Capital: Astana | Language: Kazakh, Russian | Currency: Tenge | Religion: Islam, Christian | Population: 18 million
On my first trip here I came by train from Uzbekistan, a nearly 30 hour trip through endless dusty, grassy steppe. But that’s all good – I like train journeys. Then I lurked around in Aktau waiting for a cargo ferry across the Caspian Sea. Basically I’d say there is always an unusual adventure awaiting in Kazakhstan.
This is a guide to inspire and help you plan an independent trip in Central Asia. It follows our route with information about border crossings, trains, and things to do along the way.
Why go to Kazakhstan? There are lots of things to see and do in Almaty, Turkistan and Semey…just expect some long train trips and curious questions.
In case you’re curious about taking the cargo ferry across the Caspian Sea from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan – it takes a lot of patience and some vodka doesn’t hurt either.
This is a guide to inspire and help you plan an independent trip in Central Asia. It follows our route with information about border crossings, trains, and things to do along the way.
Why go to Kazakhstan? There are lots of things to see and do in Almaty, Turkistan and Semey…just expect some long train trips and curious questions.
In case you’re curious about taking the cargo ferry across the Caspian Sea from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan – it takes a lot of patience and some vodka doesn’t hurt either.