Altai - Beautiful region famous for its nature. Majestic mountains This edge attract tourists from all over the world. Altai Mountains - the highest mountains in Siberiaseparated by mountain rivers and pita. The mining system passes through four countries: Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. In the territory Russian Federation The ridges are located mainly in the Altai Republic and in the Altai Territory.

The magnificent Altai Mountains have formed about 500 million years ago. But due to climate change, earthquakes and glacial periods, about 60 million years ago, the mountains were strongly destroyed and acquired a completely different view that we can observe these days. Altai Mountains are inhomogeneous in its relief. Here are three main groups: plains, middle house and glacial high-root relief. 2000 meters - medium height Mountains The highest point of Altai is the Beluha mountain, its height is 4506 meters.

Altai Mountains are unique, and since 1998 are in the list World Heritage UNESCO.

Beluha

Beluha is the highest point of Altai, recognized by the geographical center of Eurasia - it is equal to the three oceans. This mountain has never been just a mountain, but always personified himself sacred place. The ancient Altai people of Kadyn-Bazi believed that a terrible demon lives in Mount, who will kill everyone who tries to climb this mountain. This was explained by regular gatherings of avalanche and stonepads caused by an earthquake.

In contrast, Buddhists believe that it is on top of the White Mountain, hidden the entrance to the mythical country of the wise men Shambalu.

For the first time to climb the top of Beluhi, they tried back in the XIX century, but it turned out to be impossible due to permanent rocks and avalanche gatherings. The first in history climbing the mountain occurred only in 1914 by Mikhail and Boris Tronov.

Plateau Ukok

The docking plate is considered a point of the joint of the borders of the four states - Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Incredible nature, thousands of small rivers and reservoirs, attract to visiting this place of tourists from around the world. This plateau is famous for the large number of cultural monuments. Here were found cave drawings, mounds, stone sculptures. Princess Ukoka is the main find in this area. This mummy is a 25-year-old woman found here in 1993. Tattoos on its skin, as well as horses, gold, and household items, buried with her, give the right to argue that it was a very noble woman. Archaeologists, historians, art historians still continue to study this incredibly picturesque place.

Altai Mountains Summary.

And extensive intricant and intermountain brands. It extends from the North-West to the southeast of more than 2000 km.

The mountain system is located on the border of Russia (Altai Territory and the Republic of Altai), Mongolia (Bayan-Ulgian and Hovd Aimaki), China (Solyzian-Uigur Autonomous Region) and Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan region).

Etymology name

Scientific discussions

Name Altai Ancient, hypothesis about its origin is different.

Geological History

Altai region

Officially. Altai Krai is located in the south-east of Western Siberia, 3419 km from Moscow. Territory of 168,000 square km.

Informally. The Altai region is very big and diverse. Topography changes as the territory is moving. He, as if a growing bear, first quiet and calm, then a huge and majestic. So the steppes and plains grow in the foothills and mountains.

Officially. The climate is moderate and continental, is formed as a result of frequent change of air masses.

Unofficially. Four seasons have many options, and come back every year to see them from different sides. You can come to the hot summer, and it is possible - in the coolness and rain. You give a variety! - Here is the main rule of the Weather Altai.

Summer and Altai Mountains

Officially:Altai Mountains is the most complex system of the highest in Siberia ridges, which are separated by deep valleys of mountain rivers and extensive basins located inside the mountains.

Informally: Nature Altai is delightful. Tourists with everything globe We rush to these places to enjoy the beautiful views of the high mountains, mountain rivers, mysterious caves and deserted spaces. Immerse yourself in calm and beauty of these places.

Settlement Altai Region started
In the XVIII century

Young Russia required metal for the production of weapons and coins. The Ural Breather Akinfius Demidov founded in 1729 the first metallurgical plant - Kolavo-Voskresensky. Altai subsoil was rich and silver. In 1744, Demidov began production of silver. The result of the activity in the Altai Territory of Akinfia Demidov was to establish the feudal mining industry based on the serf labor of the attribute peasants and artisans.

Event tourism in the Altai Territory

The creation and development of bright, interesting events in the business, cultural, sports life of the Altai Territory became the basis of development in the region of event tourism. In the region, more than a dozen festivals, forums, holidays that can attract thousands of tourists from various regions of Russia and from abroad are held annually. This is the International Tourist Forum "Visit Altai", the festival "Flowering of the Maral Story", the Festival of Drinks "AltyFest", the Day of Russia at Biryuzova Katuna, Festival "Shukshinsky Days in Altai", International Youth Forum of the APR, SCO Forum, Siberian International Health Forum and medical tourism, the holiday "Altai wintering" and many others.

beauty and health

Officially. Useful Flora The edges have 1184 species of plants. SAMI large group Preparations, including about 100 species are widely used in official medicine.

