This land will meet you with fresh air and beauty, created by nature itself. At the sight of local valleys, lakes and waterfalls, every tourist is breathtaking. Do not go to the very edge of the world to find such places. In Altai there are many corners that will leave a trace in your memory for many years to come.
Lakes of the Altai Mountains
It is natural reservoirs that have become a visiting card of the localities for a long time. If you just look at the map of the area, an incredible number of lakes immediately flashes into your eyes! The most famous and sung in many poems is considered to be Lake Teletskoye . It is located between steep rocks and mountains, like a pearl in a facet.
Then follows a series of Karakol lakes . The places there are simply amazing: the alpine meadows in combination with the blue water, as if descended from the picture. Decorate the mountainous landscape of local places a number of moraine-pond lakes. These include: Shavlinsky, Multinsky, Talmye. The lakes of the Altai Mountains are surrounded either by a dense green forest or by rocky mountains. Immediately there is a feeling of majesty and severity of local places.
The most famous are Akkemskie lakes , upper and lower, with their overflows of helmets of water. Due to the muddy bottom of the lake they appear white, and sometimes it acquires a bright and rich blue shade.
Lake Aya is famous for its tiny island in the center. It is not surprising that the name of the island was given the lyric - the island of Love. On it they installed a small bench. Romantic place the locals do not know.
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Waterfalls of the Altai Mountains
Any waterfall will leave a mark in your heart, because the falling water is fascinating. And the local waterfalls are surrounded by a pristine nature with forests and rocks. Well, how can I resist it! The largest waterfalls are located in the area of Lake Teletskogo, and the most famous is the Great Shatlan .
Relatively low, but very spectacular among the waterfalls of the Altai Mountains, is Kamyshlinsky . Almost all excursions necessarily include visiting this waterfall at the foot of the cliff. There are also famous waterfalls of Korbu and Kishte .
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Mountain Altai: what else to see?
After walking and enjoying the waters of the edge you can walk and see the beauty of its valleys. The valley of Chulyshman Mountainous Altai is also the place of settlement of the inhabitants of the village of Yazula. Places in history are not noted, but here the local nature will accurately fill the hearts of photographers and naturalists. This is one of the attractions of the Altai Mountains, which is sacred to the Altaians themselves, while shouting, scolding or littering there will not give you.
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The valley of the Spirits of Mountain Altai already bears the name itself. Uniqueness to these places is attached by a mountain spring, located just among the mountains. The source is long and not every tourist is able to reach it. But the waterfall in the Valley of Spirits is just "the nail of the program." The paths and special outlets from the pipes make it easy to collect water and get as close to it as possible. There is also a huge observation deck nearby, and for thrill-seekers there is a small base where you can rent a horse.
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Cottage Agadez Valley in Gorny Altai is a place where you can stay for a few days to have time to enjoy all the beauty of these places. The name itself can be translated as "meeting place", so among tourists this cottage is quite popular. It is located only 12 km from Lake Aya and is designed for a small number of visitors. Because the atmosphere there is almost family. Visiting the sights of the Altai Mountains you can alternate with rest in the gymnasium, bath and just calm contemplation of nature.
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It is worth noting that in winter rest in Altai is very special.
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