Estyuba waterfall

Estyuba waterfall, whose swift waters cascade through a narrow rocky gorge, overcoming blockages of trees and stones. Wooden decks are laid along the waterfall, on which you can climb almost a hundred meters up the riverbed. Even such a small acquaintance with the Altai nature and way of life local residents will be enough to arouse an interest in further study Gorny Altai.

Reserve Baigazan

The Altai Reserve keeps many mysteries and legends. Open the veil of secrecy by seeing with your own eyes how people live on the shores of Lake Teletskoye and what inspires them to have such close contact with wildlife. During this water excursion you will visit the Baygazan cordon, which is surrounded by pine-birch forests on three sides.

Protected cordon of Kokshi

For decades, the Altai Reserve has attracted romantics who are in love with wildlife, and researchers involved in the study of flora and fauna. The cordons of the reserve have become not only a place of work, but also a home for those who have decided to forever link their lives with Gorny Altai. During an excursion to one of these settlements, you will hear first-hand fascinating stories about Lake Teletskoye and see the life of caretakers and scientists who give all their strength and knowledge to the biosphere reserve. During a visit to the cordon, you will taste healing tea made from Altai herbs collected in taiga forests and on the mountain slopes of the Teletsk water area.

Five waterfalls of Lake Teletskoye

Teletskoye Lake is able to captivate with its beauty at first sight. But all the most interesting is hidden away from the beaten paths and is available only to those who are ready to go towards the unknown corners of this reserved region. An excursion to the five waterfalls of Lake Teletskoye - Kishte, Korbu, Ayu-Kechpes, Choodor and Estyuba - will give you several hours of pleasant boat trip, during which you will be able to get acquainted with the stunning cascades that carry the energy of water from the most remote corners of the Altai Mountains. Your trip will be filled not only with breathtaking pictures of nature, but also with interesting stories of the guide about the animal and flora taiga, about the legends and secrets of Lake Teletskoye.

Cordon Bele

Take a fascinating excursion to the village of the reserve's caretakers and the meteorological station - the Bele cordon, where impressive landscapes of the southern shore of Lake Teletskoye will open before you! Here, the snow-capped peaks of the Altyn-tuu mountain, towering above the horizon on the opposite bank, are reflected in the mirror-like water surface. The clear air allows you to see the mountain landscapes in all their beauty, and you can admire this mesmerizing panorama for hours. During the excursion to the cordon of Bele, you will have a walk through the orchard with 80 varieties of apple trees and stop at the monument of the ancient Turkic era - the stone-warrior Kezer-Tash, whose history is over 1500 years old.

Golden Ring of Lake Teletskoye

A boat trip along the Golden Ring of Lake Teletskoye will fill your vacation in the Altai Mountains with new impressions and vivid emotions. The excursion takes a whole day and includes a boat trip along the entire lake - past steep rocky cliffs and secluded bays to the southern sandy shores. Visit the most impressive waterfalls that adorn the taiga near Teletsk, like a necklace of precious stones. On this journey, you will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will tell you about amazing nature edge and mysterious legends of the lake.

stone mushrooms

Fascinating author's excursion on an airboat to the Akkurum Tract, a place whose natural feature is Stone Mushrooms. Mysterious stone statues were formed under the influence of centuries-old winds and in the process of long-term washing out of rocks of various hardness. Stone mushrooms reach seven meters in height, while the thickness of the "mushroom leg" in diameter is no more than half a meter. The rocks, distinguished by superhardness and strength, over time acquired the appearance of mushroom caps. Stone formations are located directly in the river valley near the mouth of the Chulyshman River. The area where the river flows into Lake Teletskoye rises against the background of dense forests, rich in a variety of flora and fauna, and can be seen among open meadows. All this creates a beautiful landscape picture against the backdrop of the picturesque landscapes of Altai.

	Tour time	Price on the boat Silver (up to 5 guests)	Price for XO boat (up to 8 guests)
Estyuba waterfall	1 hour	* The service is included in the cost of living
Reserve Baigazan	1 hour	7 000 rub.	7 000 rub.
Protected Cordon Kokshi	5 h	30 000 rub.	50 000 rub.
Five waterfalls of Lake Teletskoye	4 h	35 000 rub.	50 000 rub.
Cordon Bele	6 h	50 000 rub.	80 000 rub.
Golden ring Teletskoye Lake	8 h	50 000 rub.	80 000 rub.
Stone mushrooms (excursion by airboat) *another type of boat may be used for the excursion at the discretion of the resort	10 h	135 000 rub.	—

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Teletskoye Lake is not in vain called the pearl of the Altai Mountains. Here, surrounded by emerald mountains, the water surface literally bites into the rocks, climbs into the narrowest gorges and bays, spills into wide reaches. The water in the lake is so clean that its transparency in some places reaches 12-14 meters. And deeper - even tens and hundreds of meters of a little-studied underwater kingdom, where the rays of sunlight barely reach.

