Any traveler driving through the Altai Territory will plunge into the riot of the great taiga forests. In the Kemerovo region there is a small village Cave. It is located on the right bank of the Tom River, 30 km from the city of Kemerovo. There are only 5 streets in the village. Few people knew about it until they began to build the Altai-Kuzbass motorway in 1999. Thanks to the quarries for the extraction of gravel and gravel for the roadway, one of the main attractions of the Zalesovsky district - a waterfall.
In the Kemerovo region it is quite popular. Tourism is developed in this area, excursions are organized. By contrast, this area is able to captivate anyone. In a word, it is worth getting to know this natural wonder.
The coastline of the cave river
At the top of the river, the dam has turned into a lake. Here is the place for avid fishermen who come to the village of Peshcherka (Kemerovo region). A waterfall is not a hindrance to fish. Paid fishing is organized on the lake; boats are hired here. In this area there is a wonderful recreation center. The shore is picturesque, somewhat reminiscent of a birch world. Between the trees on the right bank, like mushrooms, you can see houses for tourists, tents and gazebos for recreation. Some guests met hedgehogs in this area.
The territory is ennobled, bags for collecting garbage are issued. A special car takes him out. There are toilets. All conditions are created with an emphasis on comfort so that tourists can enjoy the virgin nature. There is silence and peace. From the view of the local landscapes, a person is filled with vitality and positive energy. Many vacationers come to see the cave waterfall, a photo of which can be seen in the article.
The size of herbaceous plants helps to feel like Alice in Wonderland - they are taller than human growth. On the left bank of the lake, as it should be in the taiga, there are many bushes. Due to the tangled between the branches of trees, forests here are sometimes impassable. Huge open glades and meadows are dotted with overgrown plants, such as: hogweed, ivan tea, anemone, cyanosis blue and others.
Enchanting landscape
If you go downstream, you can immediately see a specially constructed staircase. It was created so that during the tour you can enjoy the cascade of water itself. The waterfall in the Kemerovo region has a height of 10 meters, the width depending on the season can vary from 5 to 10 m.
In the summer, when the angry water is raging, the noise is laying ears - such a strong and powerful stream. A person experiences multifaceted emotions: delight, peace, harmony with oneself. If you stand under the stream (which is not forbidden), a feeling of coolness and bliss will fill the traveler’s mind. Here you can completely swim and notice how warm the waterfall is compared to others. Often visitors to a camp site take water baths right at the foot of a flowing cascade. Memory photography is a great way to capture the moment of Mother Nature’s oneness with man.
Natural features of the waterfall
In winter, the waterfall in the Kemerovo region decreases to five meters, but this does not deprive of its beauty. The snow-white mountain with murmuring streams attracts no less attention. You can be a pioneer, paving the way along the snowy paths leading to the cave near the waterfall.
In the spring, he shines with other colors. When you look at it at any time of the year the spirit captures and the orientation in time is lost. Along with other unique places in the world, the waterfall in the Kemerovo region does not cease to amaze people with its grandeur and grace. If you follow further along the river, you will notice that its channel narrows significantly, the banks become more sloping and steep. Caution when following this route will be very helpful.
Offers for tourists
The sites for visitors to the Cave have everything you need for a comfortable stay. It offers lovers a steam bath on site there are baths. Entrance to the territory is paid - from 50 to 150 rubles. Information for those who want to spend the night here: the first day costs about 150 rubles, all subsequent ones are cheaper. At the weekend near the waterfall it is crowded. If a person likes privacy, then it is better to come here on weekdays.
Important: in summer, mandatory equipment on the road is a remedy for mosquitoes and ticks, since the area is filled with forests.
Unique places
In the cave, near the reservoir on the outskirts of the village, there is a small cave, although it looks more like a crevice about 3.5 m high and 1.5 m wide. Autographs of passing travelers adorn its walls. Many people think that bats live in the cave, but this is not so.
Local reliefs are a favorite place for tourists. For those who want to meet the diversity of Russian nature, this area is ideal. You can see the beautiful landscape, which, thanks to the efforts of man, has turned into something truly amazing, innocent and serene. At the same time, the strong nature of Mother Nature herself is well manifested here.
Buses go to the village. It is also easy to get here by car using the navigator, you only need a map of the Kemerovo region. New adventures and experiences await those who do not like to sit still!