Tours. Travel to the country of Belovodye. Travel to the country of Belovodye, combined active tour Excursion to Mount Krasnaya

Attention! The website shows the start date of the tour in Novosibirsk/Barnaul (local time MSK+4).

Tour cost for 1 person in rubles (with transport delivery, accommodation in houses)- 39 300 rub.

Supplement for single occupancy - 10,600 rubles.

Age limit- from 10 to 16 years old, accompanied by adults.

You need to take with you:

Down jacket or warm jacket
- waterproof clothing (raincoat, jacket, trousers)
- trekking boots
- sneakers and flip flops (light slippers)
- carimat seat (backrest)
- trekking poles
- boots (preferably made of polyurethane foam)
- warm sports suit and warm cap
- cotton gloves
- T-shirts 2 - 3 pcs.
- shorts
- wool socks 2 pairs
- thin socks 3-4 pairs
- sun cap
- sunglasses and cream
- swimsuit / swimming trunks
- flashlight
- jackknife
- matches
- batteries
- personal set of dishes
- personal hygiene items
- medicines: callus plasters, bandage, elastic bandage, iodine, painkillers, cold medicine

Travel plan

Novosibirsk / Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) - base camp in the Denisova Cave area. Departure from Novosibirsk at 20:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours). Departure point - st. Sovetskaya, 65. Departure from Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) at 23:50. Departure point is the restaurant and hotel complex "Oblepikha" (Altai Territory, Novoaltaisk urban district, Novoaltaisk, Dorozhnaya st., 13). Meals on the road are at your own expense. On the way - instructions.

Arrival at the base parking lot in the Denisova Cave area (approx. 09:00). Rest. After lunch, an excursion to the Denisov Caves (600 m above sea level) - the oldest archaeological site - a kind of “layer cake” containing more than 20 cultural layers from different eras of human development. The cave is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit to the Muzeynaya cave - depth 33 m, length 850 m, difficulty category 1A. A very picturesque cave, which can be visited by beginning speleologists, is located in the valley of the Karakol River. It provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the mysterious underground world, see sculptural masterpieces formed by stalactites and stalagmites, and feel the grandeur of underground grottoes and mysterious labyrinths. Dating evening.

Excursion to the Shinok waterfall. Transfer to the village of Karakol. Hiking to the third waterfall (there is an easy pass along the way - 1200m). Lunch at the third waterfall. Return to the parking lot in the Denisova Cave area (on the way, inspect the cascade of waterfalls and the gorge of the Shinok River). Flowing through a narrow gorge, the Shinok River forms a spectacular cascade of several waterfalls ranging in height from 3 to 60 m. The path to the waterfall passes through the territory of the state landscape reserve.

Moving to the village. Ust-Koksa. On the way - a visit to the Ust-Kanskaya cave (length 17 m, height 12 m), in which a Paleolithic site was discovered. Archaeological finds from this cave are kept in the Hermitage. Next, an excursion to the Museum of National Altai Culture in the village. Ust-Kan is dedicated to the history, traditions, faith and culture of the Altai people. Arrival in the village of Ust-Koksa. Bathhouse (additional fee).

Climbing along the river Multa to mountain lakes. Climbing along the river Multa to Lower Multinskoye Lake. There are a lot of mushrooms and berries along the way. Access to the lake located at an altitude of 1710 meters. The mirror surface of the lake, 2370 meters long and up to 900 meters wide, in calm weather reflects the clouds floating in the blue sky and the peaks of the nearest mountains. There are grayling in the lake.

Walk to the Multinsky Lakes. In the first half of the day, tourists will go around the Lower Multinskoe Lake and go out to the isthmus between the Lower and Middle lakes. After lunch, a radial exit to the Middle Multinskoye Lake and to the Shumy Roll. Those interested can swim (there is a sandy beach nearby) or go fishing (catch is not guaranteed, fishing gear is not provided). Bathhouse (additional fee).

