Natural attractions of Zhambyl region -
Jeep tour to Akyrtas Palace and Kara-Archa Gorge -
The Kara-Archa gorge is a more popular mountain gorge, located next to the other picturesque gorges Shoshkala and Sugata. These gorges attract tourists and outdoor enthusiasts with their ease of accessibility and natural beauty, especially in spring and early summer, when the nature of the region blooms after a long winter period. Near the gorge there is a grandiose ancient complex of Akyrtas, so when traveling to the Kara-Archa gorge, tourists visit this archaeological complex along the way. The nature of the Kara-Archa gorge is unique, the purest mountain streams flow here, tugai forests grow, the Sivers apple tree and Semenov maple also grow in the gorge. There is a mountain path along the gorge, along which you can climb to the upper reaches of the gorge. When visiting this location, be sure to use the services of a mountain guide who knows the area, do not deviate from the route and do not go to the mountains alone.
How to get there, visit -
The Kara-Archa gorge is located 40 kilometers from the city of Taraz, near the archaeological complex Akyrtas, Zhambyl region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 42°54'12"N 71°50'31"E
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