See for yourself the enchanting beauty of this protected world by going for a boat trip along Lake Teletskoye with a professional captain and an experienced guide!

During your trip, you will be able to explore natural resources this region, to learn the traditions, culture and life of local residents, to hear legends and ancient traditions. When else will you have the opportunity to reveal the secrets of the Altai Mountains, which are available only to the initiated and the elite?! Become one of them!

Excursions on Lake Teletskoye by boat: routes and cost of the service

Coming to rest in Altay Village Teletskoe, you find yourself on a visit to nature itself, wild and incomprehensibly beautiful. And this chance is not to be missed! Which boat trip would you choose?

• Altai Biosphere Reserve Baigazan with ecological trail
• Stone Bay - according to one theory, meteorite origin
• Five waterfalls up to 80 meters high
• Taiga house and tea drinking from Altai herbs
• Cordon Bele in the picturesque south of the lake
• Golden Ring - a circular route on the lake

Here, on the shores of Lake Teletskoye, we have prepared for you exclusive programs for exploring the majestic nature from the board of a comfortable ship, where everything is created for your pleasant stay. You will only have to make a choice of the route, since in the company with us the whole lake will be able to submit to you in just one trip!

They say that if the asphalt road ends, the fun begins for the motorist.

I'm not sure that every motorist will be delighted with a dead dirt road, but in our road trip across Altai best places, indeed, began after the end of the asphalt.

The village of Artybash is the second place where we went on our route. Everyone who comes to Lake Teletskoye from its northern part stops in the villages of Artybash or Iogach.

We left Belokurikha early in order to catch the 15-hour Pioneer of Altai motor ship, plying from a panoramic tour of Teletskoye lake.

Belokurikha - Artybash = 270km (4.5 hours)
Gorno-Altaisk - Artybash = 157km (2.5 hours)

But something went wrong (in the schedule I mixed up weekdays and weekends) and our ship left at 12-00. Late for some 30 minutes. But then they realized that everything was for the best.

Immediately, on the spot, we agreed with local carriers on an excursion around the lake and we had additional time for lunch and a walk along the banks of the Biya River.

The locals advised to dine in a cafe with homemade cuisine on the shore. Lunch turned out to be pretty decent. Mashed potatoes with beef, fried grayling, okroshka, pies and compote. For four, we got around 1300 rubles.

If you came to the lake without prior reservation, do not worry, there are enough people who want to earn money in the short summer season.
We have booked seats in a 10-seater boat, as in the photo.

We put on our life jackets and set off. The weather was not at all happy with drizzling rain. But we didn't really care.)

First stop - Estyuba waterfall.
It is located on the Bolshaya Estyuba River, originating at the foot of the mountain of the same name. Translated from the Altai "Big Mountain". The waterfall is located in a tectonic cleft, which can only be reached by water. It is a cascade of waterfalls, seething and bewitching. It is especially beautiful in spring, with melt waters, it was discovered by local hunters in 1938.

There are only four waterfalls on the lake tour. When disembarking, for each (except Kishte) they take 100 rubles for an environmental fee. For this money we get neat wooden paths, railings, trash cans, a clean and well-groomed path.

We were glad several times that we did not have time for the regular steamer. Would not see other waterfalls of the lake!

Next stop at Choodor waterfall, from the western side of Lake Teletskoye.
Translated from the Altai language Choodor is translated as "pockmarked, clumsy". The height of the fall is about eight meters, surrounded by age-old mosses and ferns.

This is where I like to walk the most. Perhaps due to the presence of equipped viewing platforms, which offer stunning views of Lake Teletskoye and wooded shores. Just unbelieveble!

Most of the eastern shore of Lake Teletskoye is included in the territory of the Altai Reserve, one of largest reserves Russia. You can’t just take a tent and stay for a couple of days in a place you like.
About seventy large and small rivers of Altai flow into the lake, and the famous beauty Biya flows out. The greatest depth is 325 meters in the Korbu waterfall area. Locals compare it to the size of the Eiffel Tower. The lake is strongly elongated from north to south, the length is 77 km.

Cafe in the national style.

Altai children.

Korbu Waterfall- located on the Bolshaya Korbu River on the eastern shore of Lake Teletskoye. The height of the waterfall is 12.5 meters, the fall angle is 65 degrees. The most visited waterfall of the lake! Only here comes the steamer for the disembarkation of tourists.

There was another waterfall - Kishte, but it is forbidden to land on it. It is located on the way to Korbu. For some reason the photo didn't show up.