Radial access to the high-mountain lake Kuiguk. Near the lake there is a waterfall of the same name (fall height 25 m). Here the group can split up. Those who wish can relax and communicate with nature on the shore of the lake; those who want bright impressions will make a radial trek to the Kuikuk glacier (2500 m).

Tour dates 2019:
June: 8 – 17.06
July: 6 – 15.07, 20 – 29.07
August: 3 – 12.08

Mountain Altai is the cradle of many peoples; from here the tribes of the Scythians, Huns and Turks spread across the endless expanses of Eurasia. Countless archaeological monuments have been found here, which, due to their historical and cultural significance, are included in the world treasury of humanity. Ancient mounds, rock paintings and writings, interesting legends, clear mountain lakes, swift mountain rivers and snow-white peaks, as well as the original traditions of the Altai people await travelers on this route. It will allow them to look closely at the past, feel the connection of times and see the beauty of the present. The route from Novosibirsk to Upper Uimon almost completely coincides with the route of the Central Asian expedition of N.K. Roerich (1925-28).

According to the route program, accommodation is planned in the summer houses of the Lesnaya Skazka park hotel, in wooden houses comfortably located on the shore of Lake Multinskoye and in rooms at the eco-hotel "Altair" in the village. Ust-Koksa.

The route is a combined trip: auto tourism, rafting, caving and trekking along mountain trails. It does not require the use of special skills; to pass it, it is enough to have average physical fitness. We do not recommend that people who need constant medical supervision travel along this route. Children from the age of 10 can participate, but only when accompanied by adults; from the age of 16 you can travel independently.

Type of tourism:hiking, rafting, caving

Duration:10 days

Recruitment of tourists to the group:6 – 10 people

Length of the active part:1869 / 1448 km by car + 82 km on foot + 0.85 caving + 35 km rafting

Operating on the route:1 guide

Physical training:minimum

Age limit:from 10 to 16 accompanied by adults

Cost of the program per person: 39,300 rubles
Supplement for single occupancy RUB 8,550.

Tour program:

1 day

NOVOSIBIRSK / BARNAUL (NOVOALTAYSK) - BASE STATION IN THE AREA OF DENISOVA CAVE.

Departure from Novosibirsk at 11:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours). Departure point: st. Sovetskaya, 65. Departure from Barnaul (Novoaltaisk) at 15:00 (local time, difference with Moscow + 4 hours). Departure point is the restaurant and hotel complex "Oblepikha" (Altai Territory, Novoaltaisk urban district, Novoaltaisk, Dorozhnaya st., 13). Meals on the road are at your own expense. On the way - instructions.

Auto: 620 km, 384 km; meals on the road at your own expense, dinner in a cafe; summer houses.

Day 2

EXCURSION TO DENISOVA CAVES.

Excursion to the Denisov Caves (600 m above sea level) - the oldest archaeological site - a kind of “layer cake” containing more than 20 cultural layers from different eras of human development. The cave is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit to the Muzeynaya cave - depth 33 m, length 850 m, difficulty category 1A. A very picturesque cave, which can be visited by beginning speleologists, is located in the valley of the Karakol River. It provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the mysterious underground world, see sculptural masterpieces formed by stalactites and stalagmites, and feel the grandeur of underground grottoes and mysterious labyrinths. Dating evening.

On foot, by car, on foot, caving: 3 km, 12 km, 4 km, 0.85 km; 3 meals a day camp kitchen; summer houses.

Day 3

EXCURSION TO THE SHINOK WATERFALL.

Transfer to the village of Karakol. Hiking to the third waterfall (there is an easy pass along the way - 1200m). Lunch at the third waterfall. Return to the parking lot in the Denisova Cave area (on the way, inspect the cascade of waterfalls and the gorge of the Shinok River). Flowing through a narrow gorge, the Shinok River forms a spectacular cascade of several waterfalls ranging in height from 3 to 60 m. The path to the waterfall passes through the territory of the state landscape reserve.

Automatic walking: 18 km 9 km 15 km; 3 meals a day camp kitchen; summer houses.

