"House of Mountain Spirits"
Description:
Tour area: Irkutsk - Nilova Pustin - Shumak sources - Nilova Desert P. Cost and prices: The cost of a ticket when recruiting a group of 5 people is 10000 rubles / person. The price includes: bus transfer; hiking meals; insurance; instructor services; use of group equipment. Equipment is possible for an additional fee. Tour area: Irkutsk - Nilova Pustin - Shumak sources - Nilova Desert P. Cost and prices: The cost of a ticket when recruiting a group of 5 people is 10000 rubles / person. The price includes: bus transfer; hiking meals; insurance; instructor services; use of group equipment. Equipment is possible for an additional fee. Description: Tour program 1 day. Departure by minibus from Irkutsk to Nilova Pustin (Tunkin Valley). Visiting the ancient datsan. Overnight at the beginning of the trail, the river Ehe-Ger. 2 days. Cross-country crossing to the forest border. The trail goes along the right bank of the river Yehe-Ger with a constant climb. 3 days. Crossing the river Yehe-Ger and climbing to the pass (2750 m). Crossing the pass. At the top of the pass is a pile of sacrificial stones. It offers a fascinating view of the mountain lakes and the river valley. The route passes by a powerful multimeter waterfall, thickets of sagaan-dali, Kuril tea, honeysuckle, currants, blueberries, lingonberries, etc. Overnight just below the waterfall in tents or wintering. 4 days. Transition to Shumak Valley. The path passes along the bank of the river Left Shumak. This is the highest part of the Sayan Range. The valley is surrounded by mountains - three thousand. Accommodation in winter or tents. Tour of the Valley of Sources. 5-6-7 days. Rest, free time, swimming in the springs, hot radon baths, mineral mud baths. Excursion to the waterfall "Birch", a hike to the sacred place - the sand pillars of "Huhein Hada" - the place where, according to legend, the Spirit of Shumak lives. 8-9-10 days. The way back, departure to Irkutsk.