Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan

Charyn Canyon, located about 200km east of Almaty, it is one of the most beautiful places of Kazakhstan. Castle Valley is the most beautiful part of the canyon. It has a peculiar bright red color and its rock formations resemble castles. To get to the Canyon, take Almay ? Kegen Highway. Always follow the main road, which will pass through Kokpek gorge and Sogaty Basin. Turn left to the off road car trail at the sign saying Charyn Canyon. The last part of the road winds through salt marshes. If your plan is to descend as far as the river, you should have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and an experienced driver. The canyon is about 1.5 km long with an easy trail along the floor. Wonderfully shaped, wind eroded, reddish cliffs surround the canyon. The canyon is closed by the Charyn River, which originates on the northern slopes of the Alatau Mountains and runs through its own deep canyon before joining the Ili.

Further information about Charyn Canyon is avialble on:

http://www.geocities.com/charyn_canyon/index.html


Marat Ainsa, 2008-03-02 12:01:57