On the way back we were brought to another popular place - a stone bay. You can get here along the trail from the village of Iogach, or by boat - 15-20 minutes.
The shores of the stone bay consist of massive boulders of various shapes and sizes. According to some sources, this is a funnel from a meteorite fall, according to others, it is a pit from a huge collapsed rock, and the Altai people believe in the myth of a hero who defeated a monster here.

Important! "Pioneer of Altai" departs from the village of Iogach (from Artybash across the bridge), keep this in mind!

Small boats are parked all around.

The walk around the lake lasts approximately 3.5 hours. We still had free time in the evening. We left the car near the house and walked to the lake on foot.

For an overnight stay, I booked a house Manor in the forest in the village of Iogach. Great place for one or two nights. The room has everything you need (shower, toilet, water, bed linen, kitchenette, barbecue area, veranda). Very friendly hostess Taisiya Nikolaevna, who cooked us delicious millet porridge and a whole mountain of chebureks for breakfast. It turned out to be a royal breakfast.
The house is located in the forest, 500 meters from the lake, we considered this an additional bonus - peace and quiet. If you're in a car, distance doesn't matter.

I will show some photos of the village of Iogach.

Pay attention to the lawns in the village! Do you know why? The answer is in the next photo.

Because "live lawn mowers" work here. We were surprised how neatly the cows eat the lawn. I even thought that he was cut specially here))

The reinforced concrete bridge separating Artybash and Iogach was built in 2002 instead of the wooden one.

Looking at such shots, I instantly remember my carefree, barefoot childhood with my grandmother in the village.

Siberian cedar in Altai is very popular in the production of furniture, housing construction, and interior decoration. Cedar wood is soft, durable and light, does not succumb to moisture and is not corroded by bugs, and is almost not subject to decay. Easily amenable to various types of processing.
In Moscow and the region - cedar is a luxury, but here it’s quite ordinary tree, from which you can build a house and a barn. I wanted to grab a couple of logs home))

The second day in Altai passed almost imperceptibly and very richly. Early in the morning we moved to Manzherok.

The most interesting is ahead!
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Our guest Svetlana offers us her review of interesting places, routes and excursions to give us the opportunity to navigate and choose where exactly to go with your children on Teletskoye.

What to visit on Lake Teletskoye with children: excursions and attractions

Arriving at Lake Teletskoye, especially for the first time, you immediately want to set sail. If the weather is favorable, of course, this should be done first.

Boat excursions

There are two transport options for traveling on the lake: powerboat or a small boat or motor ship Pioneer Altai.

Pioneer of Altai

Pioneer of Altai visits only. Parking there lasts 40 minutes, the total tour takes about 3 hours. The ship has a cinema hall, buffet, comfortable shared cabins. A large open deck is at your disposal. A lot of impressions from a leisurely comfortable sailing, a photo shoot in a marine style and a lot of landscape photos on the way. There are shops at the waterfall with delicious food and souvenirs, so cash will come in handy. Take warm clothes with you, because on the deck in the middle of the lake it can be much cooler than on the shore.

If your child is unable to sit still for a long time, or you want to see everything at once, then the boat trip option is more suitable for you. The usual list of sightseeing places in this case: Korbu waterfall, Chodor waterfall, Stone Bay. You will spend less time swimming and more time on land. But keep in mind: there is a sharp change in weather on the lake and there are storms. Therefore, sailing with children on a ship is safer. And in general: the ship itself is already a kind of excursion.

Kamenny-bay-on-Teletsky

You will get a grandiose impression of a water journey by crossing the entire lake from end to end from north to south. The end point of your journey is Gulf of Karagay. This magical place, protected from the winds, seems to be created for families with children of any age and is not inferior to Black Sea coast. Here you will find really warm water and sand beach overlooking the sacred mountain Altyn-Tuu. Often people come here only for a day - in the morning there, in the evening back. But if you are with children - such a “game is not worth the candle”, the kids will only get tired. Plan to spend at least a couple of full days on Karagay! You can live in your tent, in a campsite or in a house at a camp site. Go to a cafe to eat or cook your own food on a fire.

Gulf of Karagay. Auto photo Tanya Sharagova

Excursion to the Chulyshman valley- the route associated with the journey to the south of the lake. For him, you land on the shore to the right of the mouth of the Chulyshman River at Cape Kyrsai. To the purpose of the tour, they drop by car. Usually this is the cascade of Uchar waterfalls. You will need hiking clothes and comfortable closed shoes. For a day trip it is possible to visit one of these beautiful places. Climbing Uchar is quite difficult, therefore it is recommended for children from 12 years old.

Uchar on Chulyshman

Going to the Stone Mushrooms is much easier, but even there there is a long climb uphill.

