KAZAKHSTAN

                                                                                                                     WELCOME TO ALMATY – THE LAND OF KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Its largest metropolis, Almaty, is a long-standing trading hub whose landmarks include Ascension Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church, and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, displaying thousands of Kazakh artifacts.

ALMATY

Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis, is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country’s capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan’s trading and cultural hub. Landmarks include the Central State Museum, displaying thousands of historic Kazakh artifacts. In the center is Panfilov Park, home to the bright-yellow towers of Zenkov Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church.

Package Cost –

Package Cost @ INR 64, 999/- Per Person on Twin/Double Sharing Basis

Package Cost @ INR 75, 499/- Per Person on Single Occupancy Basis

Package Cost @ INR 59, 999/- Child with Bed Sharing Parents Room (Child upto 7 Years)

Package Cost @ INR 54, 999/- Child without Bed Sharing Parents Room (Child upto 7 Years)

Upgrade to Hotel – Option

Grand Mildom / Similar

Package Cost –

Package Cost @ INR 71, 999/- Per Person on Twin/Double Sharing Basis

Package Cost @ INR 89, 499/- Per Person on Single Occupancy Basis

Package Cost @ INR 67, 999/- Child with Bed Sharing Parents Room (Child upto 7 Years)

Package Cost @ INR 61, 999/- Child without Bed Sharing Parents Room (Child upto 7 Years)

Flight Details: Ex DELHI

Package Includes: –

• Economy Class Return Airfare on Air Astana Ex-Delhi (Delhi – Almaty – Delhi)
• 04 Nights’ Accommodation in mentioned Hotel @ Almaty
• Daily Buffet Breakfast in the hotel
• 04 Lunch & 03 Dinners @ Indian Restaurant (Fixed Menu)
• 01 Gala Dinner (with 2+2 Snacks, Local Vodka & Beer, Soft drinks, Mixtures, Belly Dance Performance & Music) at Indian Restaurant
• Almaty city tour
• Kok-Tobe tour by cable car
• Meadows and Shymbulak tour with Cable Car tickets included
• 2x bottles of 500 ml water per pax per day
• Return Airport transfers on Seat-In-Coach Basis
• All Tours & Transfers on Seat-In-Coach Basis
• Professional English speaking guide during tours
• All taxes as on date Included*

Exclusion

• GST*
• TCS*
• Security Deposit at the time of Hotel Check-in
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
• Any meals not mentioned in the programme
• Porter service.
• Overseas Travel Insurances (Strongly Recommended)
• Cost of foreign exchange for personal use
• Tips, Gratuities, Laundry, telephone, optional excursion
• Expenses of personal nature, mini bar in the room, laundry, telephone bills, tips, gratuities etc

DETAILED DAY WISE TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

DAY 1 DELHI – ALMATY – WELCOMES YOU

• Land at Almaty International Airport @ 1520 hrs
• Clear Customs, Get your passport stamped collect your luggage
• Meet your tour manager in the arrivals area.
• Transfer in an AC Vehicle to your hotel
• Check-in into the hotel.
• Get Rest at the hotel.
• 1900 Hrs Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant
• Transferto Hotel
• Freetime – can explore night Life activities at you 
• Overnightat

DAY 2 FULL DAY ALMATY CITY TOUR FOLLOWED BY VISIT TO ZILYONI BAZAAR

• Breakfast 0700-1000 Hrs
• 10:30 AM Almaty city Tour with English speaking guide
• You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions: Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of Independence, and Astana Square, Panfilov Park, Abai Square and Palace of Republic, Presidential Park.
• Proceed for Lunch at Indian Restaurant
• 14:30 PM Continue Almaty City Tour, Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop and Local Market Zilyoni – Bazaar.
• You can buy Chocolates from Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop; can buy Dry Fruits at cheap rates and some souvenirs from Zilyoni Bazaar.
• Free time to Relax a bit after a long walk.
• 1900 Hrs Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant
• Transfer Back to Hotel
• Free time – can explore night activities at you own
• Overnight in hotel

DAY 3 ALMATY – MEADOWS & CHIMBULAK TOUR

• Breakfast 0700-1000 Hrs
• Transfer to excursion at 10:30 Hrs
• This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. The first stop of the tour awaits you in the Meadow Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans-Ili Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is Chimbulak ski resort (Cable Car Fee Included), located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges.
• Proceed for Lunch at Indian Restaurant
• Free time to Look Around!!!!
• 1900 Hrs Transfer for Gala Dinner (with 2+2 Snacks, Local Vodka & Beer, Soft drinks, Mixtures, Belly Dance Performance & Music) at Indian Restaurant
• Transfer to Hotel
• Free time – can explore night activities at you own
• Overnight in hotel

