| Peoples and culture. Altai is called the crossroads of civilizations and the special, sacred mountains located in the center of the Asian continent, at the intersection of many ancient trade routes and the spread of world religions and cults. Being originally the home and Motherland of many people of the World (for example, modern Turks, Kazakhs and even North American Indians), today’s Altai is also the home of European peoples (mainly Russian). Shamanism, Orthodoxy, Tengrianism, Muslimism, Buddhism, Manichaeism, and many other young and very ancient cults are intertwined here in a bright patchwork pattern, above which are enormous sacred mountains.
Secrets of the Ancients. Lovers of antiquities will also be delighted with Altai. In many valleys, megalithic complexes, tens (!!!) of thousands of petroglyphs (petroglyphs), rock runic inscriptions, stone statues (balbals), shamanistic ritual places and many other religious objects of unknown purpose have survived to this day. All these locations are available freely, without a ticket, without a fence, without security. The original condition is like two thousand years ago. This is unique! In Gorno-Altaysk there is a magnificent Museum of Local Lore, where you can see Scythian mummies (the famous "Altai Princess") and objects of the famous Pazyryk culture. Now archaeological work is prohibited in Altai, and no one knows what new sensations this land keeps. But we can discuss this …
Nature. Pure untouched nature. This is a synonym for all of Siberia, but Altai especially. No comments, just look at the pictures and understand it. Altai will change you forever, this is obvious.
Tourism. Along with Baikal, Altai has the most developed tourist infrastructure in Siberia. This is far from perfect, but hotels, guest houses, good roads, trails – all this allows you to plan excellent and safe routes. For example, like this Altai Ring Tour. If you want to travel in Altai and you need advice or guide support, email us and we will help you with this! |
