Accommodation in Basshi
The majority of accommodation options are found in Basshi village, the site of the national park's central office. Additional lodging is available at the Shygan ranger station (6 km from Basshi).
Basshi is a quiet Kazakh aul in the steppe, offering views of the Dzhungarian Alatau mountains and a truly authentic Eastern atmosphere. Here, life flows at a measured rural pace: livestock wander peacefully through the streets, and you can hear the bleating of sheep and the neighing of horses, with a rooster's crow as your morning wake-up call. It is the perfect place to escape the city noise and immerse yourself in the warmth of local hospitality.
Accommodation & Contacts:
- Altyn-Emel Hotel: +7 705 610 25 11
- Shygan Motel (Shygan Ranger Station): +7 705 610 25 11
- Aigaikum Hotel: +7 775 454 53 88
- Caravansarai Campsite: +7 708 971 16 87
Altyn-Emel Hotel
Address: 2 Mametova Str., Basshi (next to the national park's central office).
Capacity: 6 twin rooms.
WhatsApp: +7 705 610 25 11
Aigul Guesthouse
Address: 4 Mametova Str., Basshi (next to the national park's central office).
Capacity: 4 twin rooms, 2 quadruple yurts.
WhatsApp: +7 702 620 13 06
Shygan Motel (Shygan Ranger Station)
Location: Shygan ranger station (6 km from Basshi).
Capacity: (1 twin, 1 triple, 1 quadruple room.
WhatsApp: +7 705 610 25 11
Aigaikum Hotel
Address: 15 Askarbek Str., Basshi.
Capacity: 14 twin rooms, 1 triple room.
WhatsApp: +7 775 454 53 88
Camping in the Park
For those seeking a deeper connection with nature, camping is a wonderful alternative to hotel stays. It is a unique opportunity to sit by a campfire under a vast starry sky, experience the profound silence of the wilderness, and witness a breathtaking sunrise in the heart of the park.
In Altyn-Emel National Park, camping is permitted in designated areas for your safety and environmental protection:
- Near ranger stations: Shygan, Mynbulak, and Kosbastau.
- At the foot of the Aktau Mountains.
ATTENTION: camping is strictly prohibited at the Singing Dune!
