North Ossetia Kurtati Gorge

To visit the Kurtatin Gorge means to make a trip into the past, into the depth of centuries. This gorge is famous not only for its stunning beauty, but also for its rich history, traditions, residents. This is the birthplace of the Narts, a people who lived here in ancient times. According to the wealth of ancient fortifications, crypts, ancient temples, pagan sanctuaries, which have been preserved here, there is no equal to the Kurtatyn Gorge in the Central Caucasus.

The largest and most famous complex of ancient burials is the city of the "dead" - Dargavs. Compared to the valley of the pharaohs in Egypt, the complex consists of 99 above-ground burials in the form of family crypts and is very popular among tourists.

Then we go to the next gorge, which is above the city of the "dead" - Karmadonskoe. Carmadon is a famous balneological resort, which is famous for thermal mineral radon waters. Here you can admire the original mountain landscapes, breathe in the aroma of alpine herbs, walk to the moraines. In 2002, the whole of Russia spread the sad news that there was a descent of the Kolka glacier, as a result of which the crew of Sergei Bodrov who was in the gorge died. There is a monument to Bodrov and all the dead.

The remains of medieval villages with watchtowers, defensive fortresses in the rocks, crypt and burial mounds, pagan temples, waterfalls, flowering meadows, mountains rising upwards, a panorama of Mount Kazbek, deep gorges and cliffs with raging mountain rivers - all this awaits the one who will visit the excursion to the Kurtatin Gorge.

Departure from any KMV city. Individual tour 1-4 people, an increase is stipulated, the cost of 30 000R. Cost in a group of 5500/person.