About Charyn National Park

The Charyn National Park that runs along the Charyn River includes the Charyn Canyon. The park covers roughly 309,000 acres of land from Enbekshikazakh to Almaty. Much like the Grand Canyon Park, it was created to protect the geological and ecological systems along the river and desert.

The Valley of the Castles is perhaps the best-known attraction in the park. These red sandstone formations in a side of the canyon look like tall castle walls. In addition to the canyon and all of its wonders, Charyn National Park has guest houses and a trail to the ash groves. What visitors may not expect are the cemeteries and burial mounds spread out across archaeological sites. Gazebos and yurts throughout the park provide food and shelter. 

Stay for a day and explore the periphery on your own, or book a tour into the heart of the park and stay for a few nights. Either way, you’ll want to see everything Charyn National Park has to offer.
 

Must See

There are many attractions contained within Charyn National Park. A few of these are:

  • Valley of Castles
  • The Temirlik Canyon
  • The Yellow Canyon
  • The Red Canyon 
  • The Bestamak Canyon
  • The Valley of Castles is the most famous
  • The Charyn Canyon 

How to reach

Wondering how you can reach  Charyn National Park, 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 12 hours 53 minutes and will cost you 40,010.6 KZT to 63,478.4 KZT.


If you take a bus it takes 25 hours 55 minutes and will cost you 33,855.2 KZT to  41,934.2 KZT.


If you drive from Astana to Charyn National Park it takes 19 hours 20 minutes

Tips

  • Try to commence your day as early as possible to beat the heat
  • Carry enough water, stay hydrated
  •   It is advisable to pack your own food
  • Make certain you also carry sunscreen, hat, etc.
  • Can carry some snacks for the journey
  • Carry your camera so you can seize the beautiful, green fields fringed by snow-capped mountains on the way
  • Carry some good hiking boots for your journey which will facilitate you on your hiking  
  • People with mobility impairments may experience difficulties
  • There are bathrooms and restaurants available.

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Waiting Time

Yes the long queue can be avoided if you buy tickets online in advance

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

The entrance fee for the Charyn Canyon is 727 KZT per person. 

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Time you can spend

8 to 9 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 9.99°C

 

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