On the Ukok Plateau to the Princess of Altai

Ukok is a small plateau lost in the very south of the Altai Mountains, at the junction of the borders of Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Given the outstanding natural characteristics of the plateau, in 1994 it received the status of a resting area, and in 1998 it was included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Fund.
In the feelings of local residents, the plateau has an aura of sacredness. No wonder the philosopher M.Yu Shishin proposed to perceive the Ukok plateau as the Altar of Eurasia.
Choosing this route, you will get the opportunity to know Altai in all its diversity. Numerous natural objects will not leave indifferent even the most demanding spectator – these are thousands of lakes of large and tiny, diverse in shape and color of water – these are unusually beautiful rivers of different nature. You will see the amazing mountain range Tabyn-Bogdo-Ola, which means - Five Sacred Mountains. You will also be able to reach the top of the Southern Altai Mountains. And of course, appreciate the beauty of the high-mountain plateau Ukok, which keeps a huge number of secrets and mysteries.
There are many archaeological monuments of different eras: mounds, stone sculptures, rock paintings. The whole world thundered the news about the sensational discoveries of archaeologists made here in the 1990s, when the burial of the famous “Princess of Altai” was discovered. You will have the opportunity to uncover some of the secrets that the Princess holds.
You will also visit the abandoned tungramolibdenum mine of Stalin times.
On this route is guaranteed excellent fishing on the harius.