Day 4

MOVING TO THE VILLAGE OF UST-KOKSA.

On the way, a visit to the Ust-Kanskaya cave (length 17 m, height 12 m), in which a Paleolithic site was discovered. Archaeological finds from this cave are kept in the Hermitage. Next, an excursion to the Museum of National Altai Culture in the village. Ust-Kan is dedicated to the history, traditions, faith and culture of the Altai people. Arrival in the village of Ust-Koksa. Bathhouse (additional fee).

Auto, walking: 313 km 1 km; breakfast - from the kitchen, lunch - packed rations, dinner - camp kitchen; rooms in ECO TC Altair.

5 day

ALLOYING ON THE COX R.

Rafting on the river Cox. The Koksa River is surrounded by picturesque mountains covered with dense forest. The rafting starts from the village of Tyuguryuk and ends in the village of Ust-Koksa. Seething rifts, majestic mountains, the confluence of the Gromotukha River and the Koksa - you will see all this during a water trip. Lunch will be organized during the rafting, you can relax on the river bank, enjoy the beautiful views, and if you wish, you can swim.

Auto, by water: 30 km, 40 km; breakfast in a cafe, lunch on the river bank (dry pie), dinner in a cafe; rooms in ECO TC Altair.

Day 6

EXCURSION TO MOUNTAIN RED.

Excursion to Mount Krasnaya (in a UAZ or GAZ-66). Breathtaking views of mountains, alpine meadows, 3 mountain lakes - lower, middle and upper. The lower and middle lakes are connected by a beautiful waterfall. Picnic on the lower lake.

Auto: 30 km; breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic lunch; rooms in ECO TC Altair.

Day 7

RISE ALONG THE MULTA RIVER TO THE MOUNTAIN LAKES.

Climbing along the river Multa to Lower Multinskoye Lake. There are a lot of mushrooms and berries along the way. Access to the lake located at an altitude of 1710 meters. The mirror surface of the lake, 2370 meters long and up to 900 meters wide, in calm weather reflects the clouds floating in the blue sky and the peaks of the nearest mountains. There are grayling in the lake. After lunch, excursion to the Middle Multinskoye Lake.

GAZ-66 (UAZ): 53 km; 3 meals a day camp kitchen; overnight in houses.

Day 8

RADIAL ACCESS TO HIGH MOUNTAIN LAKE KUIGUK.

Near the lake there is a waterfall of the same name (fall height 25 m). Here the group can split up. Those who wish can relax and communicate with nature on the shore of the lake; those who want bright impressions will make a radial trek to the Kuikuk glacier (2500 m).

Walking: 20 km; 3 meals a day camp kitchen; overnight in houses.

Day 9

RETURN TO THE VILLAGE OF UST - KOKSA.

On the way - an excursion to the village of Upper Uimon - one of the oldest villages in the Ust-Koksinsky region, in which the traditions of the Old Believers are still preserved. There are two museums in the village: Local History Museum. N.K. Roerich and the Museum of Old Believers. Departure to Novosibirsk / Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) at 17:00. (Local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours).

Auto, on foot, horse escort, auto: 46 km, 14 km, 640 km, 875 km; breakfast - camp kitchen, lunch - in a cafe.

10 day

ARRIVAL TO BARNAUL (NOVOALTAYSK) / NOVOSIBIRSK.

Estimated arrival in Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) - 07:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours), in Novosibirsk - 10:00. (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours). Bus arrival time is approximate!

Auto; Meals on the road at your own expense.

The cost of the program includes:

— 3 meals a day (except for meals on the road)
- service according to the program
– excursions according to the program
— guide services
— individual and group camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat, backpack, fire equipment, camping furniture)
— insurance: MS — 150,000, SNS — 30,000
— transport delivery Novosibirsk — Denisov Caves and Ust-Koksa — Novosibirsk and transportation within the route in a comfortable minibus
– entrance tickets to museums
– horses for transporting cargo (5th and 8th day)
- rafting on the Koksa River.

