Five popular hikes from Almaty (and links to some online hiking resources)

The view from the Three Brothers, one of several popular hikes in Almaty

The city of Almaty is situated at the foot of the Tien Shan mountains in the southern part of Kazakhstan.  This location makes it perfect for day hikes into the mountains with several summits within a one-day hike of the city.  Here are a few of the more popular day hikes from Almaty and some resources to assist you in your planning:

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