Arystan Bab Mausoleum and the ruins of Otrar: trip from Turkistan
- 8 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
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A trip to Otrar district, about 60 km from Turkistan: the mausoleum of Arystan Bab, teacher of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, and the ruins of Otrar, a major medieval city on the Silk Road. By long tradition pilgrims visit Arystan Bab first and Yasawi second, so the day ends at the mausoleum in Turkistan.
Highlights
- Arystan Bab Mausoleum
- Otrartobe: ruins of the citadel and town quarters
- The story of Otrar's siege by Genghis Khan's army
- Ending the day at the Yasawi Mausoleum
Programme
- 08:30Meet at the entrance of the Azret Sultan museum reserve and drive to Otrar district (about an hour)
- 09:30Arystan Bab Mausoleum: the story of Yasawi's teacher, time to look around and pray
- 11:00Otrartobe ancient site: walk through the citadel ruins, hear about the Silk Road city and its siege in the early 13th century
- 12:30Lunch at a roadside café
- 13:30Otrar museum reserve: archaeological finds (subject to museum opening hours)
- 15:00Drive back to Turkistan
- 16:00Short visit to the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, end of the trip
Included
- ✓ Transport for the programme
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- ✕ Lunch
- ✕ Museum entrance tickets
- ✕ Donations and personal expenses
What to bring
Modest clothing for holy sites: shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women · Closed comfortable shoes for walking around the ruins · A hat, sunscreen and water
Meeting
Main entrance of the Azret Sultan museum reserve by the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, Turkistan
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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