The tour price does not include:

- food on the road
- bathhouse

List of necessary things:
- down jacket or warm jacket
- waterproof clothing (raincoat, jacket, trousers)
- trekking boots
— sneakers and flip flops (light slippers)
— carimat seat (backrest)
- trekking poles
- boots (preferably made of polyurethane foam)
- warm tracksuit and warm hat
- cotton gloves
- T-shirts 2 - 3 pcs.
- shorts
— wool socks 2 pairs
— thin socks 3-4 pairs
- sun cap
- sunglasses and cream
— swimsuit / swimming trunks
- flashlight
- jackknife
- matches
- batteries
- personal set of dishes
- personal hygiene items
- medicines: callus plasters, bandage, elastic bandage, iodine, painkillers, cold medicine

In the view of the Old Believers, Belovodye is a paradise on earth, which only those who are pure in soul can enter. Belovodye was called the Land of Justice and Prosperity, but people still argue about where it is located.

Belovodye – the land of freedom

The Old Believer legend about the Russian paradise - Belovodye - first arose in the 18th century; its roots go back to the mystical topoi of the Slavs - paradise-irium and the invisible Kitezh-grad. In folklore, Belovodye is characterized as a wonderful country of freedom, without poor and rich, without serfdom and criminals, a stronghold of the Orthodox faith, in which only the righteous live.

The Land of White Waters was open only to virtuous people, and according to various versions it was located in the Far North, “in Pomerania, from the great Ob River to the mouth of the Belovodnaya River,” in Siberia, in the Urals, and also in Altai, where they settled in the 18th century Old Believers runners.

Kitezh-grad

The invisible city of Kitezh has become an object of cult and the reason for the creation of numerous legends, also thanks to runners. In their book “The Kitezh Chronicler,” written around the 90s of the 18th century, the first mentions of him were found.

Kitezh-grad was described as follows: “The city is intact, but invisible. Sinful people will not see the glorious Kitezh. He disappeared miraculously, by God’s command, when the godless Tsar Batu, having ruined Suzdal Rus', went to fight Kitezh Rus'.”

There are still rumors that only those who are brave in heart and pure in soul can get into Kitezh, and other people can sometimes hear the quiet ringing of bells and singing, seemingly coming from nowhere, or from under Lake Svetloyar: “And hitherto that the city stands invisible - it will be revealed before the terrible judgment seat of Christ.”

Slavic mythology

Another parallel with the legend of Belovodye is the ancient belief about paradise, the keys to which are held by migratory birds. The mysterious Slavic paradise - Iria - first appears on the pages of the “Teachings” of Vladimir Monomakh: “And we marvel at this, how the birds of the sky come from Iria, and first into our hands, and do not settle on one land, but both the strong and the thin go throughout God’s command to the lands that the forests and fields be filled.”

Iriy meant a country where birds fly away for the winter - this is a magical land without cold weather, where all nature hides during frosts. This country was considered either underground, and snakes lived in it, or very remote from Rus', located behind mountains and forests - birds flew into it. Iriy, according to legend, was opened with keys kept by one of the birds - according to different versions, a cuckoo, a crow or a lark.

It was possible to get into the iriya through a pool or whirlpool, and in addition to migratory birds and snakes, which have long been considered animal symbols of the other world in Indo-European beliefs, the souls of the dead also lived in the iriya. The magical ritual of burying a bird’s wing at the beginning of autumn was also associated with ideas about iriya.

Runners

After numerous schisms in the Orthodox Church, dozens of Old Believer movements emerge. One of them is founded by Euthymius, a native of Pereslavl-Zalessky, and his main goal is to escape from the kingdom of the Antichrist, which is declared to be Peter I.

Since, according to him, runners “have to hide and run,” hundreds of Old Believers decided to move inland and go into voluntary exile in Siberia.

The runners despised state symbols, and therefore did not even take money with them, which could be used to find the Russian coat of arms, and also made homemade passports. Not all of the runners traveled - some only received others like themselves, which was also considered to them as a journey.

