The largest and most famous collection of petroglyphs of Kazakhstan, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is located in the Tamgaly tract. This is the most popular center of the 50 centers of Zhetysu petroglyphs, in the basin of Lake Balkhash.
short information
duration
1 day
cost
from $100
season
all year round
Itinerary complexity
easy
tour route
tour itinerary
1
day
Tamgaly - UNESCO site
08:00
Meeting with a guide in Almaty and transfer to an excursion to Tamgaly (2 hours, about 200 km).
11:00
Arrival to Tamgaly. The largest and most famous collection of petroglyphs of Kazakhstan, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is located in the Tamgaly tract. This is the most popular center of the 50 centers of Zhetysu petroglyphs, in the basin of Lake Balkhash. An interesting complex of archaeological monuments was found here - petroglyphs, burial grounds and settlements of various historical periods. Today, Tamgaly is one of the richest variety of stories shrine of Kazakhstan. The picturesque gorge is decorated with cave paintings, many of which are about 3,500 years old.
14:00
After an excursion to Tamgaly, a trip to a camel farm where you can taste a national drink made from camel milk called “shubat”. Lunch during a farm trip.
17:00
Return back to Almaty
prices
1
person
$240
2
person
$160
3
person
$135
4
person
$120
5
person
$100
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THE PRICE INCLUDES
- Transport service
- Guide service
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Water
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Other services
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