Informally. Broth, herbal teas, berry frosts are what you need to try to everyone who comes to the Altai Territory. Spa, health and wellness centers Use products made on the basis of Altai herbs.

There are many corners of nature in the world that simply amazing the imagination with their beauty. One of these places is it located in the southeastern part in the east of the edge of the Salair Kage - mostly flat territory, destroyed by numerous low hills. As it moves to the southeast, the terrain is gradually changing. The endless plains come close to majestic to say that they are beautiful - it means not to say anything.

Altai Mountains are the pride of the world. Translated from the ancienturk "Altai" sounds like " golden mountain"Or" Gold Mountain. " Looking at these giants, I want to believe that this is true. In Siberia is the biggest mountain array. It is harmoniously combined with snow-covered vertices and picturesque green slopes, silent hills and raging mountain rivers with crystal clear water. The height of the area fluctuates from 500 to 2000 meters above sea level. The subsidy of the fabulous Altai Territory is rich in various minerals. Copper, zinc, gold, lead, silver is just a small part of what keeps the local land in itself. There are many building decorative, as well as rare diverse materials on the territory of the region. The rich fields of Jasper and Quartzites are known for the whole world. And the stocks of soda are the largest in the world. This emphasizes the importance of the edge for the whole of our country.

Altai mountains are cut with small robes, which, smoothly going down to the plain, form lakes. One of them (Teletskoye) is even under guard world Organization UNESCO. Along It eastern coast Located a reserve where many lives among them - the famous

There is a legend that Altai Mountains have formed more than 400 million years ago. Then, under the influence of the forces of nature, they were completely destroyed, and only after 350 million years have appeared what we see now. Ancient giggles, shrouded in a snowy bedspread, are majestically towers over the green hilly plain. Altai mountains attract the attention of many height lovers. Numerous climbers seek here to test themselves on strength, climbing the sheer rocky areas. Those who are lucky will be happy to admire the wonderful scenery from a bird's eye view.

Despite the fact that the Altai Territory is a two-pointed Beluha, which rises above sea level by 4.5 thousand meters, most climbers seek at all here. They attract a completely different vertex - Mount Sinauha. Altai Territory is famous thanks to her. The height of this beauty is only 1210 meters. On the territory of the Kolyvan Range located here - the most high Point. But she is not interesting. If you look at the hill, it seems blue. This is due to thick vegetation. Maybe therefore it was called - "Sinauha". In the nearby surroundings of this mountain there are two most famous lakes in Altai: moss and white. A birch grove begins at the foot of the array. Tourists climb up the trail. The road gradually becomes more difficult. Sunny birch fishing wood gradually changing on the harsh taiga thickets of fir. A few hours of lifting - and the gaze opens a long-awaited vertex, which is surrounded by granite rocks. One of them has an iron cross. In the very center of the vertex there is a lump of granite with a deepening in the form of a bowl that is filled with water. People have long been long ago, it was believed that if you climb on the top of the blue, wash the water from the bowl and pray at the iron cross, then the whole year all the problems will bypass you and the soul will be calm. Mountain has long been a places of pilgrimage Christians. And now many believe in an ancient legend.

The capital of the Altai Territory is the city of Barnaul. His story has a little over 200 years. It's not so much, but the city is developing rapidly and gaining strength. During the existence, he has undergone earthquakes and floods, war and ruin. Residents are holy than the memory of the past, which is stored in numerous museums. Modern Barnaul is a city of contrasts. Against the background of wide avenues and multi-storey buildings, ancient buildings are preserved, which remind of the old years.

The road to Altai lies through Barnaul. Crowds of people seek with their own eyes to see the indescribable beauty of the endless expanses of mountains and forests, swim in the purest lakes and breathe fresh air of Altai meadows.

General

The relief of the Altai Mountains is diverse, here it is allocated: sites of ancient plains, mountaineering ice alpine relief, mountains of the middle (1800-2000 meters) and low height (500-600 meters), deep basins. The ridges are riddled with numerous rivers feeding snow. Stormy water flows flow into the famous lakes, lying in picturesque valleys. In the Altai mountains, Biya and Katun rivers are born, which, merging, form Ob, is one of the most free and extended rivers of Russia.

The highest ridge of the Altai Mountains - Katun. With its snow slopes, sharp peaks, picturesque lakes and glaciers, this part of the Altai mountain system is similar to the Alps.

Altai Mountains are famous by the caves, which are here more than 300, especially many of them in the Katun river basin, Anui and Charysh. Mountain Altai - The edge of the waterfalls, the highest of which is a 60-meter techel flowing into the Akké River.

