Singing Barkhan
Singing Barkhan
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Jan T
Leidschendam, The Netherlands1,409 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Our tour operator, Ak-Sai Travel, proposed this tour to us as a full-day excursion lasting 8 to 10 hours and covering 410 km. In reality, the tour lasted just over 2.5 hours (100 km).
A local guide drove us in an old Russian 4x4 to the entrance of the Altyn Emel National Park, 8 km from Bashi Village, and then to a parking area at 43.879112, 78.563287 near the Singing Dunes. Here, we were given an hour to climb a dune, which was just not long enough.
The wind was quite strong, and it shouldn't have been any stronger, or we would have been sandblasted. However, there was no special sound to be heard. The walk up the dune was quite tiring because you sink into the sand. Once near the top at 43.874989, 78.562233, the view was very beautiful.
The dune wasn't quite steep enough to slide down. You have to generate speed with your feet. But then, indeed, there was a loud hum to be heard.
On the way back, we drove along Stone Steles of Oshaktas at 43.928757, 78.486435. We did not visit the Chokan Valikhanov Spring.
If you are in Altyn Emel National Park, this trip is a must, but I don't find it reason enough to travel to Altyn Emel National Park specifically for this.
It is recommended to arrange your own transportation so that you can determine how long you want to spend at the dunes.
A local guide drove us in an old Russian 4x4 to the entrance of the Altyn Emel National Park, 8 km from Bashi Village, and then to a parking area at 43.879112, 78.563287 near the Singing Dunes. Here, we were given an hour to climb a dune, which was just not long enough.
The wind was quite strong, and it shouldn't have been any stronger, or we would have been sandblasted. However, there was no special sound to be heard. The walk up the dune was quite tiring because you sink into the sand. Once near the top at 43.874989, 78.562233, the view was very beautiful.
The dune wasn't quite steep enough to slide down. You have to generate speed with your feet. But then, indeed, there was a loud hum to be heard.
On the way back, we drove along Stone Steles of Oshaktas at 43.928757, 78.486435. We did not visit the Chokan Valikhanov Spring.
If you are in Altyn Emel National Park, this trip is a must, but I don't find it reason enough to travel to Altyn Emel National Park specifically for this.
It is recommended to arrange your own transportation so that you can determine how long you want to spend at the dunes.
Written 11 November 2023
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Lankylee
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia1,208 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
There is effort required to get here, but the hike up the sand dunes is worth it. The drive from Almarty is an adventure in itself.
Written 10 August 2023
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Anand D Nanavati
Vadodara, India420 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Nice sand dune in the middle of a non-desert area.
Its tiring to climb up the dune but fun to come down sliding with the sound of the drums due to the slide due to which it gets the name of Singing dune.
Fun activity for all including children.
Its tiring to climb up the dune but fun to come down sliding with the sound of the drums due to the slide due to which it gets the name of Singing dune.
Fun activity for all including children.
Written 24 June 2019
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