To the sacred mountain Belukha on horses

A horse tour that does not require riding experience.

Mount Belukha is the heart of Asia. For centuries, legends and legends were written about it, admired it, worshipped it. Now it is time to see it in reality in all its glory, step on the snowy slopes, walk through the bright alpine meadows, admire the crystal streams and wide blue distances. Although this trip is a serious test, but in your heart bright memories will forever remain the snow-white beauty of Belukha, the milk waters of Lake Akkem, the Akkem Wall, the Valley of the Seven Lakes and of course the sacred valley of Yarlu.

PROGRAMME

1 DAY. Start from Gorno-Altaisk. Arrival in Kucherla. Overnight at the holiday home. Placement. Bath. Dinner.

2 DAY. Instruction on safety of the horse trek. Transition along the valley of the Kucherla River, climbing the Kara Kai Ridge to the Ortodo tract or to the Stone House. Overnight in tents in the Ortodo tract. The journey is 6-7 hours.

3 DAY. Traffic along the Kara Kai Ridge to the Kara Turek Pass. Throughout there are stunning views of the Katun Ridge, the valley of the Kucherla River and the Kucherlin Lake. From the pass Kara Turek in good weather offers magnificent views of the tops of Kadyn Bazhi (Belukh). Descent from the Kara Tyurek pass to the weather station. Overnight in tents or in a house at a hydrometeorological station (HMS). You can order a bath and hot cakes. The journey is 6-7 hours.

4 DAY. Trekking. A radial exit to the most mystical place in the Yarlu Valley. An unusually beautiful place, primarily due to the multi-colored rocks, the colors of which become especially bright after the rain. The upper part of the ridge, separating the valleys of the Yarlu and Tekelu rivers, looks like a lying woman and is called the Mother of the World. A bright purple-red rock, which bright spot stands out against the background of the ridge, is called the Heart of the Mother. With these places associated with a huge number of legends and myths. Esotericists and mediums claim that here are the most powerful places of power. The followers of Roerich consider him a saint. In 2002, a whole town of stones was built in the Jarlu Valley. It is located in the center of the gorge around a monolithic white stone ingrown into the ground, which they call the “Wise Stone” (“Master Stone”). The Roerichs believe that it has a powerful energy, and according to legend, it guards the entrance to Shambhala at the foot of Mount Belukha. You will see them with your own eyes and feel their power. Vacation in the valley. It's 6 km long.

5 DAY. Trekking. Radial access to the Akkem glacier. The glacier offers stunning views of the Akkem glacier and the peaks of Kadyn Bazhi. It's 12 kilometers long.

6 DAY. Trekking. Radial exit to the valley of the Seven Lakes at the foot of the White Guard (Ak-Ayu). Alpine meadows, waterfalls and alpine lakes are what you will see. It's 8 km long.

7 DAY. Let's go home. Ascent to the KaraTurek pass and descent to the valley of the Kucherla River in the area of the Stone House. Overnight in tents near Kucherlinskaya scribe.

8 DAY. Valley of the Kucherla River - Turbaza "Bayry". Return to Kucherl. Housing, dinner, bath.

9 DAY. Departure to Gorno-Altaisk. At the request of the group, drive to Upper Uimon. Excursion to the Museum of Nicholas Roerich, the Museum of Old Believers and the Museum of the Sun. The tour is not included.

Arrival schedule for 2023: On other dates in these months - from June to September.

The price includes: transport services, rental of biva and kitchen equipment, food on the route (except meals on the road), guide services, medical insurance. Equipment provided: the group is provided with a set of biva, kitchen equipment necessary for the passage of the route, food, remnap and group medicine.

Not included in the price. You pay yourself:

Souvenirs and any purchases for yourself, additional services, out-of-program baths, renting personal equipment (backpacks, sleeping bags, caremates).