The weather in the Altai Mountains is unpredictable, so you should not rely on forecasts of weather forecasters. Being in the mountains in a warm clear day, you can witness a sudden holiday of the cloud and visit the most thicker.

The climate of the region is sharply continental with a cold winter and warm summer. The weather in each particular place depends on its height and the prevailing winds. In the Mountain Altai is like the most warm place of Siberia and her pole of cold. The climate is influenced by the Arctic masses, warm and wet winds of the Atlantic and hot air of Central Asia. Winter in the region continues from 3 to 5 months, one of the coldest places is the Chui Valley, where the temperature drops to -32 °. Significantly warmer in the southern regions of the Altai Mountains - for example, in the area of \u200b\u200bTeletsky Lake Winter pleases with comfortable ten degrees of frost. In the spring and autumn parts of the cooling and freezing, which continue until mid-June in high mountainous areas. The most warm month - July with middle temperatures from +14 to + 16 °; In highlands - from +5 to + 8 °, here the temperature drops by 0.6 ° with an increase in height for every 100 meters.

In the summer, the light day in the region lasts 17 hours - it is more than in Yalta or Sochi.

Mountain Altai is famous for rich flora and fauna. Almost all types of vegetation of Asia, Kazakhstan and the European part of Russia are growing on a relatively small territory of the region. Taiga, steppe, mountain tundra and alpine meadows are located on different in the altitude of the Altai mountains.

Animals adapted to certain conditions of the medium live in each natural zone. Some of them are bears, maral, sable, - wander from one area to another. Mountain Altai also elk, Kabarga, Koslya, Suslik, Lisa, Wolverine, Squirrel, Ermine Mountain. The highlands lives the rarest beast on Earth - Irbis (Snow Bars), as well as a Siberian goat and a red wolf.

Endemic species living only here are formed in the Altai mountains: mining turkey, tundra partridge, Altai Sarych. Other feathered regions - gray goose, duck-krakawa, gray crane, becas, philin, cedrement.

sights

Teletsk Lake is a genuine pearl in the place of the Altai lakes. The purest waters framed by mountains and age-old cedars, alpine meadows and magnificent waterfalls, remoteness from civilization - the sources of the charm of the famous lake.

Plateau Ukok - protected natural territory, the place of concentration of the burial burials of various chronological eras. Locals believe that the plateau is the run-up of the heavenly arch, the "end of everything", a special sacred place to which they trust the bodies of the dead. In many mounds, cooling eternal Merzlot, well-preserved household items found, representing a huge historical value. Unique nature The plateau and the surrounding Altai Mountains inspired the artist Nikolai Roerich to create world-famous canvases. In the village of Upper Uymon, there is a house-museum of painter, where you can see his paintings and acquire their copies.

Chemal is the picturesque terrain of the Altai Mountain Altai, where Katun carries his waters by the fascinating mountains of the rocky mountains.

Karakol lakes - 7 amazing beauty reservoirs stretched by a chain along the western slope of the Ridge IoLo. To admire the lakes lying at an altitude of 2000 meters, they will have to take advantage of horses or specially equipped vehicles.

The lower Shavlin lake is surrounded by a dream mountains, a fairy tale and beautiful in the vicinity of the village of Chibit. On the shore of the reservoir installed pagan idols.

The discovery of the Denisova Cave, located in the valley of the River Anui Soloneshsky district, has become a noticeable event of world archeology. The cave found the remains of a person with age of 42,000 years. In addition, the ancient cultural habitat of people who lived in a cave 282,000 years ago was found here. At the site of the parking lot of an ancient person found more than 80,000 different household items, iron products of the XIV century, bronze knives of later periods. The cave is available for a person with any level of physical training. Before the eyes of a tourist, not cleared to get there, it appears the unique so-called "layer pie", consisting of more than 20 cultural reservoirs formed in different epochs of human existence.

Altai cave, one of the deepest and extended and extended in Siberia and Altai, leaves down 240 meters away, and its length is 2540 meters. There is this natural attraction, protected as a geological monument of nature, in the village of Cheremshanka in the Altai Territory. The Altai cave is actively visited by lovers tourists and professional speleologists.

Beluha Mountain, which is part of the Katun ridge and revered by local residents as the sacred - the highest point of Siberia and Altai, towering over the picturesque valleys of the dock plateau for 4509 meters. Beluha is located on an equidalone distance from the four oceans and is the geographical center of Eurasia. Many who visited Belukha or about her admit that they felt the enlightenment of consciousness and the incredible energy of these places. A special atmosphere is reigning here, configuring to the philosophical way. And this is not self-sucking, many scientists argue that there really have powerful bioenergy fields around the mountain. Buddhists believe that somewhere on the top of the mountain is the entrance to the fairy-tale country of Shambalu, which is given only to the chosen one. The origins of the main altai river Katun take his origin in the glaciers of Beluhi.