Stone mushrooms on Chulyshman

If you are going on a day trip, it will be difficult for young children to endure such an intense experience. If your group goes for several days, then it will be possible to visit also beautiful waterfall Kurkure, which is located not far from the Katuyaryk Pass, famous for its serpentine. The Chulyshman valley differs from the northern part of the lake by its dry and hot summer climate. And the landscape here is completely different. Fabulous views of majestic mountains and a stormy river with emerald water await you.

in the Chulyshman valley

So, you have returned from sailing, and there is still time to visit interesting places the villages of Artybash and Iogach and in the taiga near Teletsk. First, we will look at places specially created for tourists to visit, and finish with natural sightseeing sites.

Excursions in the vicinity of the villages of Artybash and Iogach

Let me explain one nuance that misleads vacationers. When it comes to two different villages - Artybash and Iogach - in fact, this is one rural settlement. You will enter Artybash immediately when you arrive at Teletskoye. And you will get to Iogach simply by crossing the bridge, which, by the way, is the geographical border between Lake Teletskoye and the Biya River. In Iogach there is a Maria Ra supermarket, a hospital and a pharmacy. Everything related to tourism is located in Artybash, with the exception of camp sites, of course. They are dispersed in both villages.

Probably there is a child who is indifferent to horses. Walking along Artybash, you can hire a horse for a little ride or arrange a horseback riding tour. There are horse rentals on the lake shore opposite the Evseich cafe, near the Victory Monument and opposite the Edem boarding house. It is possible to arrange an excursion to the Teletsk taiga on ATVs. It will be interesting for teenagers rafting on the Biya.

At the Old Helipad, you will find a kayak stand and you can either just go kayaking or go on a kayak excursion to Stone Bay. Of course, this trip is for older children.

Zoo Edelweiss- although it is within the village, it is better to get there by car. The zoo contains wild and farm animals and birds. Animals are allowed to be fed. You can buy food at the zoo, or you can take carrots cut into cubes with you.

EthnoPark located in the village of Artybash, it is easy to walk there on foot. Here, in the traditional Altai dwellings - ail and alanchik - you will be immersed in the Altai culture, fairy tales and legends of the Altai people, national cuisine. It will be interesting for school-age children and, no doubt, for all adults. You can take a photo in Altai color. Pre-registration is required for the tour.

ethnopark

Gallery "Legend of Altyn Köl" This real art gallery is located 300 meters to the left of the bridge in the center of the souvenir market. In front of her is the Tree of Desires, effectively tied with ribbons of all colors of the rainbow. Inside there are paintings by artists of Lake Teletskoye and handicrafts of local craftsmen. All of this can be purchased. Interesting master classes are also held here, they must be arranged by phone in advance. The gallery is visited with children of any age, but it may turn out that your little ones will not let you enjoy the beauty to the fullest. Three minutes is enough for them to communicate with the beautiful. Gallery visit is free , master classes are paid.

Museum of local lore "Ermi-Tash" stands near the famous excursion trail to the Third River. By the way, these two excursions can be combined by going to the museum before climbing the trail. Since this is a museum, unlike the EthnoPark, it has a great historical orientation. There are exhibits and photographs related to the past of Lake Teletskoye. In a conversation with visitors, emphasis is placed on the spiritual culture of the Altaians, including shamanism. It is advisable to book a tour by phone.

Shilkin Exhibition Hall located near the Old Helipad on the bank of the Teletskoye. Leonid Alekseevich Shilkin is the oldest and most respected of the numerous artists of Lake Teletskoye. An exhibition of his works is arranged on the ground floor of the house where the artist and his wife live. The diversity of creativity is striking: not only oil painting on canvas, magical watercolors, magnificent pastels, but also porcelain painting with Altai taiga flowers, wood painting and carving, unusual stone paintings ... If you live in a village, you can only walk there with older children , through the territory of the Golden Lake camp site and the Old Helipad. For preschoolers it is better to take a taxi. The abundance of fragile exhibits in the public domain may not allow you to relax if you come with the kids. It is desirable to record by phone in order to surely catch the owners of the house.

Shilkin Exhibition Hall

Swimming pool at the tourist center Zolotoe Ozero. Since the water in Lake Teletskoye warms up only by August, and even then it may seem uncomfortable for swimming, I suggest taking the children to the open-air pool with heated water. The pool is surrounded by a boardwalk and there is a café nearby. Subscription is valid for the whole day. The depth of the pool is designed for adults, so it is better to go there with children from 10 years old. The camp site is the oldest on the Teletskoye coast, it was founded in the 60s, during the Soviet era, when tourism on Lake Teletskoye had just begun to develop. There is a similar pool at the new camp site " Mountain Lake“But it is quite far from the village, they get there by car.

