Bukpa Hill

Bukpa
Buqpa
Bukpa Hill is located in Kazakhstan
Bukpa Hill
Bukpa Hill
Location of the Bukpa Hill in Kazakhstan
Highest point
Elevation363 m (1,191 ft)
Coordinates53°16′19″N 69°19′50″E / 53.27194°N 69.33056°E / 53.27194; 69.33056
Naming
Native nameBuqpa (Kazakh)
English translation"To Hide" [1]
Geography
LocationKokshetau, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan
Parent rangeKokshetau Hills, Kazakh Uplands (Saryarka)
Geology
Mountain typeHill
Climbing
Easiest routeEasy hillwalking on well-defined paths from Abai Street or Auelbekov Street
AccessKokshetau

Bukpa (Kazakh: Buqpa; [bʊqpɑ]) is a hill that rises in the north-western area of Kokshetau, the capital of Akmola Region in the northern part of Kazakhstan. It is open to the public and provides excellent panoramic views of the city and beyond, including Mount Kokshe, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Bukpa is one of the main landmarks in the city, and have attracted visitors and tourists for many years. The Kokshetau Sign is located on its northeastern slope.[2] The name “Bukpa” literally means "to hide" in the Kazakh language. Bukpa Hill was the location of the St George's Church (1847–75).