Trip to the Kelinshektau Mountains -
Kelinshektau is the name of an unusual and very beautiful mountain range in the Karatau Mountains. The range consists of jagged cliffs concentrated in one area, forming a large massif.
How to get there and visit -
The Kelinshektau Mountains are located in Kazakhstan's Turkestan region. The main landmarks here are the villages of Taukent and Abai. The Suzak district.
Tourist information
The Kelinshektau Mountains are rocky outcrops. The maximum elevation here is 1,729 meters above sea level. The range is 10 kilometers long. At a distance of 4 kilometers, in the Arlaozen mountain tract, there are rock paintings from the Bronze Age.
The famous Mount Bessaz, 2,176 meters above sea level, and Mount Berkatul, 1,490 meters above sea level, are also located here. The Koshkarata and Arlozen rivers flow here. The area is rich in water resources, and numerous small rivers and streams can be found here.
Legend
Legend has it that a beautiful woman named Aisulu lived in the Kelinshektau Mountains. Her beauty was so beautiful that her fame spread far and wide. A wealthy local merchant decided to propose to her and gave her jewelry. All the jewelry was made of gold, except for one piece of wood. Aisulu became angry and demanded that the wooden piece be exchanged for a gold one. Due to her greed, she turned to stone.
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