About Beket-Ata

Over his lifetime Beket-Ata built four mosques, three of them underground. Beket-Ata was a Sufi religious teacher, scientist, philosopher, and revered holy man. The weak and sick went to him for healing and those in conflicts came to him to solve disputes. 

After his death at the age of 63 in 1813, he was buried in the mosque known only by his name. This seven-room mosque is carved into the rock of the Oglandy Mountains. The journey to the mosque is a pilgrimage through a picturesque canyon and scenic desert. It is a place of prayer, community, and includes quite often the sacrifice of a lamb. Worshippers will gather, share food with one another, and quite often stay in one of the guest rooms.

Beket-Ata’s message of spiritual harmony is especially important today in a world with diverse cultures and religions. Respectful clothing must be worn in this holy place.
 

Must See

There are many attractions in and around  Beket-Ata. A few of these are:

  • Desert canyon 
  • Other mosques
  • Sufi school in the Mangistau region

How to reach

Wondering how you can reach Beket-Ata, well you can either take a train, bus, taxi or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you.


If you take a train it takes 40 hours 25 minutes and will cost you 119,652 KZT  to 50,784.9 KZT.

 
If you take a taxi it takes 6 hours 38 minutes and will cost you 119,652 KZT  to 347,030 KZT.


If you drive from Astana to Beket-Ata it takes 41 hours 49 minutes.

Tips

  • You can go early to beat the heat
  • Carry enough food and water
  • Do not forget your hat and sunscreen 
  • Do hold your camera  
  • Can take some snacks for the journey.
  • Please wear appropriate clothing
  • Don't forget to bring something to cover your head ladies and its shows off everyone.

Visit Time

Visit this mosque either in the morning (for pilgrims who have stayed overnight) or in the afternoon, after 2 p.m. 

From Beket -Ata it is another five hours drive to Aktau.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 29.3°C

 

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