In our selection from Detkitur you can see other, no less interesting bases on Teletskoye lake.

With small children on a hot day it is good to go to green beach of the Iogach river. This is a clean shallow mountain river, the water here warms up quickly. Passage to the shore in the village of Iogach, about 400 meters directly from the bridge over the Teletskoye-Biya, opposite the guest house Lud-Vik. Here you can sunbathe calmly on the grass while the children play nearby in shallow water. The place is very picturesque, you can take beautiful photos. Ducks and geese swim in the river - children love to feed them!

green beach of Iogach village

On the other side of the river Iogach there is "Wolf Farm"- the peasant economy of the Volkov family with many children. It is from there that the ducks on the green beach. In addition to ducks and geese, chickens and several goats live here. As well as charming kids, ducklings, goslings and chickens! On the tour, you will stroke and feed everyone you want, and hold the smallest in your arms. A rustic-style photo session is included in the program of the visit. The hosts will tell interesting stories about their animals and drink tea with pastries on home products, treat them with milk, eggs, cottage cheese. As a keepsake, you can get special "farm" souvenirs. It is advisable to arrange a tour by phone 89059843858 .

Wolf farm

Taiga apiary of the Shishkins. interesting long excursion to the taiga near Teletsk to the apiary. You will be completely immersed in mysterious world bees and the subtleties of beekeeping for two whole hours! And also herbal tea with honey tasting for a sincere conversation. The tour is recommended for school children. For a trip to the apiary, you will need to contact the tour organizer. The round trip takes about 40 minutes.

Natural attractions of Lake Teletskoye

Now let's move on to the review of natural sightseeing objects.

Tilan-Tuu observation mountain- one of the most popular routes in the village of Artybash. It can be advised for school-age children. The view from above: the lake, both villages and the surrounding mountains is certainly impressive. And if you think of some kind of surprise for the children upstairs, on the observation deck, then the walk will become especially bright. If desired, it will be possible to combine a trip to Tilan-Tuu with a visit to the zoo or with an excursion to the EthnoPark. It is better not to climb the mountain in wet weather - the steep path becomes very slippery.

Silver spring is located within the boundaries of the village of Artybash, on the slope of a mountain overgrown with forests. This is a healing spring with a studied composition of water, which contains a large percentage of silver ions and radon impurities. It is especially beneficial for vision and has tonic properties. An ancient cedar grows nearby, which is about 400 years old. The source is consecrated, so there is a worship cross near it. Don't forget to bring your magical water bottles! You can go there with children of any age.

silver spring

silver spring

Third river runs down the slope to Lake Teletskoye outside the village of Artybash. This is the most popular and most beautiful walking route. Usually it is impossible to walk along the channel of the forest river because of the blockages and thickets. Thanks to the paved path, all the secret beauties will be revealed before you. Cascades of small waterfalls, fonts, picturesque tree trunks and boulders covered with moss and ferns. Small children can be carried in their arms. Toddlers of three years will be happy to climb themselves.

It is on this route that you should be wary of ticks. During the trip, examine the children several times and look around yourself.

font 3 rivers

Mount Kibetek so named because the outline of its slope resembles the keel of an overturned boat. The beginning of the trail to Kibetek in the village of Iogach. The mountain is interesting in that at its base, under one of the huge boulders, there is an entrance to an underground cave, and under the neighboring one, even in hot summers, ice remains. Further, the route goes up the stone scree - kurumnik. It makes sense to climb up to a stone called a tank. Then the kurumnik ends and the forest begins. From here opens beautiful view to the source of the Biya, the lake, Artybash and Iogach.

kurumnik in Kibetek

On Mount Kibetek, children of any age will like it very much. Moms with "tame" babies can go on this trip if they have a sling or an ergo backpack with them. Do not forget that going down is always more difficult. Be careful when descending. Refrain from hiking in wet weather.

Mount Kibetek

Disappearing source- the best taiga route for children, a real natural miracle. This is a road trip, at the end of which you have to walk a little. The road will be mastered only by UAZ or ATV in dry weather. You will find yourself in a real forest lodge. Next to a small hut there are two large, about a meter deep, indentations in the ground, lined with stones. Water appears in them and rises until it begins to overflow over the edges. After a while, she leaves in the same mysterious way, leaving the recesses empty. Like in Volkov's fairy tale about the Seven Underground Kings! The frequency with which this happens cannot be predicted - maybe a miracle will happen in a few minutes, or maybe in a couple of hours. Therefore, take food with you, because it is not known how long you have to wait until the source manifests itself. The round trip itself, not counting the waiting time, takes an hour and a half.

