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New Airport to Boost Adventure Tourism in Kazakhstan's Katon Karagay

8/11/2025

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Nestled in Kazakhstan's breathtaking Altay mountains, Katon Karagay National Park beckons adventurers through the charming "gate of Katon," a restaurant called Kurt & Wine in Ust Kamenogorsk. Owner Mukhtar Toybazarov serves up a delightful fusion of cultural insights and modern Kazakh cuisine. With a new airport opening next year, the park's natural beauty will soon be more accessible to eager travelers.

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Nestled in Kazakhstan's breathtaking Altay mountains, Katon Karagay National Park beckons adventurers through the charming "gate of Katon," a restaurant called Kurt & Wine in Ust Kamenogorsk. Owner Mukhtar Toybazarov serves up a delightful fusion of cultural insights and modern Kazakh cuisine. With a new airport opening next year, the park's natural beauty will soon be more accessible to eager travelers.