What is Ulytau known for?

Its status as the heart of the Kazakh steppe — low granite mountains, mausoleums and deep nomadic history at the country's geographic centre.

When is the best time to visit?

May to September, avoiding the harsh winter and the hottest weeks of summer.

What is the experience like?

Remote and historical — a place for horse journeys, history and wide-open space rather than high peaks.

Things to do in Ulytau

Ulytau marks the symbolic geographic centre of Kazakhstan, where low granite ranges rise from endless steppe steeped in nomadic and Silk Road history. Khans lie buried here and legends say the whole Kazakh nation was born on these plains — it is a place for horse journeys and the deep quiet of the open land.

Ridges and steppe history

Ulytau ridge hiking, Zhezkazgan history routes, and long steppe horse and cycling journeys, in the central steppe. Open the Book here tab for dates.