DAY 4 ALMATY – VISIT TO GORKY PARK (ENTRY ONLY) FOLLOWED BY KOK-TOBE TOUR

• Breakfast 0700-1000 Hrs
• Proceed to Gorky Park (Gorky Central Park is a public park located in the heart of Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was founded in 1856 and has since become one of the most popular recreational areas in the city. The park covers an area of over 100 hectares and is named after the famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky.
• Gorky Park features a variety of attractions and amenities including walking paths, playgrounds, sports fields, cafes, restaurants, and a small lake. Visitors can rent bicycles or rollerblades to explore the park or simply relax on the grassy lawns. In the winter months, the park transforms into a winter wonderland with ice skating rinks and other seasonal activities.
• Throughout the year, the park hosts various cultural and entertainment events including music concerts, art exhibitions, and outdoor movie screenings. Gorky Park is a great place for families, friends, and couples to spend a leisurely day in a beautiful and peaceful setting.)
• 1400 Hrs Proceed for Lunch at Indian Restaurant
• Proceed towards the tour of Kok-Tobe. It is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain’s height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty.
• The Kok-Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. The City Terminal is located near Hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city.
• 1900 Hrs Proceed for Dinner at Indian Restaurant
• Free time – can explore night Life activities at you own.
• Overnight at Hotel.”

DAY 5 SHOPPING TOUR & GOODBYE ALMATY

• Breakfast0700-1000 Hrs
• Check-Outfrom Hotel @ 1200 Hrs
• 1330 Hrs Proceed for Lunch at Indian Restaurant
• Transfer for Mega Mall for Shopping
• Dropto Almaty International Airport to board a flight to India

Please Note: There might be changes to the above mentioned Itinerary however, smaller might be but it will be aimed to enhance and optimize your experience with us.

Note: All tour/Transfers/Hotel will be subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

*Please note: Given quotation mail, do not treat it as confirmation of booking, as we are not holding any booking at the time of quotation, price and services can be changed at the time of confirmation. Confirmation of bookings will be communicated soon after the booking.

Important Notes:

• Booking is calculated as per today’s exchange rate 1USD = 83 INR. Any increase due to fluctuation of exchange rate shall be chargeable at the time of final payment. You may secure the transaction from fluctuation in currency rate by making 100% payment in advance.

• ROE will be applicable as per final day of payment.
• TCS* 5% will be applicable on the total package cost. (Tax Collected at Source is the tax payable by a seller which he collects from the buyer at the time of sale. *With a view to widen the tax-net, the Indian Govt. (vide the Finance Act, 2020) has extended the scope of Tax Collected at Source (“TCS”) provided under Section 206C of the Income-tax Act, 1961)
• The above is just a quote no reservation has been made as of now. 
• Prices are Dynamic.
• If any increase in govt taxes comes into existence that will be applicable too.
• Any increase in Visa fees and insurance will be borne by the customer.
• T&C apply
• A person between 2 – 12 years of age on the entire tour will be considered as a child and below 2 years will be considered an Infant. For child and Infant pricing please contact the sales officer. As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
• Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations
• Usually the check-in time is 15:00 Hrs and the check-out time is 11:00 Hrs but it can vary depending upon the hotel policy.
• Airfare is subject to availability on any airlines at the time of issuance.
• Rooms & Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. 
• In case any member of the group tests positive for COVID-19, customers will need to unconditionally abide, adhere and comply solely at your costs and expenses  to all laws, rules, notifications, Travel advisories, guidelines, directives and communications issued from time to time by all or any Governments, Authorities, Ministries, Departments, Local Bodies in India or Abroad, related to your tour to the foreign destination and/or on your return from the tour to your home destination in India or Abroad including but not limited to Covid-19 Protocols on quarantine, vaccinations etc. or in connection with any other Pandemic, epidemic, disease, condition etc., which may be communicated by all or any Governments, Authorities, Ministries,
• Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates which will be notified
• As per RBI new guidelines, PAN card copy for all guest(s) is mandatory for International travel
• For any issues or reschedule of any grievances, passenger’s / end customers should approach their Travel agent only from where they have booked their tour
• DOOK TRAVELS reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services
• DOOK TRAVELS reserves the right to change any itinerary for operational reasons and reasons beyond the control of DOOK TRAVELS due to Force Majeure related to weather conditions, strike, etc.
• DOOK TRAVELS shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur during the tour, due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
• Tours are operated subject to Reserve Bank of India / Government of India regulations

General Facts about the Country

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Its largest metropolis, Almaty, is a long-standing trading hub whose landmarks include Ascension Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church, and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, displaying thousands of Kazakh artifacts.

ALMATY

Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains. It served as the country’s capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan’s trading and cultural hub. Landmarks include the Central State Museum, displaying thousands of historic Kazakh artifacts. In the center is Panfilov Park, home to the bright-yellow towers of Zenkov Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox Church.

Major Languages – Kazakh & Russian

Population – 20,000,000 as on 16 Nov 2023

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