It is spring time but the lake remained frozen on top. The short track to walk there is covered with snow. There is virtually no green colour aprt from the tall pine trees, not to talk about flowers. One can imagine the much better view in summer time. However it is very tranquil as the road remains difficult to go... More

This place was breath taking. Had a nice walk up and drank some fresh water. You have to go not far from city but much better than city

A nice place up in the mountains, quiet and so much different than in town. Even during sumer time are the peaks covered with snow. Give good pictures.

one of the most beautiful place that i have seen -leaves Switzerland far behind .A must visit while in almaty

You must go and see. But to going there a little bit hard. Atleast you can go there only for one hour by car.

Almaty is situated in mountains. There are many many places now constructed during last 5-10 years around the city. BAL - one of the favorite place to visit for Almaty residents. Now it's very easy. Road was fully reconstructed and it's beautiful with asphalt. Any car can go there without any trouble. Lake itself is guarded because it's a source... More

I remember time when getting to the Lake was either down a beat up road or along a metal pipe... Those times are long gone! I mean there are still pipe travelers there, but the road wins the hearts of those with SUVs. 30 minutes and you are already there, by the cold waters of BAL. The downside is that... More

definitely worth seeing. only difficulty is getting there.. very winding roads that needs a strong stomach. very nice to see local nomad yourts on the way there. beautiful place to take pictures

I went with my gf also to this lake. We took bus 28 (or 93 also should go there...) all the way to it's end (you see some other water pipes coming from one mountain, this is NOT the pipes to follow) to the end and than we started hiking along the road to the left. We passed a Bear... More