A tour of the Byki Kulzhabasy petroglyphs in the Zhambyl region
The Kuljabasy Mountains in the Zhambyl region are famous for their petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings). Tourists come here to see the images and the local natural beauty.
The petroglyphs were first studied here in 2001 because they were noticed and discovered too late. Scientists have determined that the carvings are very ancient, dating back to approximately the 12th century BC. Kuljabasy means "ridge crest" in Kazakh, and the place received its name from the mountains located here.
We invite you to visit the Kuljabasy petroglyphs in one day, departing from Almaty.
- Distance of the route:
400 km
- Season time:
May - September
- Best time:
June - August
- Group size:
not more 12 person
- Days & nights:
1 day
Tour itinerary:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning transfer: Almaty apple city – Samsy village – Targap village – Otar train station – Shinirau station – Anrahai station – Kuljabasi tract (200 km, 4 hours).
Road by the way is very good, only 11 km to petroglyphs from main road will be country road. Lunch by the way. Coming to Kuljabasi petroglyphs, excursion, visiting petroglyphs and settlements. Lunch, back to Almaty apple city (200 km).
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