Famous Kirov Dam With Lenin & Trip To Turkistan
About this tour
A two-day exciting journey through two neighboring countries, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Visiting the famous Kirov dam and reservoir, built in the USSR in 1975 on the Talas River with a huge monument to V. Lenin. The monument in the form of a huge head of V. Lenin is a masterpiece of Soviet art in the spirit of realism. Visiting the main attractions of the city of Taraz - the Mausoleum of Karakhan and Aisha Bibi, the Tek Turmas complex on the banks of the Talas River, archaeological excavations and a museum of ancient Taraz, mosaic panels of the Soviet period.
And also a trip to the ancient city of Turkestan in Kazakhstan, which is a real pearl on the Great Silk Road.
The trip can be carried out from Shymkent, Taraz and Almaty.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Shymkent to kirov reservoir
Day 1 Pick up at the hotel in Shymkent. Directly go to the border with Kyrgyzstan (200 km). Arrival in the Kazakh city of Taraz, from which the state border is very close - 24 km. But first, crossing the state border in the area of the border crossing from the Kyrgyz side of Chon Kapka. Crossing the border and reaching the dam and reservoir. Study of monuments of Soviet art on the shore of the reservoir and driving as close as possible to the dam with a unique monument to V. Lenin. Further trip along the shore of a huge reservoir and exploring the area. In summer, swimming in the Talas River or on the shore of the reservoir is possible. A small picnic on the shore, rest, photo session. Return to the dam, crossing the border and arrival in the ancient city of Taraz. Visiting the above-mentioned sights of Taraz. Evening transfer to Shymkent to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Shymkent to turkistan
Day 2 Pick up from a hotel in Shymkent city. Direct drive to the ancient ruins of Otyrar (130 km). Ancient Otyrar is one of the ancient cities of Kazakhstan with the former name Farab. Then transfer and visit to the medieval memorial complex Arystan-Bab, which is number one among the holy places in the entire Central Asian region. In the afternoon, transfer to the city of Turkestan (60 km). Lunch at a local restaurant and tasting of local nomadic cuisine. Accommodation at the hotel. Excursion to the famous mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and a visit to the main attractions of the complex. Evening walk through the entertainment complex Caravan Saray. Overnight in the city of Turkestan.
What's included
The price includes a personal English-speaking guide with his own car and transportation services with entrance tickets to the sites.
Accommodation and meals for tourists are not included in the price.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Shymkent to kirov reservoir