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| Tour Name | Belukha is the heart of Asia (#36), Trekking |
| Location | Russia, Altay |
| Route | Chuyski Trakt, Belukha Peak, Katun River |
| Tour Type | Trekking, class: Medium, effort required: Moderate |
| Price per person / per group |
| Tours | Belukha is the heart of Asia |
| Prices | USD 460.00 |
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| Price per person per day | USD 38.33 |
| Price Comments | The price includes:
- full board (except the meal on the way)
- excursions per program with entrance fees
- transfer from Novosibirsk to the starting point of the route and back to Novosibirsk
- guides/interpreters
- special equipment when needed
- insurance
- invitation letter for Russian visa
For extra payment:
- meeting at the airport
- accommodation in hotels in Novosibirsk
- pack-horse rental (one horse can carry up to 50-60 kg of load)
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| Max Group Size | 15 persons |
| Trekking size | 125 meters (mile?) |
| Duration | 12 days |
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| Accommodation, | camping and tents |
| Meals | Full board (except the meal on the way)
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| Transport | A/C coach. Arrival from Novosibirsk at 8.30 a.m., from Barnaul at 1.00 p.m. |
| Description | Mountain Belukha, the highest peak in Siberia, flies up with two summits: Western Belukha (4440 meters) and Eastern Belukha (4506 meters). The glacier shield of Belukha, which covers the largest part of the mountain ridge, occupies the territory of 70 sq km and is the source of Katun river. The steep peaks of Belukha, sparkling masses of ice, vertical rocky walls charm the travelers from afar and inspire them with awe and excitement. At the mountain’s feet among the space mysteries of snow and rocks you become aware that the man is not always the measure of all things. According to one Asian legend Mountain Belukha is a future Northern Shambala a mystical country of spiritual wisdom. This area is associated with the famous Russian artist Nikolay Rerikh and attracts hundreds of admirers of his painting every year. In 1995 the government of Altai Republic established the Belukha nature park.
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| Itinerary | Day 1. Transfer Novosibirsk – Seminsky pass.
Leaving Novosibirsk at 8.30 a.m. Leaving Barnaul at 1.00 p.m. From the town of Biysk the road goes along the famous Chuysky Tract, once a main route of Russia - China trade. Leaving the town of Gorno-Altaisk behind the travelers get into the world of Altai mountains and Altai Culture. Overnight in Seminsky pass, the highest point of Chuysky Tract (1894 meters).
Day 2. Transfer Seminsky pass – Tyungur.
The road goes along Kanskaya steppe and finishes its run in Uymoskaya valley. The change of different landscapes and natural zones provides the traveler with general impression of this unique region of Asia. Coming to Tyungur, which is situated on the left bank of Katun river. This settlement is the starting point of all the trekking routes to Belukha Mountain.
Day 3. Climbing up the Kuzuyak mountain pass (1513 meters). Overnight in the place called “Three birch trees” which like three women see the travelers off to the country of silent and mysterious mountains.
Day 4. Going up the speedy Ak-Kem river with milky-white water. The word Ak-Kem means White Water in Turkish language and corresponds with the reality. The river starts in Ak-Kem glacier and carries in its steams the tiny pieces of white limestones from the slopes of Belukha.
Day 5. Coming up to the mountain lake of Ak-Kem at the altitude of 2000 meters. In a distance the huge icy masses of Ak-Kem glacier is visible. In still weather the Belukha Mountain is reflected in the green-white waters of the lake. After the lunch there is a excursion to the Yarlu gorge where the entire town is built from stones by the followers of mystical teachings of the famous Russian researcher and painter Nikolay Rerikh.
Day 6. Radial excursion to the bottom of Belukha to the realm of scalding ice and icy caves at the feet of the incredibly high vertical wall of Ak-Kem glacier.
Day 7. Climbing up the mountain pass of Kara-Tyurek (3060 meters). From the top of the pass the spectacular panoramic view on Belukha Mountain and endless snow peaks of Katun ridge unfolds in front of the traveler. It is a good opportunity to make pictures from the bird’s eye view where the presence of eternal outer space is clear and tangible. Overnight at the place called "Cedar meadow"
Day 8. Coming up to the lake of Kucherla at the altitude of 1780 meters. The lake is 5220 meters long and fish, which leave the running circles on the lake surface, sometimes disturbs its white-green waters.
Day 9. Kucherla lake - Izekeryu meadow
Day 10. Going down the Kucherla river. On the way in a rock cave next to the Kyulu river the ancient people created more than 100 rock paintings. Since the ancient times people have settled down under the shadow of Mysterious Belukha Mountain. Ten more paintings are situated on the surrounding rocks not far away from the cave. Coming back to Tyungur settlement. Relaxation. Banya
Day 11. Time for rest. After the lunch transfer to Verhniy Uymon village. The village is one of the oldest settlements in the area and was founded by religious group of old-believers more then 300 years ago. According to the legend the old-believers escaping the hard yoke of serfdom were looking for White Water Land, the country of justice. They thought that this fertile land was situated in the Altai, where the white waters of Katun river flow. There are two museums in Verhniy Uymon village: Ethnographical museum named after famous artist Rerih and Museum of old-believers’ religious traditions and culture. Arrival in Seminsky pass at 10.00 p.m. Overnight in tents.
Day 12. Transfer Seminsky pass - Novosibirsk. Departure in Barnaul at 4.00 p.m., in Novosibirsk at 9.00 p.m. |
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