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1 Day Tour: Castle of nomads & Buddha petroglyphs

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Overview

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Russian
English

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Tamgaly-Tas is the site of Dzungar Lamaism, common in South-East Kazakhstan in the second half of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Tamgalytas is located 25 km north-west of Kapchagai, on the right bank of the Ili river.

Tamgaly-Tas is a unique site of Buddhist culture, has a long history of study and has been known in science for more than a century and a half.

Castle of nomads was built as a decoration for the film “Nomad”, which was released in 2005. But you will be surprised by how organically it fits into the surrounding landscape. Now this city is often called the “Nomad Fortress”, and thousands of tourists flock to this tourist site every year.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Tamgaly Tas

Upon arrival, you will have a walking tour (3 hours) where you will see rock paintings and walk along the river. We'll visit climb a mountain for a panoramic view of the Ile River and the Castle of Nomads.

3 hours • Admission Included
2

Almaty Region

After the tour of Tamgaly-Tas you will go to the city of nomads (40 km, about 50 minutes), upon arrival you will have a walking tour (1 hour) inside the decorative ancient city and have a picnic.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

English speaking guide

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

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1 Day Tour: Castle of nomads & Buddha petroglyphs

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  • Spectacular day in the Steppe

    Margaret G,Oct 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Spectacular sights. A great guide Mikhail who gave us much information and played music from the Steppe when we requested follow local music. The lunch of bbq and salads and a Uyghur noodle dish. The Petroglyphs are in a peaceful riverside setting. The Castle of the Nomads was interesting even if it was a bit run down. There are bumpy roads to both sights.

  • Chingis was prompt,...

    Bennett D,Dec 30, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Chingis was prompt, caring, kind, understanding, and hilarious. When I come back to Almaty, I will book him again!

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