A trip from Almaty to the Zhabyrtau mountains -
A trip to the village of Tekes, Lake Tuzkol and the Zhabyrtau Mountains -
The Zhabyrtau Mountains, a little-known landmark of the Almaty region. The mountains are picturesque clay hills (hills). It is especially beautiful here in spring and early summer, when the area is full of greenery and flowers.
The Zhabyrtau Mountains are 4 kilometers wide and 10 kilometers long. The height of the mountains in their highest part is 2292 meters above sea level. The mountains appeared here during the Cretaceous period in the Mesozoic era.
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How to get there and visit -
The Jabyrtau Mountains are located in the Almaty region, Raimbesky district, Narynkol district, 14 kilometers from the village of Tekes to the northwest.
GPS coordinates: 42°56'50"N 79°59'20"E
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Tourist Information
A rare skeleton of an ancient dinosaur, a pliosaur, was found in the mountains of Zhabyrtau, a relic of which was irretrievably lost. The area is becoming popular because the nature here is unique, the low-hanging clouds and greenery of the region give the area a magical and unforgettable view. You can take very beautiful photos here, as well as traveling around the region you can see Lake Tuzkol here.
The village of Tekes is also located here, which is the main landmark. Traveling to the Zhabyrtau mountains, we will need at least two days, there are no hotels or guest houses here, so you must take all the necessary equipment to set up a base camp with you or travel in a high-capacity mobile home.
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