About Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon stretches 120 kilometres through Kazakhstan's steppe—a geological marvel carved by the Charyn River creating 300-metre cliffs and otherworldly rock formations. The Castles section features spires and towers of red rock rising vertically from the canyon floor. Remote and sparsely visited, the canyon remains pristine despite nearby Almaty.
Country
Kazakhstan
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
KZT
Language
Kazakh, Russian, English
Things to do in Charyn Canyon
Trekking through the canyon between 300-metre cliffs on foot or horseback
Visiting the 'Castles' rock formations with their dramatic shapes and colours
Rock climbing on designated sections with proper equipment and guides
Swimming in the Charyn River at designated safe sections
Camping in the canyon under impossibly starry skies
Taking day trips from Almaty (3 hours) or multi-day trekking expeditions
Weather by month
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