Karachayev Jily-Su
Description:
Jily-su is an area high in the mountains of Karachay-Cherkessia, west of Mount Elbrus, known for its mineral springs. The tour belongs to the category of jeep tours. That is, they get to the sources on SUVs. Pass Gum-Bashi, over a meteorite, over an ancient iron bridge on rivets (it is more than a hundred years old), over 11 bridges.
The area is characterized by a harsh climate and almost desert landscape. Forests aren't much Mostly pine. Strong winds and cold climate. Ponds for swimming in narzan are available in "bathrooms", and there are several pools. Moreover, only one of the indoor pools is more or less spacious and can accommodate about 10 people at the same time, and if you squeeze, then more. Mineral water is used both externally (baths) and internally (drinking). It is recommended for diseases of the digestive organs, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory organs (but non-tuberculous nature), gynecological diseases. The water analysis was carried out by the Pyatigorsk Research Institute of Resortology in 1997, although the "people's resort" attracts the local population, as well as tourists and climbers since Soviet times.
The degree of improvement of sources varies. There are also completely unequipped. From this tract opens one of the most unusual views of Elbrus. The mountain is visible from the west side, and the higher Western peak (5642 m) covers the view of the Eastern peak. The rock cliffs of the western slope of the mountain are huge and majestic. Few even experienced climbers and climbers managed to conquer them. This is the most difficult side of the mountain for climbing - the South-West shoulder with the top of Kyukurtlu (4639 m; routes of difficulty category up to 6B). On a trip to Jily-su, it is recommended to take warm clothes with you. It does not hurt to take sunscreen, as well as good sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Supplies must also be brought with them. Souvenirs and souvenirs are not developed. Narzan baths, Elbrus on the west side, mushroom picking, beautiful nature around!