Ile Alatau Hot Springs

Ile-Alatau, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

Location: Ile-Alatau, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Water type: bicarbonate
Temperature: 37 °C
pH: 8

Water profile

Thermicity

Neutral

37 °C

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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Ile Alatau Hot Springs are located in the foothills of the Ile Alatau mountains in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, within the Ile-Alatau National Park — a stunning nature reserve of glacier-carved valleys, alpine meadows, and rocky peaks rising directly behind Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty. The calcic and bicarbonate mineral waters emerge naturally from the mountain geology, offering bathing experiences that local communities have enjoyed for generations within a long tradition of natural thermal bathing. Accessible from the cosmopolitan streets of Almaty in less than an hour, the springs offer a remarkable contrast between the urban energy of Central Asia's most modern city and the pristine mountain wilderness of the Tian Shan foothills.

Insider tip — The Ile-Alatau hot springs emerge along the northern slope of the Trans-Ili Alatau range that frames Almaty to the south, where bicarbonate calcium waters at 37°C seep through glacially carved ravines. The springs sit within the Ile-Alatau National Park, surrounded by spruce forests and rocky ridges that rise toward permanent snow fields. The moderate temperature makes soaking comfortable for extended periods even in summer heat. Combine a visit with a trek toward the Medeu ice rink or Shymbulak ski resort nearby.

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