Climbing Mount Kokuya on a chairlift is an amazing opportunity to easily climb into the highlands. Do not forget to take warm clothes - during the ascent and at the top it can be much colder than at the foot. Having risen, you can sit in a cafe, admire the beautiful panorama of mountain ranges from observation deck and walk in the mountains. Suitable for children of any age. The lift is located outside the village of Iogach, you can get there by car. In winter there are two ski slopes with drag and chair lifts.

This concludes my review. I want to note that you have read about the most popular excursions and routes. But if you turn to the services of local guides and travel organizers, you will be offered many more opportunities to get to know Lake Teletskoye and its environs better. For example, to visit the reserved village of Yailu or the gardens of the cordon of Bele ... It is worth coming to Teletskoye Lake with children many times!

Rest on Lake Teletskoye is first of all excursions.

You can swim more or less normally only in the south of the lake, and even then for a short time. You will hardly find any special and varied entertainment on the shore.

There are, of course, leisure and fishing, but they have a special audience, despite the fact that outdoor activities (hiking and horseback tours, ATVs, jeeping) are often combined with sightseeing.

There is also, let's call it that, an "exotic" vacation: on the cordons at the rangers (they were allowed relatively recently to let tourists into the cordon in order to somehow earn money for their own needs - gasoline, equipment repairs, etc.), in the village of Yailu and similar places - alone with nature, away from the benefits of civilization with a minimum of amenities, but such a vacation, in addition to meditation and relaxation in the fresh air and among wonderful landscapes, involves visiting local attractions.

So, whatever one may say, one cannot do without excursions on Lake Teletskoye, unlike other places in the Altai Mountains, where you can get on your own and see something interesting for free. Here it is almost always necessary to negotiate, hire transport - sometimes an SUV or the same horses, but most often it will be something water - a ship, a boat, a boat. Keep this in mind when you decide to rest on Teletskoye.

Excursions on Lake Teletskoye

At the height of the season, the banks of the Teletskoye, the streets of the villages, the piers resemble a disturbed anthill.

In early June, Lake Teletskoye greeted us with silence and desertion, as well as high water and paintings in the style of "You will not pass!"

Although at the same time, life on the shores was not just boiling, but quite beginning to boil: some workers were fussing, captains-tour guides were hanging around small boats, well, or their managers (who will sort them out there), someone constantly to someone called, arranged a ride for "crazy" tourists, etc.

But first we went to Iogach in the hope of getting on the Pioneer Altai, or, well, its smaller brother.

Pioneer of Altai Motor ship

"Pioneer of Altai" is a local legend. Who came here in 1968 from Moscow on his own (!!!) through the Canal. Moscow, the Volga-Baltic and White Sea-Baltic canals, the Northern Sea Route, the Ob and Biya, the ship served faithfully until the 1990s, transporting vacationers from Artybash to the mouth of the Chulyshman River on the southern shore of Lake Teletskoye.

Motor ship Pioneer Altai in 1979. Photo from the Internet

Then hard times came, there were fewer tourists, and, accordingly, flights, and in 1997, when a major overhaul was required, the ship was simply laid up.

Motor ship Pioneer Altai laid up. Photo from the Internet

In 2007, Pioneer was even planned to be disposed of as a threat to the lake.

But here in 2009, the entrepreneur I.V. Yuzhakov buys an essentially rusting hull, first arranges a cafe and a cinema hall with a museum there, and in 2012/2013 decides to restore the ship as close as possible to the original, but taking into account modern requirements for such ships.

And in 2014, the Pioneer of Altai motor ship again began to carry passengers, however, now only to the Korbu waterfall.

Schedule and prices of excursions on the ship "Pioneer of Altai"

In May-June and September, excursions are held on certain days (you need to find out on the website or at the box office), in July-August - daily (departure at 12 o'clock), and on Saturdays even twice a day (at 10 and 15 o'clock).

Ticket price for 2016: adult - 1,000 rubles, children (up to 12 years old) - 500 rubles, children under 7 years old (with parents) - free of charge.

Important: At the Korbu waterfall, you will have to pay another 100 rubles for a visit. per person, not included in the ticket price.

Departure from the Iogach pier, the total length of the route is 70 km, travel time is 4.5 hours (an hour of which is parking at the Korbu waterfall).

The ship is quite comfortable, it has a cafe, a bathroom and even a cinema, although I can’t imagine who will watch a movie when there is such beauty around. There are both glazed passenger decks and open ones. The audio tour is conducted through loudspeakers, so you can hear it wherever you are on the ship at that moment.

Boat excursions

Realizing that it didn’t work out with the Pioneer of Altai (it didn’t go on the day of our arrival), we went to Artybash to study other offers, which can be found on the lake shore.

Prices for excursions

We were not interested in any walking, horseback or car excursions, so we agreed on a boat right on the pier. It cost 1200 rubles per person, plus along the way we agreed to show us another waterfall, for which we paid an additional 100 rubles.

