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| Tour Name | Belukha is the heart of Asia (#90), 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 510.00 |
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| Price per person per day | USD 2.83 |
| Price Comments | Not included - air tickets - consular fees for visa |
| Max Group Size | 15 persons |
| Trekking size | 125 meters (mile?) |
| Duration | 12 days |
| Included | Accommodation (Camping), Equipment Rental, Full Board, Excursions, Transfers (Local), Transfers (Incl Arrival/Departure), Insurance, Guides, Interpreters |
| Accommodation, | Under canvas.
To participate in the route we recommend you to take the following personal wear and equipment with you:
- warm jacket
- rain gear
- trekking boots, trainers and slippers
- track-suit and warm hat
- 2 - 3 T-shirts, shorts
- 4 pairs of simple socks and 2 pairs of warm ones
- cap and sun-glasses
- bathing suit
- flashlight, knife, matches, electric batteries
- personal tableware
- personal hygiene utensils
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| Meals | The 2 day - dinner, supper in the cafe; the 3 day - breakfast in the cafe; the 10- supper in the cafe; the 11 day - breakfast, lunch in the cafe. In the other days meals will be cook by guide on fire. You may take a part in this. |
| Transport | By auto (mini-bus), on foot (generally) |
| 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. |
| Itinerary | 1 day -Transfer Novosibirsk – Ust-Koksa. Leaving Novosibirsk at 8.00 p.m. Place of departure – 65, Sovetskaya street. Leaving Barnaul at 11.50 p.m. Place of departure – “Centralnaya” hotel. The road goes along the famous Chuysky Tract, once a main route of Russia - China trade. 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. - by bus - 825 km
2 day - Ust-Koksa. Arrival in Ust-Koksa. Dinner. Getting the equipment. Instructing. Supper. - by bus
3 day - Early awakening. Breakfast. Transfer to Tyungur at 08.00 a.m. 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. - by bus - 64 km - on foot - 15 km
4 day - 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 - on foot - 20 km
5 day - 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 an 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 - on foot - 16 km
6 day - 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 - on foot - 24 km
7 day - 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" - on foot - 7 km
8 day - 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 - on foot - 8 km
9 day - Kucherla lake - Izekeryu meadow - on foot - 8 km
10 day - 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 Ust-Koksa settlement. Relaxation. Banya. Supper. On foot - 15km - by bus - 64km
11 day - 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. There are two museums in Verhniy Uymon village: Ethnographical museum named after famous artist Rerih and Museum of old-believers’ religious traditions and culture. After excursion departure in Barnaul/Novosibirsk at 05.00 p.m. - by bus - 825km
12 day - Arrival in Barnaul at 06.00 a.m. Arrival in Novosibirsk at 11.00 a.m.
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| The glacier Ak-Kem |
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| The horses at the grass |
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| Belukha |
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| The bridge across Ak-Kem |
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| The petroglyphic drawing |
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| The valley Ak-Kem |
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