Route 04-08
"7 SACRED PLACES OF MANGISTAU IN 2 DAYS"

Acquaintance with the unique creations of masters - nomads of stone-cutting art awaits you on this route. Underground mosques are very rare phenomena in the history of Asian Sufism. Underground mosques carved into the rocks of the region's natural landscape are considered especially revered holy places.
  • 2 days / 1 night
    The duration of the tour.
  • 660 km.
    The total length of the tour
  • Year-round
    Seasonality
  • A sacred tour with observance of rituals accepted in holy places
    The special feature of the tour
  • by SUV or by bus
    Type of transport
  • Russian-speaking / Kazakh-speaking / English-speaking
    A professional guide to choose from
  • In a natural felt yurt in the "Ethnic village "Kogez"
    Type of placement
  • In the cafe "Kogez", on the basis of dinner and breakfast
    Type of food
Day 1 – 260 km
Aktau city – Kenty Baba necropolis – Sultan Epe underground mosque – Shakpak Ata underground mosque – Uytoly mosque – yurt camping “Ethno aul “Kogez”, overnight in a natural yurt.
  • In the morning departure from Aktau.
  • Visit to the mysterious necropolis of Kenty Baba - according to legend, Kenty Baba was once a devout, pious and holy man who preached the ideas of Islam. Therefore, local residents consider the necropolis a sacred place.
  • A visit to the underground mosque and the grave of Saint Sultan Epe is a unique opportunity to touch the spiritual and historical heritage of the region. This place is not only a religious sanctuary, but also a source of special positive energy that all visitors feel.
  • The Temple of the Sun in ancient times, the underground mosque Shakpak Ata is a monument of history and culture of the 10th century. Gloomy, squeezed by thick walls, covered with drawings and signs, the sanctuary is hidden from the expanses of the earth and sky.
  • We invite you to visit the Uytola Shrine - a place associated with the name of the great spiritual mentor, famous for his gift of foresight. His life is surrounded by legends about helping those in need and miraculous healings of soul and body.
  • In the evening, arrival at the cozy and hospitable yurt camping "Ethno aul Kogez", located in the picturesque mountainous part of Mangistau, where you will have dinner in a cafe, rest in the park area, an evening by the fire, and overnight in a natural yurt made of felt.
Day 2 – 400 km.
Ethno village “Kogez” – underground mosque Beket ata in Tobykty – necropolis of Kulbarak batyr – underground mosque Karaman ata – city of Aktau.
  • After breakfast in the ethno village, the tour continues.
  • On the Buzachi Peninsula there is the 3rd Beket Ata Mosque in Tobykty. Mystical events from the life of the great Sufi are associated with it, having read the prayer 5 times, he left the purity of faith and spirituality here.
  • Then we leave for the necropolis of Kulbarak Batyr. In his epic, the famous steppe akyn colorfully describes the heroic feat of the proud and courageous batyr Kulbarak Ata and his tragic fate. There are more than 150 unique structures of different times and types at the Kulbarak Ata necropolis.
  • Karaman Ata is one of the oldest necropolises of Mangistau, dating back to the 12th century, known for its unique architecture. The necropolis of the same name includes medieval Turkmen steles, mausoleums of the 19th-20th centuries and stone tombstones created by the masters of the Adai clan. This place is known as a symbol of peace and justice: disputes were resolved here and unbreakable oaths were given.
  • After a fascinating tour, return to the city of Aktau in the evening.
Attention!
This route was developed by the tour operator "Tourist" LLP and is its intellectual property.
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