Mount Big Bogdo
Russia, Astrakhan region, Akhtubinsky district
Description:
Big Bogdo Mountain is a natural attraction of the Bogdo-Baskunchak Reserve. This is the highest point of the Lower Volga region (about 150 meters above sea level), the diameter of the mountain is 13 km. Bogdo-Ola is also called this hill. In translation it means Holy Mountain. The peculiarity is that the mountain is growing and increases every year by about 0.06 mm. Different tunes can be heard in windy weather.
In the vicinity of the reserved place Bogdo there are many caves, grottoes, funnels. From the mountain there is a stunning view of Lake Baskunchak and steppe expanses. The whole landscape is very reminiscent of Martian views, the majestic and harmonious atmosphere of the place is fascinating. Mount Big Bogdo is considered a place of power, and Buddhists attach great importance to its holiness.
You can get to the Big Bogdo mountain from Volgograd or Astrakhan. Located in the Astrakhan region, Akhtubinsky district, the village of Nizhny Baskunchak.