The Chuy tract is the Novosibirsk-Tashanta automotive track, ending at the borders of Mongolia. Having drove on it, you can get closer to get acquainted with the Altai Mountains and see all their diversity.

Other attractions of Altai Mountains, worthy of attention:

• Lake;
• Multician lakes;
• Kucheral Lakes;
• Lake Mergerok;
• Frame drawings of primitive people in the Kalbak-Tash tract;
• Scythian Pasyryk Mounds;
• Mount Altyn-TU;
• Island Patmos on Cheap with the temple of John the Theologian;
• Tsarsky Kurgan is a burial of more than 2000 years;
• Valley of the Chulsman River with numerous waterfalls.

This is only a small part of those natural and man-made wonders that are rich in Altai Mountains.

Why go

Adherents of sports tourism know and attend the mountain altai for several decades. Altai mountain rivers are ideal for alloys on them. Speleologists descend into mysterious caves, climbers storm mountain peaksParaplaneers pair over picturesque landscapes, for lovers hiking hiking Nature prepared countless places of stunning beauty. Equestrian tourism is well developed in Altai, which gives you the opportunity to visit the most hard-to-reach corners of the edge, where you can see the red-born rams of Argali, the lakes of unreal beauty, hear the inimitable and taking the shouts of the marals during Gon.

Fishing in the Mountain Altai traditionally attracts many tourists not only from neighboring regions, but also from the European part of Russia, as well as from abroad. The water of local rivers are rich in valuable fish - Harius, Tieta, Sigom, Rainbow Forew, Valim, Pike and other species.

Altai is going to get to get and relax in one of the most ecologically clean places on Earth. Seismoactive edge is rich in healing thermal sources, local radon waters are especially valued. Belokurikha is the most popular Altai balneological resort, famous for its unique microclimate, modern sanatorium-medicinal base and excellent opportunities for active rest. An unforgettable pleasure get holidaymakers, walking along the Terrekur along the stormy river of Belokurikhi, carrying on the forest gorge. For tourists - a cable-chairlift, rising a resort to the mountains of the Church (height of 815 meters), from the top of which offers stunning views of the Altai expanses.

One of the business cards of the Altai Mountains - Maral, on the treatment of Pants which is based on a wholerapeutic industry. Pants - young, deerless deer horns, cut only in males in June-July. The individuals of the male give a unique therapeutic product saturated with amino acids and microelements recognized by the elixir of health and longevity. To obtain valuable raw materials, deer are bred in captivity - the animals live on the vast territory of the Maratic, where they are protected from predators and poachers. Only once a year of noble deer worried in order to cut the horns from them. Based on many Mauralniki, therapeutic bases were created, where vacationers strengthen their health among mountains and forests, enjoying peace and peace on the Lona of Altai Nature.

Winter visitors are waiting ski resorts Altai - Mergeok, Belokurich, Turquoise Katun, Seminist Pass.

Recently, the tourist infrastructure in the mountainous regions of Altai is rapidly developing: modern hotels and recreation centers are being built, new excursion routes are developing, new roads are developing and the old ones are improving. Significantly increased the number of agencies offering a variety of tours to Altai.

Information for tourists

Finding the right accommodation in the tourist areas of the Altai Mountains is easy - everywhere there are tour bazes of a different level of comfort, hotels and guesthouses. Many local residents Offers accommodation in the private sector for a very moderate fee.

Communication in the Mountain Altai is on all major tourist destinations. We will not be able to have a sim card with two or three operators, because In some zones, the connection is better at Biline, and in others - at MegaFon.

Going to Altai even in the height of the summer, be sure to go warm clothes - in the mountainous areas the night temperature may drop to + 5 °.

Popular Souvenirs from Mountain Altai - Honey, Pants, Cedar Nuts, Chas of Alpine Herbs, Ordinary Wooden Products of Local Residents, Amulets, National musical instruments and household items.

In places that are sacred for the Altaians, do not make fun, shout and litter. Do not hold your pride - do not leave ugly inscriptions "here was ..." on the man-made and natural attractions of Altai. From tourists, locals are waiting for respect for their land, ancestors and an animal world.

How to get there

It is preferable to get to Altai from Novosibirsk - by train or bus to Barnaul or Biysk. From these cities there are several flights a day to Gorno-Altaisk and others settlements Region. If you are traveling by car, then from Novosibirsk you should go along the M-52 (Chuy tract).