- Shymkent - Day1 Kshi-Kayindy gorge
Early in the morning at 8:00 am our Guide will pick you up from Shymkent (or Tyulkubas station) drive to Aksu-Zhabagly nature reserve After 1,5 hours you will arrive to Aksu-Zhabagly nature reserve from where you will start our trekking in Kshi-Kayindy gorge.The whole route in one direction is about 7 km one way, but because of the amazing landscapes, you will not notice the whole distance traveled
Day2 Aksu canyon
Breakfast in guest house.After breakfast, our guide will drive to Aksu canyon.We will be driving out to see one of the deepest canyon in Central Asia.Fissure creates an unforgettable impression. This area is interesting for observing predatory birds: the golden eagle, the snake-eagle, the eagle-dwarf, the mound, the vulture, the sip, the griffon, the kestrel and others.
During the first stop we will observe canyon in location of closest approach to the steep banks of the river Aksu just half a meter. From there on we will descend to the river of Aksu, which takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.Walking tour along the path of the northern slope of the canyon (right bank, southern exposition) from the cordon Aksu to the bridge on the Aksu river.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Visa support
- Health insurance
Aksu-Zhabagly is Central Asia’s most distinguished and longest-standing nature reserve. Founded in 1926, it was established with the goal of safeguarding threatened wildlife and the reserve’s rich biodiversity. This sanctuary is situated in the foothills of the Western Tien Shan, ranging from 1000 to 4280 meters above sea level. In 2016, it was honored by inclusion in the UNESCO’s World Biosphere Reserves list. The reserve’s tallest point is the Sairam Peak, which stands at 4238 meters.
The name Aksu-Zhabagly derives from the two primary rivers that course through the reserve - the Aksu and the Zhabagly. The Aksu river is the more elongated of the two, stretching over 120 kilometers. During spring, the Aksu River has a blue hue, but it transforms into a milk-like color in the summer. This inspired its name - ‘Ak’ stands for ‘white’, and ‘Su’ for ‘water’. The Aksu canyon, sculpted by the powerful Aksu river, is among the deepest in Central Asia, with depths varying between 300m and 500 meters, and a length of 30 km.
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