Climbing and hiking Mount Berkutaul -
Mount Berkutaul (Kazakh: Беркутаул тауы) is located in the famous Kazakh Altai Mountains in Eastern Kazakhstan. At 3,373 meters above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the region. Mount Berkutaul is a popular destination, and climbing it attracts climbers to the region. Nearby, Mount Belukha is also very beautiful and popular.
Tourist Information
Mount Berkutaul is home to forests of cedar, larch, and fir. This forest is scientifically known as black taiga. Here, you can observe mountain goats (tau teke) and argali. Marmots are not afraid of humans, so you can get very close to them for observation.
Berkutaul Mountains are home to many berries, including currants and wood sorrel. The forests also boast a wide variety of mushrooms.
How to get there and visit -
The mountain is located 16 kilometers from the village of Tolkain. Tolkain is located on the highway. The journey from the village to the mountain takes two days, including time for the climb, so this trip should be planned in advance. Our company provides a full range of services for organizing a climb to Berkutaul Mountain. The exact address is: Altai Province, Bukhtarma District, Narymsky District, Sarymsakty Ridge, 18 kilometers from the village of Katon-Karagay, Eastern Transcaucasia.
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