Pik Talgar
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
Pik Talgar is a northern peak in the Tian Shan mountain range in Kazakhstan, named after Talgar river and city. It is the highest peak of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Due to its close proximity to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, it is a popular mountaineering destination.<ref name="peakware">Template:Cite web</ref> Sources differ on Pik Talgar's elevation, but the 4,979 m height is widely quoted.
