Nature of Mangystau -
Natural attractions of Mangystau and Western Kazakhstan -
The Karadairmen mountain gorge is one of the attractions of the Mangyshlak Peninsula and Mangystau region. The gorge consists of low rock formations located in steppe and flat terrain. The gorge is not large, its length is 2 kilometers, the gorge is very picturesque and unusual.
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How to get there and visit
The gorge is located in the Western Karatau Mountains, in the lowlands between two ridges and the Northern Aktau Mountains. The main landmark here is the village of Shayyr, the distance from the village to the Karadairmen gorge is 7 kilometers, the famous Mount Sherkala and Mount Zhalgan are located nearby, about 9 kilometers away. All these attractions are located in the Mangistau district of the Mangistau region.
GPS coordinates: 44°14'26"N 51°53'28"E
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Information for tourists
In the gorge you will find a shade in which you can easily hide from the scorching sun during the day. Karadairmen gorge is picturesque, there is a road leading to the gorge along which you can drive by car to the beginning of the ascent. We recommend traveling around the region only by 4x4 car.
The entrance to the gorge looks like a huge stone gate built by giants in ancient times. There is a beautiful mountain stream and a small waterfall in the gorge, where you can swim in extreme heat. You can only get into the gorge on foot, for this you need to climb the left ridge and then go down to the bottom of the gorge.
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