Overview
Retrace the Koksu valley track to Tekeli and then the R-122 to Taldykorgan. The return drive from Tekeli to Almaty is approximately 310 km and takes 4–5 hours on the A-3 highway. Plan to leave the ridge by 14:00 on day two to clear the off-road section in daylight and reach Almaty before 20:00. If time permits, a brief stop at the Kapchagai reservoir viewpoint on the return offers a contrast to the mountain terrain. The A-3 between Taldykorgan and Almaty passes through Kapchagai and the Ili river valley; fuel is available again at Taldykorgan if needed. The route is well-signed throughout. Almaty ring road traffic is moderate in the evening; expect 30–45 minutes for the final city crossing.
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Return via Tekeli and Taldykorgan to Almaty
Step 8 · 302 km from previous · 280 min drive
Retrace the Koksu valley track to Tekeli and then the R-122 to Taldykorgan. The return drive from Tekeli to Almaty is approximately 310 km and takes 4–5 hours on the A-3 highway. Plan to leave the ridge by 14:00 on day two to clear the off-road section in daylight and reach Almaty before 20:00. If time permits, a brief stop at the Kapchagai reservoir viewpoint on the return offers a contrast to the mountain terrain. The A-3 between Taldykorgan and Almaty passes through Kapchagai and the Ili river valley; fuel is available again at Taldykorgan if needed. The route is well-signed throughout. Almaty ring road traffic is moderate in the evening; expect 30–45 minutes for the final city crossing.