Boats waiting for tourists

Adviсe:

1. If you want to ride leisurely and comfortably, go to Pioneer Altai or a smaller boat.
2. If you want to feel the speed and wind in your face (the boat delivers 60 km/h versus 20-30 km/h on the boat), get closer to the lake and its environs, go ashore where the boats don’t stop at all (Stone Bay, for example), then book a boat.
3. Be sure to take something warm with you (jacket, sweater, jacket, windbreaker), it can be quite cool near the water even in summer.
4. For personal convenience and good photos put something on your head too (cap, bandana, scarf, etc.).
5. Be sure to take a supply of money with you on the tour, a stop on Korba is 40 minutes (on the ship - an hour), there are souvenir shops, cafes, it is possible that you will want to buy something.

The boats are slightly different, but in general they are all quite comfortable for a 3-4 hour excursion, although some excursions on them can be much longer. There is a closed glazed "cabin" and an open "deck". Life jackets are mandatory, although I'm not sure that in the circumstances they would be of any practical use.

Perhaps the only inconvenience for some people may be the way passengers get off and on Korbu =)

I don’t know if all the captains of the boats are so knowledgeable (I don’t rule it out) or we were so lucky, but during the excursion we heard a lot of all sorts of interesting stories, stories, legends, tales, etc., I will talk about some of them below.

First of all, these are legends about the origin of the name of the lake itself, which the local peoples have long called Golden (Altyn Kel). Tourists are most often told the legend of how one local resident found a gold nugget the size of a horse's head, but in a famine year he could not exchange even a piece of bread for it, after which the disappointed one threw this ingot from the mountain into the lake, after which it began to be called Golden. The mountain, by the way, also received the name Golden - Altyn Tuu.

We leave the "port" of two villages. In the distance you can see the bridge from which Biya originates.

On the way, we met a ferry plying between the northern and southern shores (7 hours of travel, by the way).

One of the cordons on the right, protected, shore of Lake Teletskoye. Recently, local rangers have been allowed to let tourists in. Conditions are very modest, but some like it. And it is quite cheap (about 500 rubles per day per person).

Rock exits. If I'm not mistaken, local granite, which they even wanted to use in the construction of the Moscow metro, but the granite turned out to be too soft for this. In general, it was replaced by granite from Chemal.

One of the two small islands of Lake Teletskoye is the Island of Love. They say that it got its name due to the fact that from above its shape resembles a heart, and also due to the fact that you can sail between the island and the shore only on a small boat designed for two people =)

The village of Yailyu is one of the oldest villages in the vicinity of Teletskoye (it was formed in 1812, although the Cossacks set up a prison here 150 years before the official date of foundation). Since 1932, the base of the Altai State Administration has been located here. nature reserve, and since 1965 - Teletskaya lake station for scientific observations of the lake.

There are no camp sites here, but you can stay with the locals, you just need to register. Excursions to the nearest waterfalls can be arranged for you. South coast lakes, well, in general - they will tell and show a lot of interesting things.

And there is also a unique microclimate that allows you to grow fruits up to apricots and even grapes in a natural environment without greenhouses.

A bit of local beauty.

Waterfall Kishte

The Kishte waterfall is the first of 3 waterfalls that we saw on the lake.

The height of the water fall is 8 meters. You can’t go ashore near the waterfall, you can only look from the water, and the boat can come much closer to the waterfall than motor ships.

Rough rocks.

Korbu Waterfall

Perhaps the most famous and "promoted" of the 70 waterfalls of Lake Teletskoye. There is a good infrastructure: a pier, a trading platform, an observation deck, etc.

Mooring for several boats. The boat can also stop here.

Since this is the territory of the reserve, there will be a lot of background information.

Tea room and souvenirs.

We pay 100 rubles and we go to the waterfall, the noise of which is heard long before we see it. Along the way, we periodically meet information about the local flora.

We approach the observation deck, the waterfall is already visible.

View of the waterfall from the observation deck. The height of the water fall is 12.5 meters. During big water(flood, rain) spray from the waterfall can reach right up to the observation deck, personally verified =)

If you wish, you can go down from the observation deck and come closer along the stones. The spectacle is much more impressive. In the summer, in the heat, some even swim here.

Right next to the waterfall is the Visitor Center, where you can buy souvenirs and learn something interesting if you have time, because parking is only 40 minutes. At first it seemed that this was too much, in the end we barely met the allotted time.

Waterfall Ayu-Kechpes

We agreed to visit this waterfall for an additional fee in excess of the prescribed "small circle". Needless to say, it was worth it.

This is one of the largest waterfalls on the lake. It is cascading, the fall of water, according to the guide, starts from a height of about 120 meters. The upper part of the waterfall can only be seen from afar.

