Excursion to Aksu canyon in Aksu Djabagly reserve
The Aksu river canyon, the Aksu river, have the same name and are located in the oldest nature reserve in Kazakhstan, Aksu-Zhabagly. A mountain path leads to the canyon along which we can climb to the upper reaches of the gorge, we can also get here on horses rented in the village of Zhabagly. The Aksu river canyon is quite deep, from the top of the canyon you can see the river and the canyon itself. Various types of plants grow in the canyon and many mammals live. The depth of the canyon in some places reaches 500 meters, be careful and careful while walking here. The canyon is 30 kilometers long, so the walk will take place from morning until lunchtime. The reserve has a tourist infrastructure and guides, you can spend the night in one of the guest houses in the village of Zhabagly.
- Distance of the route:
92 km
- Season time:
May - September
- Best time:
June - August
- Group size:
12 person
- Days & nights:
1 day
Tour itinerary:
Breakfast at guest house.
Transfer: Jabagly village – Kumibastau village – Eltai village – Irsu village and Irsu pass – Aksu check point (46 km).
By the way we will see Aksu pass H 1620, arriving in Aksu canyon, walking down to the canyon, flora and fauna excursion, here we can see eagles, snakes, small eagle type, mountain goat and bear. The depth of Aksu canyon 300 – 500 meters, in spring time here we can see Kaufman Tulip Regel, Greigi tulip Regel, on the back way we can visit Eltai village and meat local people and will see them special patriarchal culture. Possible to make walking in canyon 5 kilometers in one way.
This program has many variants including one night in tents camping. By additional request we can make special program with including of flora and fauna description.
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