1 Day Tour: Castle of nomads & Buddha petroglyphs
Description
Tamgaly-Tas is the site of Dzungar Lamaism, common in South-East Kazakhstan in the second half of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Tamgalytas is located 25 km north-west of Kapchagai, on the right bank of the Ili river. Tamgaly-Tas is a unique site of Buddhist culture, has a long history of study and has been known in science for more than a century and a half. Castle of nomads was built as a decoration for the film “Nomad”, which was released in 2005. But you will be surprised by how organically it fits into the surrounding landscape. Now this city is often called the “Nomad Fortress”, and thousands of tourists flock to this tourist site every year.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival, you will have a walking tour (3 hours) where you will see rock paintings and walk along the river. We'll visit climb a mountain for a panoramic view of the Ile River and the Castle of Nomads.
After the tour of Tamgaly-Tas you will go to the city of nomads (40 km, about 50 minutes), upon arrival you will have a walking tour (1 hour) inside the decorative ancient city and have a picnic.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from any hotel in Almaty
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Spectacular sights. A great guide Mikhail who gave us much information and played music from the Steppe when we requested follow local music. The lunch of bbq and salads and a Uyghur noodle dish. The Petroglyphs are in a peaceful riverside setting. The Castle of the Nomads was interesting even if it was a bit run down. There are bumpy roads to both sights.
Chingis was prompt, caring, kind, understanding, and hilarious. When I come back to Almaty, I will book him again!
