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ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK
ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK
ALTYN EMEL - THE LARGEST RESERVE IN KAZAKHSTAN
Altyn Emel National Park is where the mountains meet the desert, where the sands sing and where, according to legend, Genghis Khan himself found his last refuge. Its territory is spread over 500 hectares, where there are 4 types of landscapes from mountainous to sandy.
Thanks to the unique flora and fauna of the area, as well as its outstanding historical and natural sites, Altyn Emel Park has been claiming the title of UNESCO heritage since 2002. Why is it worth visiting the reserve?
Thanks to the unique flora and fauna of the area, as well as its outstanding historical and natural sites, Altyn Emel Park has been claiming the title of UNESCO heritage since 2002. Why is it worth visiting the reserve?
3 REASONS TO VISIT THE SINGING DUNE IN ALTYN EMEL
Altyn Nature Park offers travelers three routes to explore:
As you can see, the Singing Dune is not the only attraction in Altyn Emel…
- Listen to the song of the desert. The singing dune Altyn Emel was created by the winds in the form of a crescent moon 120 m high and up to 1.5 km long. When the west wind blows, a sound reminiscent of organ music is heard around - hence the dune got its name. This effect provokes the friction of the sand, creating an amazing atmosphere.
- Visit Bes-Shatyr. Saka mounds appeared here before our era, striking today with their scale and wealth. Among the 31 graves, archaeologists found a royal tomb, in which they found gold jewelry, weapons and expensive utensils, designed to serve the ruler in the afterlife.
- See Altyn Emel mountains. Just do not confuse them, because there are Aktau mountains in Altyn Emel - chalk rocks resembling lunar landscapes, and Katutau mountains - "Ice" created by cooled lava on the site of two volcanoes. Red, pink, green, and pale blue colors dominate the Aktau stones, while mystical gloom fills the Katutau stones.
As you can see, the Singing Dune is not the only attraction in Altyn Emel…
ATTRACTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE ALTYN EMEL:
Observe wildlife.
Enjoy hiking in the Aktau mountains
Learn about the animals in the Red Book
It's time to get on the road
It is not difficult to figure out where Altyn Emel is located: 245 km from Almaty, and its administrative center is in the village of Basshi. Since Altyn Emel is a nature preserve, access is only by pass. Here you can also find a hotel for an overnight stay, a delicious restaurant for lunch or order a tour to Altyn Emel (book places in advance).
Buses, organized tours or your own transport will help you get to these parts: more than 300 km of dirt roads have been laid through the territory of the reserve. For the night there are bivouac glades for tents.
Altyn Emel National Park in Kazakhstan is actively gaining popularity today, with tourists from all parts of the world visiting. So hurry up to be among the first to walk its new paths.
It is not difficult to figure out where Altyn Emel is located: 245 km from Almaty, and its administrative center is in the village of Basshi. Since Altyn Emel is a nature preserve, access is only by pass. Here you can also find a hotel for an overnight stay, a delicious restaurant for lunch or order a tour to Altyn Emel (book places in advance).
Buses, organized tours or your own transport will help you get to these parts: more than 300 km of dirt roads have been laid through the territory of the reserve. For the night there are bivouac glades for tents.
Altyn Emel National Park in Kazakhstan is actively gaining popularity today, with tourists from all parts of the world visiting. So hurry up to be among the first to walk its new paths.
Altyn Emel National Park is a deserted desert in which you need to be extremely careful. June to September are the hottest months, sometimes reaching 45 degrees.
The most ideal time to visit the park is in spring and autumn. If you come in the summer, be sure to visit the attractions of the park in the early morning or before sunset.
The most ideal time to visit the park is in spring and autumn. If you come in the summer, be sure to visit the attractions of the park in the early morning or before sunset.
- Comfortable waterproof shoes
- Raincoat
- Long pants and long sleeve shirt
- Headdress
- Sunscreen
- Insect spray
- Medications if used
You can get to Altyn Emel by car from Almaty, 300 km one way. Having a proper set of tires is key when visiting the sights of the National Park. The rubber is easily pierced by rocks along the way.
We advise you to book a tour with us. The depreciation of an unprepared car is many times higher on such roads.
We advise you to book a tour with us. The depreciation of an unprepared car is many times higher on such roads.
In the village of Basshi, Beeline provides mobile Internet and hotels have high-speed WI-FI. On the way, the Internet caught up here and there.
We recommend starting this tour at age 5. The route includes more than 200 km. off-road. The road can be exhausting. Make sure you have plenty of water. Be sure to cover your body from the sun and wear a hat.
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