In the book “The Traveler,” written by the Old Believer Mark, there is a mention of the location of Belovodye. His journey begins in Moscow, passes through Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Barnaul, then the monk finds himself in Altai villages, goes through China to the “Okiyan”, in which Belovodye is located on the “Oponsky” island, inhabited by Orthodox “Assyrians” and Russians. This land is also mentioned in connection with the fact that it will never come to it.

Fenugreek

Since runners often went thousands of kilometers from home in search of a better place to live, it was these Old Believers who created and popularized the image of the fabulous land of Belovodye - in 1893, a legend even appeared about the search for Belovodye in the 10th century by Father Sergius, the envoy of Prince Vladimir for 56 years: “One of the sages who came from the East said that at one time his teacher, the old sage, told him that far in the east there was somewhere the country of Belovodye, a fabulous abode of eternal beauty and truth, and that there, by his understanding, and you need to seek advice, but that one of the features of that country is that not everyone can find it, get there and penetrate into it, but only the chosen one - who is called.”

The spread of possible locations of the mysterious country, from the Urals to the Far North, may be due to the fact that as the Russians moved east, capturing more and more lands, Belovodye, an otherworldly and distant country, moved further and further away in legends.

Roerich wrote down a legend that Belovodye is located not far from Altai, behind the high mountains: you need to go through Bogogorshi, Kokushi and Ergor, and then beyond the sacred valley there was a country in which “the Highest knowledge and the Highest wisdom live for the salvation of the entire future of humanity.” . Roerich connected this promised land with Shambhala and made an expedition to Altai, during which he was able to touch the great secret: “When we recently drove through the Altai heights, we were shown paths and hidden, distant paths known only to a select few to the Sacred Places, called Belovodye."

Roerich believed that the legend about Belovodye came to the Altai population from Buddhists living nearby: this is how the legend about Shambhala acquired a Russian analogue. Today in Upper Uimon in Altai, in memory of Roerich’s expedition, in a former Old Believer house there is a museum named after him.

Belovodye did not become part of the Russian Empire until 1791. It is possible that it was precisely this kind of life, an island of freedom and purity, both material and spiritual, that became the prototype for the creation of hundreds of legends about the magical Belovodye. And milk rivers and jelly banks became only a symbolic embodiment of the image of the purity of the Orthodox faith and the white waters of frozen lakes.

Mountain Altai is the cradle of many peoples; from here the tribes of the Scythians, Huns and Turks spread across the endless expanses of Eurasia. Countless archaeological monuments have been found here, which, due to their historical and cultural significance, are included in the world treasury of humanity.
Ancient mounds, rock paintings and writings, interesting legends, clear mountain lakes, swift mountain rivers and snow-white peaks, as well as the original traditions of the Altai people await travelers on this route. It will allow them to look closely at the past, feel the connection of times and see the beauty of the present. The route from Novosibirsk to Upper Uimon almost completely coincides with the route of the Central Asian expedition of N.K. Roerich (1925-28).

We have to
visit Denisova Cave, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List;
feel like a speleologist and go down in full gear into the Muzeynaya cave - depth 33 m, length 850 m, difficulty category 1A;
see the Shinok waterfall, which forms a spectacular cascade of several waterfalls ranging in height from 3 to 60 m;
visit the Ust-Kanskaya cave, archaeological finds from which are kept in the Hermitage;
get acquainted with Altai culture at the national museum in the village. Ust-Kan;
drive through the vast Uimon valley. Ancient legends said that in the Uimon Valley, far in the mountains, where the sun shines generously and rivers of milk flow, there is a country of happiness and piety - Belovodye;
Take a walk along the slopes of Mount Krasnaya, in the basins of which there are more than 8 lakes, and in the uppermost ones there are huge ice floes resembling icebergs. There is a version that this mountain is of volcanic origin and one of the “hot spots on the planet”, where the relationship between the earth and space is especially pronounced
admire the Multinsky lakes (Lower and Middle), unique in their beauty and grandeur;
take a walk to the beautiful Kuiguk (waterfall and lake);
take an excursion to the village of Upper Uimon - one of the oldest villages in the Ust-Koksinsky district, in which the traditions of the Old Believers are still preserved;
get acquainted with the history of N.K. Roerich’s family in the artist’s museum;
go rafting down the Koksa River.

