as they are hardly available elsewhere.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 9, 2023
- soHong Kong, China26 contributionsReasonable but that’s itNot much to see in Winter. Only fast coaster (expect a long queue), the small ferris wheel and a few game stalls are open. The cable car ride is kind of worth it though.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 1, 2024
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Preets0204
Chennai (Madras), India91 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We left there in the morning and reached the hill by car. After a point only the dedicated buses will take us to the hill. It's a beautiful view of the city Almaty, surrounded by some rocky mountains. This place has an upside down house. A very interesting house where you experience the entire house topsy turvy. Everything is upside down from vase to bed, table to sofa, fridge to doormat. A very interesting house that can be experienced at 1500 tenge. We spent close to 2 hours in this place as we were going crazy trying to pose for pics. It's a must visit attraction. You get local kazak dress for 1500 tenge per pic so you can pose like a local. There are some souvenir shops and it was nominally priced. Do shop for some nice fridge magnets and other items. This place does not operate on national holidays.
Written January 9, 2020
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Willie C
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Really nice views of the city at night. Several modern restaurants and a few souvenir shops. Various rides such,as ferris wheel and dodgem cars and evenan indoor zoo to keep you entertained. Bit quiet over winter naturally
Written January 24, 2020
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Imran Khan
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Kok-Tobe hill is the most popular destination in Almaty city of Kazakhstan. Wearing kazak traditional dress and clicking picture was the best part there. A bit kind of zoo is also there where you can find few different animals. Restaurant is also there with a perfect mountain sight. One should must visit this place in Almaty.
Written October 19, 2020
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JesSal4
Italy217 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This is a very nice and quiet park. We took the cablacar and we went to the upper part of the city.There are some entertainment, such as a mini zoo with a lot of cute animals. If you are in Almaty, I suggest you to spend some hours here.
Written June 7, 2020
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Arindam G
Dubai, United Arab Emirates219 contributions
Jun 2023
Cool place to enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains & city of Almaty from atop Kok-Tobe Hill. The 6 minute one-way Kok-Tobe Hill gondola ride costs 3000 tenge while return trip costs around 5000 tenge which is a little pricey. Lots of entertainment options to explore & enjoy such as children amusement park rides, petting zoo, Beatles statue, restaurant and scenic view points. Spent a couple of hours on a pleasant summer evening in this popular city destination.
Written July 11, 2023
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Sandra
Estonia20 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
The ride up and down the mountain is nice and peaceful, all the lines move fast. On top there’s plenty to do (especially for kids) since there’s lots of rides etc. Views are great and I really recommend watching the sunset from up there. But whatever you do, do not eat at the restaurants. It was the worst experience we had while in Almaty — the service was super slow (there were three of us and one of us got their food an hour after ordering while everyone else was already done with their meal + we waited 45 minutes for the bill and only got it because we were ready to walk out and finally we were charged twice), people were pretty rude (our waiter got angry with us because we spoke broken Russian and didn’t always understand him), food was average at best. The views from the restaurant are great though so if anything, maybe have a drink there.
Written July 29, 2022
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YasmineofJuly
Dubai, United Arab Emirates286 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
One of the best viewing points within the city! You have to go to the left once you reach the hill to enjoy the great panoramic views of the city. On the right there is zoo, some kids activities and green valley and mountains view. Cafe and restaurants both sides. You can reach by cable car from the city, all the rest - taxi, car, public transport will take you to the point where you have to walk uphill to the top or take a minivan for 1000 kzt both ways that takes you to the top. But we didn't like those poor magestic eagles who used there blinded for tourists attraction and photos - what a torture to sit blind in that crazy crowded place, being touched by every passing person and work every day in such lifetime prison. Feel free to check my insta Yasmine of July for more videos and photos.
Written August 22, 2022
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Madan Gopal M
Bengaluru, India4,629 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Kok-Tobe hill also called as Green Hill is ideal place to enjoy panoramic views of city, distant valleys and mountains. This can be reached by fast cable car and one can spend hours on the peak. There are lots of activities for one and all. Those adventurous can walk down leisurely.
Written November 14, 2022
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msgee39
Toronto, Canada97 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The gondola ride is nice (3500 tenge round trip in Feb 2023). The city is quite smoggy so the view from the top isn't clear, and there are no paths to walk around for different views. There's an amusement park so this would be good for young families. It was underwhelming for a solo visitor but I'm still glad I tried it out.