Up close, only the lower part is visible, the upper part is covered by trees. By the way, you can only cross the river here below, although tourists are not allowed to land on the shore. It is impossible to cross anywhere above, hence the name of the river and the waterfall - Ayu-Chekpes, "The bear will not pass."

Road back

Opposite Korbu, on the opposite shore, one could see another waterfall - Chedor, with a fall height of 8 meters, at the same time go through the place with the deepest lake (325 meters), but our fellow travelers did not agree with the additional expenses, so we had to turn back.

A little more Teletskaya beauty:

An interesting sight along the way is a sleeping dragon. And indeed, if you look closely, it looks like.

stone bay

Another famous local attraction. According to one version - a trace from the fall of a meteorite, according to another - the result of the activity of ancient glaciers.

There is also a local legend about a duel between a hero and a one-eyed giant, during which the hero gouged out the giant's eye, and he, thinking that he had grabbed the hero, actually pulled out a mighty cedar from the ground, traces of which we observe today.

09.05.2018

Walk along the Teletskoye Lake on the motor ship "Pioneer of Altai"

"Steel ship Pioneer Altai"

Journey through Altai, and especially a trip through bring a lot of positive emotions to tourists with children visiting our region.

A trip on the two-deck motor ship "Pioneer Altai" brings a special joy from traveling.

Teletskoye is a lake of incredible Miracles, stunning beauty and untouched Nature!

During the excursion on the motor ship "Pioner of Altai" you will see 7 wonderful wonders of Lake Teletskoye and the landscapes of the most picturesque lake in the Altai Mountains will conquer your heart forever.

1. Korbu Waterfall.

Most famous waterfall Lake Teletskoye and the most accessible on the territory of the Altai Reserve. During the excursion on the ship "Pioneer of Altai" you will have an hour stop at the Korbu waterfall. During this time, you will not only admire the beauty and grandeur of the water falling from 12 meters and steep cliffs, but also taste local delicacies, which are presented in a large assortment in numerous cafes. Entrance to the waterfall - 100 rubles / person, children under 14 free of charge, paid before entering the waterfall.

2. Waterfall Kishte.

A small but very picturesque waterfall, only 8 meters high, located on the right bank of the central part of Lake Teletskoye, not far from the Korbu waterfall. You can see the Kishte waterfall only from the water, as landing on the shore is prohibited in this place. Like Korbu, the Kishte waterfall is located on the territory of the Altai Reserve, and is very popular with guests of Lake Teletskoye.

3. Cape Ayran.

Once upon a time, a part of the rock broke off and fell into the water - this is how Cape Ayran was formed. In spring and early summer, Ayran looks like a small island - part of the land between it and the shore is hidden under water at this time. Cape Ayran is clearly visible when the Pioneer of Altai passes by the Kamginsky Bay. You can take wonderful photos from the ship - Ayran gracefully frames the Kamginsky Bay, forming a picturesque panorama.

4. Kamginsky Bay.

This place on Lake Teletskoye is called the "territory of special peace." Kamginsky Bay is shallow relative to the entire Teletskoye Lake, the water warms up well in it, this is the main spawning place for Teletskoye fish. The bay is strictly protected by the special regime of the Altai Reserve, its visit is strictly prohibited. But you can admire it from afar - and take the most beautiful panoramic pictures from the Pioneer Altai motor ship.

5. Cape Azhi.

It is called the Dragon Gate of Teletsky. The mountain ranges resemble mythical dragons, as if lying along the shores of the lake and blocking the entrance to the mysterious and mysterious with their huge bodies. beautiful country named Lake. It is most interesting to watch how the Dragon Gates “open” from the high decks of Pioneer Altai.

6. Korbu Ridge.

This grandiose natural creation is called the crown of Lake Teletskoye. The Korbu ridge is especially beautiful at sunset - at this time, its majestic peaks, covered with white sparkling snow for most of the year, glow with red-pink hues - and this is truly a magnificent sight! On the ship "Pioneer Altai" you will have a wonderful opportunity to admire the Korbu ridge during the entire excursion, stunning photos are obtained against its picturesque background.

7. Southern reach of Lake Teletskoye.

From north to south, the lake changes its shape - the mountains become higher, and the distances between the banks are wider, the rocky ledges, breaking off, go vertically straight into the water. You can see the picturesque panorama of the southern reach of Lake Teletskoye and admire the spurs of the Altyn-tu ridge from the board of the motor ship "Pioneer of Altai" - during the excursion, when approaching the Korbu waterfall, the ship crosses the lake in the area of ​​Cape Kuan, and at this moment the passengers' eyes are opened to stunning beauty painting. It is impossible to describe this beauty in words - it must be seen!

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