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In the southern Siberia the archeologists discovered the prints of the first men. These prints can be seen in the blocks of ice. They are pretty well preserved. These prints are about 2500 years old. This sensational discovery was published in the magazine “Ogonek”. An image of the professor Vladimir Sjomkin holding the pigtails of an ancient warrior was sent to all the agencies. A warrior, a king or a commander in chief, was probably buried together with his horse, furs, utensils, and works of art. On his chest there is a tattoo of an elk made absolutely gorgeous. These prints were discovered in the area of the Plato Ukok, a highland of the Altai Mountains. The place is on the border with Mongolia. The archeologists learn that the found man was one of the most mysterious people of the Pre-Christian antiquity: they knew that he was a nomad of the Iranian origin and that his civilization prospered in the beginning of the second millennium before Christ. The discovery clarifies many mysteries of the past, but it is just a key to the others.
Day 1: Arriving in Moscow by air, air transfer to Barnaul where you start your trip.
Day 2: Arriving in Barnaul, a minibus transfer up to the village of Cherga where you are accommodated at the camp. During the transfer you shall stop in Bijsk for lunch and the city sight-seeing tour. Check in. The Russian Bath and dinner.
Day 3: Breakfast. A mini-bus transfer to the city of Actash (280 kms.) where you will be accommodated at the camp. During this trip you will cross the mountains of Simininskj (2100 m) and Chikijthaman (1980 m). You will stop for watch the archeological researches: hieroglyphs on the walls in these places. Lunch. You shall sail along the Kutu River till its link with the river Chiuja. The view there is absolutely marvelous, so this sailing will be very pleasant for you. Accommodation is at the camp. Dinner.
Da 4: Breakfast. A drive to the Yumarinskoje (250 km). Accommodation is at the camp. During this trip you will cross the steppe Kuratskaja located between 1500 and 1600 m height and Cuitskaja that is on the height of 1700 and 1900 m above the sea level. Lunch is on the route. Going back to the camp. Dinner.
Day 5: Breakfast. A drive to the Plato Ukok (2000 m height). From the top of this Plato you can see the borders of three great nations (Russia, China, and Mongolia). You will see the old boned line on the border between Russia and Mongolia that goes for many kilometers. You shall be accommodated at the camp in the valley of Bertek. You will stop at the mineral water springs: there is a mountain "Of the Warm Waters" 2450 m. Lunch on the route. Setting up tents. Dinner.
Day 6: Breakfast. You will sail along the river Akkalah to see the great archeological researches. There are lots of hieroglyphs on the walls and the archeologists say that in these places used to live people and their shamans held mysterious rituals and made sacrifices. There is an archeological find that reminds a sacrificial altar of the pre-historic origin. Before you stop for lunch, you will see an archeological find – a complex of the 12th century. After lunch you will see one more archeological research: a grave of a Princess (2500 years old). Going back to the camp. The Russian Bath. Dinner
Day 7: Breakfast. A pedestrian excursion to the Lake Bieloe (approx. 5 km) to see the glacier of Hallaha that goes for around 7 km. Lunch is at the glacier. You will enjoy the breath taking panorama. Free time. Going back to the camp. The Russian Bath. Dinner.
Day 8: Breakfast. A drive to the valley of Calgutha (70 km). Accommodation at the camp. On the route you will pass the famous "5 Mountain Saints". The Great Chingis-Khan named these Mountains "Tahbhjn Bogdho”. The tallest one is 4.374 m., and occupies the territory of 25 square km. Lunch. An excursion to an old gold mine. If you find any gold there you may keep it as a memory of your visit. Dinner is at the camp.
Day 9: Breakfast. A drive to the valley of Yhalomanh (300 km.). This valley is situated on the banks of the river Katun where you will encamp. On the route you will stop at another interesting place where a Shaman will practice his spiritual ceremony and make a sacrifice. Lunch is on the route. Accommodation is at the camp. Dinner.
Day 10: Breakfast. Rafting along the river Katun (30 km long). Rafting is not only a sport but also the way to relax and watch the wild nature. Lunch is in the valley near the camp. Free time. Bath. Dinner.
Day 11: A drive to the National park of Uckhemek (60 km). You will be accommodated at the original northern Jurts. Lunch is in a restaurant in the park. A horse-ride to the Siberian Taiga. Dinner is in a restaurant in the park. The Folk Performance.
Day 12: Breakfast. A drive to the village of Cherga (100 km). You will be accommodated at a rural hotel. Lunch. Free time. The Russian Bath. A traditional northern dinner.
Day 13: Breakfast. You shall visit the national park, where you can see some Yaks, and where you will take a walk among pines and birch trees. It means that nature there is reach and splendid. Dinner is in a rural house. Transfer to the airport of Barnaul. Departure for Moscow (3-hour flight).
Day 14: In the morning you will arrive in Moscow. Accommodation is at the hotel Izmailovo 3* (double rooms). In the afternoon you will visit the Red Square, the Bolshoi theatre and a 0-km of the capital city.
Day 15: Breakfast. Transfer to the international airport. Departure. |
