Pik Talgar

#12 among destinations in Kazakhstan

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Peak Talgar is a northern peak in the Tian Shan mountain range in Kazakhstan, named after Talgar river and city. It is the highest peak of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Due to its close proximity to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, it is a popular mountaineering destination. Sources differ on Peak Talgar's elevation, but the 4,979 m height is widely quoted. ()

Local name: Талғар шыңы Elevation: 16335 ftProminence: 9783 ftCoordinates: 43°7'8"N, 77°20'30"E

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AlmatyKazakhstan

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Pik Talgar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trans-Ili Alatau.

6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Trans-Ili Alatau
170 min walk • Ile Alatau, also spelt as Trans-Ili Alatau, is a part of the Northern Tian Shan mountain system in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It is the northernmost mountain range of Tian Shan stretching for about 350 km with a maximal elevation of 4,973 m.