Cosmic Landscapes Of The Bozzhyra Tract And The Kyzylk

Day 1: Aktau, Kazakhstan to Bozzhyra View Point 7, Kazakhstan

Karakiya Depression (upper observation deck) Kyzylkup-tiramisu Boszhyra tract (3 upper panoramas) Boszhyra tract - middle panorama (view of the fangs from above) Return to Aktau We'll start the day with a visit to one of the deepest dry depressions in Asia - Karakiya (-132 m below sea level). Its name comes from the Turkic words kara, meaning "black," and kiya, meaning "steep slope." From the top observation deck, you'll see the rugged beauty of this place, reminiscent of the landscapes of another planet. *Kyzylkup Valley – the "Tiramisu" of Mangystau* The next stop is the Kyzylkup gorge, nicknamed "Tiramisu" for its distinctive chalk stripes. A walk among the multicolored hills will give you the feeling of traveling through a natural gallery—from ochre to pinkish-white hues. *Boszhyra Gorge—the Heart of the Ancient Tethys Ocean* Next, we'll head to the route's crown jewel, Boszhyra. We'll ascend to the upper plateau, where you'll visit three observation platforms with different perspectives on the famous chalk cliffs.