A trip through Altai: what to see in your native "Switzerland"?

In order to plunge into the incredible world of impressions and emotions, it is not necessary to go to distant countries to enjoy the beauty of nature, it is not necessary to go to another continent. All this and much more is already available to tourists traveling to Altai. Altai is a truly wonderful place, impressive, first of all, for its natural views and sights.
One of the must–see attractions of Altai is the Akkem Lakes. Located near Belukha Mountain in Ust-Koksinsky district, they are not only an excellent tourist attraction, but also represent a huge field for research by geologists, biologists and historians. The basin of the Lower Lake resembles a trough valley, with an average depth of eight meters. The upper Akkem lake was named "pulsating" because it exists and fills only during the spring flood. A mighty mountain is reflected in the mysterious gray-white surface of the water, and the steep shores of the lake valley are dotted with larches and Siberian cedars. This natural complex is a mainstay of scientific and creative research.
Tekelu Waterfall is the next important attraction of Altai. Difficult to access for ordinary tourists, it is located on the so-called "Goat River", which is called Tekel. This word comes from the Kazakh or Kyrgyz word "teke", which means mountain goat. The height of the waterfall is sixty meters. As mentioned earlier, this site is hidden from most tourists because it is located in a remote and mountainous location. You can get there only in autumn, when the river recedes a little and opens a cherished path. Among other things, the Tekelu Waterfall and its surroundings are full of rare animals and plants listed in the Red Book.
The Gorno–Altaisk Botanical Garden is a place for lovers of peace, relaxation and relaxation. The collection of this botanical garden includes over 1000 species of plants from various parts of Altai, as well as from other natural and climatic zones and countries. The garden has not only an educational, but also a leisure component. Anyone can walk barefoot on the green grass, be surrounded by tamed nature and drink real Altai tea.
Altai is rich not only in natural but also cultural monuments. On the territory of the village of Srostki, Altai Territory, there is a house museum dedicated to the activities of Vasily Makarovich Shukshin, a famous actor, film director and writer. The museum complex consists of three buildings: the house-museum of Shukshin's mother, the main building containing a composition about the life and work of Vasily Makarovich, and the house where he spent his childhood and youth. In addition to the museum exhibitions, tourists can visit other Shukshinsky places: the mysterious Piket Mountain and the coast of the Katun River.
A trip to Altai is a great opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of natural tranquility and tranquility, get acquainted with new cultures, learn something new about the world around you and be filled with incredible impressions. tsescort.org