Age limit: from 10 to 16 years old - accompanied by adults

Novosibirsk / Barnaul - base camp in the Denisova Cave area.

Departure from Novosibirsk at 11:00 (local time, difference with Moscow +4 hours). Departure point - st. Sovetskaya, 65.

Departure from Barnaul (Novoaltaysk) at 15:00. Departure point is the restaurant and hotel complex "Oblepikha" (Altai Territory, Novoaltaisk urban district, Novoaltaisk, Dorozhnaya st., 13). Local time. The difference with Moscow is +4 hours.

Meals on the road are at your own expense. On the way - instructions.

Road travel 620 km from Novosibirsk, 384 km from Barnaul.

Arrival at the base parking lot in the Denisova Cave area (approx. 20:00). Dinner. Overnight in summer houses

Excursion to Denisova Caves(600 m above sea level) - the oldest archaeological site - a kind of “layer cake” containing more than 20 cultural layers from different eras of human development. The cave is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking distance 3 km

Visit to the cave "Museum"- depth 33 m, length 850 m, difficulty category 1A. A very picturesque cave, which can be visited by beginning speleologists, is located in the valley of the Karakol River. It provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the mysterious underground world, see sculptural masterpieces formed by stalactites and stalagmites, and feel the grandeur of underground grottoes and mysterious labyrinths.

Auto 12 km, walking 4 km, caving 0.85 km

Dating evening.

Excursion to the Shinok waterfall.

Transfer to the village of Karakol. Hiking to the third waterfall (there is an easy pass along the way - 1200m). Lunch at the third waterfall.

Return to the parking lot in the Denisova Cave area (on the way, inspect the cascade of waterfalls and the gorge of the Shinok River). Flowing through a narrow gorge, the Shinok River forms a spectacular cascade of several waterfalls ranging in height from 3 to 60 m. The path to the waterfall passes through the territory of the state landscape reserve.

Auto 18 km, walking 9 km, walking 15 km

Meals: 3 times a day, camp kitchen

Moving to the village. Ust-Koksa.

On the way - visit Ust-Kanskaya caves (length 17 m, height 12 m), in which a Paleolithic site was discovered. Archaeological finds from this cave are kept in the Hermitage.

Arrival in the village of Ust-Koksa.

Meals: 3 times a day, camp kitchen

Rafting on the Koksa River.

The Koksa River is surrounded by picturesque mountains covered with dense forest. The rafting starts from the village of Tyuguryuk and ends in the village of Ust-Koksa. Seething rifts, majestic mountains, the confluence of the Gromotukha River and the Koksa - you will see all this during a water trip. Lunch will be organized during the rafting, you can relax on the river bank, enjoy the beautiful views, and if you wish, you can swim.

Auto 30 km, water 40 km

Meals: breakfast in a cafe, lunch on the river bank (dry pie)

dinner in a cafe

Excursion to Mount Krasnaya

Excursion in a UAZ or GAZ-66. Breathtaking views of mountains, alpine meadows, 3 mountain lakes - lower, middle and upper. The lower and middle lakes are connected by a beautiful waterfall. Picnic on the lower lake

Auto 30 km

Meals: breakfast and dinner in a cafe, picnic lunch

Walk to the Multinsky Lakes

Climbing along the river Multa to mountain lakes. Climbing along the river Multa to Lower Multinskoye Lake. There are a lot of mushrooms and berries along the way. Access to the lake located at an altitude of 1710 meters. The mirror surface of the lake, 2370 meters long and up to 900 meters wide, in calm weather reflects the clouds floating in the blue sky and the peaks of the nearest mountains. There are grayling in the lake.

After lunch, excursion to the Middle Multinskoye Lake.

Meals: 3 times a day, camp kitchen