Ortau Mountain Jeep Tour from Karaganda -
Ortau mountain oasis, a landmark of the Karaganda region -
Ortau Mountains, a beautiful mountain oasis spread over the expanses of the Kazakh steppes. The maximum height in the Ortau mountains is 1070 meters, which is quite high for this region, the Ortau mountains are surrounded by the endless Kazakh steppe, so these mountains can be seen from afar. The Zhetykudak mountain tract is located in the Ortau mountains, which is also known as the Zhetykazan tract, which means "Seven Cauldrons" in Kazakh.
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How to get there and visit -
Ortau mountain oasis is located on the territory of Karaganda region in Kazakhstan, Shetskiy district. The main landmark here is the Agadir railway station, the distance from the station to the Ortau mountains is 30 kilometers, and there is also a small village nearby, which is also called Ortau.
GPS coordinates: 48°15'04"N 72°21'13"E
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Tourist Information
In the Ortau mountains you will see small beautiful lakes, we recommend traveling to the Ortau mountains in late spring and early summer, at this time it is especially beautiful here because nature is filled with colors and blooms, in the second half of summer the area completely burns out from the heat.
In the Zhetykazan tract, which is located in the Ortau mountains, you will find a cascade of small lakes, the legend of the place says that if you swim in these lakes and make a wish, it will surely come true. If you are here in April or May, you will definitely see the Schrenk tulip here, which blooms during this period. The area is also rich in archaeological sites from the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. The Shunak meteorite crater is also located near the Ortau Mountains.
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