Holding my mind captive with their seductive forms, this was my exotic canyon walk in Kazakhstan. In fact, canyon walk was the primary reason behind my recent trip to Kazakhstan.
Prior to this visit, some images of the Charyn Canyon with a striking resemblance to the Grand Canyon, caught my attention. I visited the Grand Canyon in the USA around nine years ago. Now I wanted to taste a dramatic walk into Charyn Canyon, the little brother of the Grand Canyon in Kazakhstan. Also called the Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan, fondly.
Charyn Canyon is located at a distance of 200 km from Almaty. Canyon is a part of the Charyn National Park spread over 154 km, close to the Kazakhstan China border. Charyn Canyon comprises a 80 km long formation of different shapes and colors along the Charyn river. Most popular part is the Valley of Castles, named appropriately due to their peculiar appearances. One part of the canyon is called the Devil’s Gorge considering haunted spirits inhabit there, as per local belief.
Geological formation of the Charyn Canyon consists of sedimentary red sandstone that went through an atmogenic process for millions of years, resulting in the sculpted masterpieces that we witness today.
There are countless dusty trails in the canyon to explore and elucidate. I had to often turn 360 degrees to absorb the magnitude of the natural wonder that unfolded in front of me. Main path of the Charyn canyon leads to the Charyn river. Camping is allowed near Charyn river.
Sharing stunning photographs that I captured during my gripping walk in the canyons.
Black Canyon is another outstanding landscape along the Charyn river. Black Canyon consists of basalt rocks. Very steep. Can make your head spin.
The canyons are so scenic, I have never been anywhere like that before. It reminds me of parts of the USA. It must have been amazing to take such a lovely walk through them.
A scenic canyon walk indeed.
Wow! You are very adventurous, I want to go with you. What a beautiful places you visits.
You are welcome Marie.
I do love walks in natural surroundings and this seems to be an amazing place to walk and the views and scenery are amazing.
Amazing place to explore on foot.
Those views are absolutely amazing! Those formations really make you understand how complex the functions of Mother Nature are.
Truly so.
how gorgeous is this, wow!!! I would love to explore this gorgeous landscape, just beautiful.
Thank you Karen.
, I’m always looking for beautiful places to explore with my kids, and this definitely goes on my list!
Kids will love exploring this place.
This canyon is definitely exotic. Looks like there are so many fantastic dusty trails to explore in the area.
Absolutely Hari.
Oh wow this canyon is so tall and I love the color of it! What a fantastic place to explore.
Indeed a fantastic destination.
When I see your post, I want to come with you. You always visits beautiful places.
You are most welcome Marie.
I’ve never done a walk through a canyon before, it looks so adventurous! It reminds me of the famous national park in the USA! Great photos.
Yes, similar to Grand Canyon though smaller in scale.
I wish I lived closer, but it’s so far away from Belgium. I would definitely go there otherwise
You should plan and experience this canyon walk.
That is such an amazing spot! I love the way the water cuts through all those huge stone formations around it.
Unusual formations to admire.
What a beautiful canyon walk. It’s been a long time since I visited the Grand Canyon as well but these natural wonders never cease to amaze me x
Amazing to be amidst natural wonders.
The canyons are stunning. I am sure that taking a walk in those canyons must’ve felt amazing.
Absolutely Hari.