Chulyshman valley: where it is located and the main attractions

Chulyshman valley has long been known among tourists in the Altai. It was formed as a result of the convergence of a massive glacier. In the valley of the many interesting and scenic places. The area on the map where it is, - Ulagansky region of the Altai Republic. It is one of the remote places in the country.

The Chulyshman River

Chulyshman valley got its name from the water flow. From lake Dzhulukul to the Teletskoye lake (Altyn-Kol) carries its waters swift and tortuous river. Her name is Chulyshman. His name, according to one version, because of the many bends of the river received from “Chelushkin” - “earthworm". Its length is 240 km, is one of the most important tributaries of lake Teletskoye (up to 70 % of the inflow, the area of water collection is almost 17 thousand square kilometers).

A Beautiful and powerful river attracts the attention of water extreme tourists. Alloy it is quite complicated, a lot of rapids. For example, the famous Zulinski the threshold lasts for 15 kilometers.

About Dulisminsky valley

She Chulyshman valley is also striking for its magnificent views. Sheer impenetrable walls that converge close to a few hundred meters, then again apart for several kilometers.

Above the village Yazulu almost nobody lives, only occasionally come across hunting Lodge and winter quarters. But the most popular is that part of the valley, which is located North of the pass katu-Yaryk.

Katu-Yaryk

From the pass, starts for the visitors Chulyshman valley. How to get to it's a difficult question. This pass is one of the two possible routes into the valley, and in winter, perhaps the only one (except maybe travelling by helicopter). Its name he received from Altai “the cat TARIC” - "difficult road". Indeed, until the mid-twentieth century, when was built the road Ulagan-G-Balykcha in the valley could only enter the lake or on horseback, through a difficult and dangerous pass.

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Despite the fact that today, katu-Yaryk is a normal gravel road, it continues to be quite difficult and dangerous land, to cross which can be solved only experienced drivers with strong nerves, not afraid of heights. But such drivers as their passengers, will be quite an exciting journey with breathtaking views.

There is one more subtlety in a car traveling in the valley – as the pass is fairly steep, climb back up can only powerful cars. The rest can either be molded on the ferry (and the cost of such a crossing up to 7 thousand rubles), or for a fee, to use the services of local motorists.

Waterfall uchar

Valley replete with waterfalls, which tumble beautiful foam flows on both sides of the river. Especially in spring, when added to permanent temporary waterfalls. But the most impressive is the famous uchar.

The Name “uchar” can be translated as “powerful” or “roaring". Indeed, already in the hundred meters from its base to hear each other, have to shout. A few ledges down from a great height-160 meters – it is striking in its beauty and greatness.

This is the most beautiful water stream that has Chulyshman valley. The uchar waterfall fascinates many by its power.

But to get to it easy. For this, by purchasing tickets at the box office of the reserve for a small fee of 100 rubles, you will need to do a journey of 3-5 hours. The route is quite complex, and it is better to use the services of a guide. But experienced hikers with good condition easily overcome the route alone. Travelers who decided on such a walk, will receive a lot of impressions in the way and will be rewarded with the opened views and convenient bathing on the beach near the waterfall.

Stone mushrooms

The Second most popular place of tourist pilgrimage in the valley – Stone mushrooms, amazing unique, not found elsewhere, views. This geological formation, which, according to the calculations of geologists, will stand for more than half a century, is a veritable forest of stone mushrooms. For a sufficiently thin base lie massive boulders, holding on by some miracle. And do “mushroom” range from very small, not more than a meter in height, to huge, ten meters.

The Road to Mushrooms is quite simple, but in some places steeply goes uphill, takes about an hour. As in the case of Acarom, you first have to cross the river, using the services of the Altai boaters. Breaking the way, you can enjoy the wonderful panorama of the valley, as well as to make a series of impressive shots near the stone giants.

South of the Teletskoye lake

In the North valley rests on the southern shore of lake Teletskoye, which is proud of the Altai mountains. Chulyshman valley as he moves in Altai is "sea". Another name for it Altyn-Kol. In the southern part it is very picturesque place, this is a real gem of the valley. Two majestic mountains-Altyn-Tu and Toylok - give it a unique charm, casting their reflections in the cold water surface of Golden lake.

Here is a gorgeous huge sandy beach and, perhaps most importantly, quite a few tourists. Due to the inaccessibility of the southern shore the bulk of the rest is concentrated on the North Bank of Teletskoe lake, allowing fans to stay in silence and to truly relax in communion with nature. However, on this lake there are three huts, cabins and campsites where you can use the required minimum benefits of civilization.

Chulyshman valley is one of the most beautiful places in the Altai mountains. The mountains surrounding the valley, astonishingly high. Although it is difficult to reach, many tourists continues to strive in the Ulagan district of the Altai Republic.