Rest in Altai in the summer of 2018

Altai Territory is a unique place, striking with the beauty of untouched nature. Tourists strive to get here to see the flora and fauna in its original form. Having gone to Altai cities such as Belokurikha or Yarovoye, you can not only relax well, improve your health, but also get acquainted with the culture of local residents.

How to get there

Residents of neighboring regions can get here by car or regular buses. For everyone else, the best option would be air travel. Airports operate in Barnaul and Gorno-Altaysk, where flights are established with major Russian cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, etc.).

Climate

The climate in Altai Krai is sharply continental with pronounced altitudinal zonation. Despite the fact that the summer in the region is relatively short, at this time it is quite hot here. The weather is fickle and very moody.

The warmest month is July. In the foothills during this period, the thermometer rises to +18 degrees. On flat terrain, air can warm up to +35 degrees. It’s rainy enough in Altai. On average during the month, there are 13 thunderstorm days.

Tourism Features

Altai Territory offers tourists a vacation for every taste. The most common here are:

• sports;
• hunting and fishing;
• extreme;
• Wellness
• cultural and historical tourism.

There are 5 World Heritage Sites in the region. And these are not only cultural and historical monuments, but also unique meadows, glaciers, stone-lichen deserts, taiga, etc.

Crystal clear springs with healing water, mountain air, lakes with healing mud - these are all perfectly suited for the physical and psychological recovery of the body.

Extreme tourism

Extreme tourism is well developed in Altai. Everyone can climb a rock and feel like a climber. In addition, tourists are offered rafting on mountain rivers of various categories of complexity. Alloys are mainly carried out on the Katun, Biya and Chuya rivers. For professionals, there are quite complicated routes along the rivers Argut and Ak-Alah.

You can feel like a bird by renting a paraglider or hang glider.

Hunting and fishing

Altai Territory is a favorite place of many fishermen and hunters. However, this can only be done in strictly designated areas. Hunters are invited to visit the Terektensky, Izholo and Katunsky ranges. For fishermen, tributaries of the Katun and Biya rivers are open.

Ecological tourism

Altai Krai has many unique places with untouched nature. You can study it in the numerous protected areas and nature parks, which regularly conduct sightseeing tours.

Religious tourism

This direction has appeared recently. At the same time, anyone can go on a pilgrimage tour. Altai has always been one of the largest religious centers in Siberia. A huge number of shrines have been built here, among which are not only Orthodox, but also Catholic, Muslim and Lutheran.

The sacred place of the region is Belukha Mountain. Everyone who has risen here is sure that here you can recharge your batteries and be spiritually cleansed.

Scientific tourism

First of all, archaeological tours are organized for those people who are engaged in scientific research of the region. However, ordinary people are invited here today. Archaeological excavations in the region are practically not carried out today. But, still, tourists are offered to go to the mounds of Bertek, Tuekt, or Pazyryk, where man-made and natural memorials of different eras found in these places are stored.

Wellness tourism

Altai Territory is just perfect for healing. On its territory there are 38 large sanatoriums and a huge number of small recreation complexes, boarding houses and recreation centers.

Many of them are located in Belokurikha. Here, for the treatment of pathologies of the endocrine and nervous systems, natural radon waters have long been used. Mineral springs are in demand in the treatment of digestive organs, endocrine and genitourinary systems. In addition, patients are offered therapeutic mud, deer products, antler baths and other wellness treatments. Moreover, it is proved that the local air helps to strengthen the immune system and cure many respiratory diseases.

In Yarovoy is a salt lake, the chemical composition of which is compared with the Dead Sea. In addition to sanatoriums and pensions, there are camps on its shore, where anyone can come. Here, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and gynecological ailments are successfully treated. The mud of the lake is used for skin diseases.

In Zavyalovo there are unique lakes with fresh, salt and alkaline waters. The most popular of them is Salt Lake. Water and clay from it is used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and skin. Fresh Lake is more suitable for fishing and outdoor recreation. Water from Zavyalovo mineral springs has a beneficial effect on the liver and digestive organs, helping to remove toxins and other harmful substances from the body.

sights

The main wealth of Altai is its natural beauty, among which the highest point in Siberia is Mount Belukha. Despite the harsh climate of these places, thousands of tourists come here every year who are offered to settle in one of the recreation centers located at the foot of the mountain.

Teletskoye Lake is considered equally attractive. This place is considered by locals to be sacred. On its right bank is a nature reserve with unique flora and fauna. Adventure lovers can head to the Chulyshman Canyon. Fans of a relaxing holiday have the opportunity to choose an excursion on horseback or boat.

Among the archaeological monuments of the region, Denisova Cave can be distinguished, where many ancient artifacts have survived to this day.

In the small village of Verkh-Uimon, the Roerich Museum is open, which is completely dedicated to the life and work of the great artist. Nearby is the Old Believer Museum, which preserved ancient wooden huts.

Prices

As in any other place popular among vacationers, prices in tourist places of Altai are slightly higher than the average. This applies to both housing and food, as well as entertainment.

The cheapest accommodation is camping. A place here will cost about 200-500 rubles per day. You can rent a summer house for 600 rubles per day. Renting a cottage will cost tourists from 4000 rubles for 1 day. The cost of a hotel room depends on its level and the availability of additional services (meals, etc.) starts from 400 rubles for 1 night and can reach 5000 rubles or more.

The cost of food in hotels starts from 400-600 rubles per person.

Approximate cost of excursions:

• visiting the Devil's Finger mountain is 200 rubles per 1 person;
• sleeping on a mountain river - 1000 rubles;
• a trip to Lake Teletskoye - 1,500 rubles + 900 rubles for a boat trip;
• Excursion "Amazing Altai" - 2500 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Any tourist place has its pros and cons. If we talk about the advantages of Altai, then it is worth highlighting:

• the opportunity to see the unique nature in its original form;
• Tourists have access to many attractions;
• well-developed infrastructure and the ability to rent housing even in remote areas;
• great opportunities for healing.

But this region also has its drawbacks:

• unpredictable weather;
• You can get to some places exclusively on an SUV;
• a small number of comfortable hotels.

Altai is an amazing region that has not yet been sufficiently studied by tourists. At the same time, work is underway to develop tourism in the region.Holidays here will be remembered by all lovers of wildlife and its beauties. In addition, the Altai Territory offers excellent conditions for healing and exploring the culture and architecture of the region.