What are the highlights?

The Karatau range and Berkara gorge, ancient petroglyph sites, and the Silk Road heritage of Taraz, one of Kazakhstan's oldest cities.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring and autumn are best; the steppe and foothills are hot in high summer.

No — Jambyl is off the main tourist track, appealing to those after quiet ridges, canyons and history away from the crowds.

Things to do in Jambyl Region

South-central Jambyl runs from the Karatau range to the Kyrgyz-border foothills and open steppe, a lightly-visited province of gorges, ancient petroglyphs and Silk Road history around the old city of Taraz. It rewards the curious traveller with rock art, quiet ridges and a real sense of the road less travelled.

Ridges, gorges and rock art

Karatau ridge trekking, walks in the Berkara gorge, and petroglyph and desert-canyon day trips from Taraz, in southern Kazakhstan. Open the Book here tab for dates.