Written February 14, 2023
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Q5375ESroberts
San Diego, CA54 contributions
Jul 2022
Kok Tobe is a nice, fun, relaxing experience for families, couples, and solo travelers who simply want some great views of Almaty. The tram ride is relaxing. At the top of the hill visitors will find a little amusement park and a bunch of virtual reality game booths. Kids love it. However, once you walk past the amusement park area the paths take you around the top of the hill where you can see beautiful views of the mountains on one side and spectacular views of the city on the other side. There is also at fantastic restaurant atop the hill; a little expensive but very very good. The tables on the patio offer guests great views of the city.
Written July 2, 2022
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Aznita N
153 contributions
We are planning for a trip towards end of March , and wondering the things or places we can visit in Kazakhstan in 9 days?
Simon B
192 contributions
I could recommend some places.
If you like hiking and nature you should go to big Almaty lake, Kolsai lakes, Sharyn national park. You go there by tour, taxi or rent a car.
Almaty had some nice parks, mosques and churches.
There might be still the chance for snowboarding or skiing at Shymbulak.
North of Almaty is Qapschaghai with a beautiful big lake. In march it might be still to cold for swimming.
Danial
Dubai, United Arab Emirates26 contributions
How much ticket cost for 2 ways ???
Nikhil Shah
Mumbai, India71 contributions
Your question is incomplete? Tickets to top of Hil from base level? We went in bus and then up the hill not much of cost.
Как добраться с автовокзала или с цента города?
Алексей С
38 contributions
Самый лучший способ ориентироваться в городе - это установить на смартфон программу 2ГИС и в ней загрузить город Алматы. Все адреса, маршруты, остановки, городской транспорт как на ладони.
Цена канатной дороги для детей?
ренат а
Aktobe, Kazakhstan16 contributions
Добрый день, взрослый 2000 до 5 лет 1000
ssmirnov1983
Barnaul, Russia
Здравствуйте, какая цена?
Natalie11111
Moscow, Russia81 contributions
Добрый день! Проезд на канатной дороге в оба конца стоит 2000 тенге, а далее на ваше усмотрение, что вы хотите посетить из развлекательных мероприятий . Просто погулять там бесплатно.
rebeccamI2543TA
5 contributions
How long does it take to go up and down the mountain on the gondola?
Suebright
Brighton, Australia87 contributions
The Gondala is a great way to see the city, takes about 15 minutes, at times there you may need to wait if a large crowd, such as weekends
Сколько стоит подняться по канатной дороге!
Радмил Б
Yekaterinburg, Russia55 contributions
Сейчас подъёмник на ремонте и не работает. Раньше стоил, если не ошибаюсь, 2500 тг в один конец для взрослого. Лучше уточнить у них, на сайте есть контакты.
asifuz
Dhaka City, Bangladesh46 contributions
Will be visiting Almaty from 29 March to 1st April 2015 on a tight business trip.Can anyone suggest what places can I cover in between the breaks, and one full day break. My advantage is, I will have a full time transport with me with local driver/guide.
I want to utilize my short visit at the best.
Also want to know what will be weather that time, with kind of clothing suggested.
jackie v
Brighton, UK37 contributions
it might stil be coldhalf day THE church - Green Market and Kok Tobe
full day - drive up to the top of the mountain where they have the winter sports
great restaurant
take oyu about an hour - make sure the car can make it
soshi-visitor
Dubai2 contributions
I am coming in the first week of February
Is it nice time to visit Kok-Tube Hill?
hlai7233
San Marino617 contributions
I was there in Sep 2104, the cable car was out of service at that time.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Kok-Tobe Hill:
- Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov's guardsmen (From $158.00)
- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (13d12n) (From $2,399.00)
- Almaty city tour (From $122.57)
- Explore the majestic Bogdanovich Glacier, Shymbulak, Medeu (From $92.00)
- 5 hours Private City Tour inclusive Kok Tobe (From $100.00)
- Hotels near Kok-Tobe Hill:
- (6.29 mi) The Ritz-Carlton Almaty
- (0.89 mi) Tau House
- (7.53 mi) InterContinental Almaty, an IHG Hotel
- (0.90 mi) Khmelnitskiy Hotel
- (8.18 mi) Park Hotel Almaty
- Restaurants near Kok-Tobe Hill:
- (7.31 mi) Chechil Pub Almaty
- (5.26 mi) Chechil Pub Almaty
- (7.20 mi) Chechil Pub Almaty
- (7.47 mi) Beefeater Ramstore
- (0.87 mi) Thai Restaurant Pattaya FOOD