One-day trip to the Seleti River -
Natural attractions around Astana city -
In the heart of the endless Kazakh steppe, where the sky merges with the horizon, and the earth breathes with ancient silence, an amazing river flow - Seleti (or Sileti). Its waters carry the power of the hills, the whisper of centuries and the energy of nature itself. This is not just a river - it is an artery of the earth, connecting the past and the present, life and movement, beauty and power. The river flows through the Bestobe Canyon, which is very popular among travelers and seekers of natural beauty. The river is located near the city of Astana in the Akmola region, at an altitude of 386 meters above sea level, on its banks it is convenient to relax and spend time, the water in the river is warm in the summer, which makes it comfortable for swimming. The river is 407 kilometers long, belongs to the Irtysh River basin, flows into Lake Seletyteniz. The river originates in the hilly terrain of the Kazakh Small Hills. The river's water is used to irrigate arable land in the Akmola region.
How to get there and visit -
The Selety River is located near the village of Bestobe in the Bestobe canyon, Akmola region, Pavlodar region, North Kazakhstan region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 52°22'55"N 73°02'18"E
Information -
The Selety River originates on the slopes of the Yereymentau - a mountain range that rises among the steppes of the Akmola region. Water flows down from granite hills, fills with springs and merges into a seething stream that rushes to the northwest, cutting through the land, forming gorges, canyons, lakes and quiet backwaters. The main pearl of the river is the Bestobinsky canyon, where the water crashes into the stone banks with incredible force, creating epic landscapes. Here you can feel the true beauty of the Seleta rivers, its ancient pulse. The rocks reflected in the water seem to guard the secrets of the past, and the wind here always brings with it freshness and a sense of freedom. The river has its own character, in the spring it is stormy, alive, awakening the earth. In the summer it is calm, meditative, inviting to reflection and rest. In the autumn it is transparent, cold, full of the special beauty of withering. And in the winter, it falls asleep under the ice, but even in the silence it continues to move under the snow. The nature around the river is truly alive. Here you can meet foxes, hares, roe deer, and see eagles and falcons in the sky. The river gives life to many rare plants, and each of its bends is like a separate world. In some places the banks are densely overgrown with bushes, in others - picturesque cliffs and precipices open up, from which magical views of the valley open up. For travelers, photographers, ecologists, researchers, the Selety River becomes a real discovery. Ecotourism is just beginning to develop here, and everyone who comes to this river feels like a discoverer. This is the place where you want to return - not for the comfort, but for the energy, silence and a real connection with the Earth. The climate in these places is continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The best time for traveling is late spring and early autumn, when nature is especially bright, and the water in the river is clean and full of life.
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