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Ugam

This is a perfect starting point to discover the Western Tien Shan Mountains, and both flora and fauna resources it contains.

Over 1250 species of plants grow in the park, 47 of which are registered in the Red Book of Kazakhstan.
The Kazakhstan part of the Ugamsky Ridge is a combination of unique natural complexes with historic monuments of the Great Silk Way medieval culture. There are many cultural, historic and natural sights in the Ugamsky region.

In the Kaskasu village a number of ancient Saxony barrows and sacred places such as the Shilter, the Zhilagan Ata, the Aitas, the Burkut uiya, the Silbily and the Susyngen Lake are located. They have connection with many legends and real historical events. The history revives itself in many preserved traditional craft workshops. Here you can get some souvenirs to remind you of your visit.

Be bold and try the unknown. You will be sure of a warm welcome with local food. Ugam range is a general geographic name of the region in Tole bi district of South Kazakhstan region. Ugam is a mountainous region of the Western Tien Shan (Ugam range), it is part of Sairam-Ugam National Park.

Visiting the Area

Beautiful nature in Ugam is the background for historical monuments..

Flora and fauna is rich and varied. It is the habitat of such endangered species as rare marmot, eagle, Tien Shan bear

The Great Silk Way passed through this region, and it left many historical and cultural monuments. From Ugam you can visit Turkistan just 3 hours away from Kaskasu village.

The impressive Khodja Akhmed Mausoleum is  Kazakhstan’s most important site of Muslim pilgrimage and its greatest historical building.



Development of Community-based Ecotourism started here in 2005 with the support of TACIS, KTA and VSO. More than 10 tour routs were developed to show you the beauty of Ugam range.

Accomodation

 

Cozy and comfortable homestays in three beautiful villages of Kaskasu, Dikhankol and Nysanbek  are always glad to welcome you with all their friendliness and hospitality. Here you can see the local ways of life and traditions, try the traditional food

Homestay: 2,500 tenge per person per night (full board) Open all year

 

 

Services  
Guesthouse with full board 3500tg
Camping 3600tg
Yurt accommodation 3800tg
Hourse riding 2000tg
Nature guide 2000tg
Interpreter 5$ (1 hour)
Kumys - show 2500 (group)
Ethnoshow 2500 (group)
Provider services 2000tg
National games 2000tg
Technology of production 150tg
Handicraft - show (Souvenirs) 100tg
Museum 150tg
Art gallery  
Concert 2000tg
Transport 40 (1km)

 

 

 

Getting There & Around

 

Kaskasu is easily accessible by overnight train from Almaty. Leaving at 17.19 and arriving at 8.30 the next morning, a taxi can be arranged to take you to your homestay. Alternatively there are buses available .A visit to Kaskasu could be combined with a trip to Zhabagly.

Or, if Turkistan wets your appetite, why not combine with a visit to Samarkand Taxis are available in Shymkent to take you to the Uzbekh border, 120 km away. Then it is only about a half hour trip to Tashkent. (Visas will be needed for visits to Uzbekhistan, so check with the embassy in your country).
 
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