Many tend to spend their holidays in unity with nature, while not abandoning their usual comfort. More and more spoiled tourists are offered a completely new service - glamping, which literally translates from English means glamorous camping. This is a unique opportunity to experience several pleasures at once: live in a tent set on the grass in the middle of the forest, take a hot shower, lie on the chic feather-beds and enjoy in the silence an amazing landscape. So, residents and guests of Russia can plunge into the atmosphere of home comfort away from a noisy city by visiting the Cheposh Park in Altai Mountains. It is in this place that you can completely immerse yourself in your thoughts and merge with the unearthly beauty.
Where is the complex
Having decided to become a guest of a natural-health complex of a new format, it is first of all necessary to find out where it is and how to get to it. This is not at all difficult to do. Since the “Cheposh Park” glamping has already become popular for a long time, information about it can be found out from almost every traveler. A beautiful island of unspoiled nature and solitude is located outside the territory of one of the picturesque villages of the Chemal district of the Altai Republic, on the right bank of the Katun River, merging with the Cheposh River.
Often, tourists get to the park by private car or by bus, next to the village of Chemal (Altai Mountains). Comfortable public transport very often travels to this locality, so it will not be difficult to get to it. Moving along the Chuysky highway from Novosibirsk or Biysk, you need to get to the village of Ust-Sema, and then turn left at the fork in the Chemalsky highway. To the right of the road will be a bridge over the river and, having passed directly no more than 10 kilometers, you can see a turn to the bases located on the territory of a pine forest near the Katun River.
It is worth noting that on the 8th kilometer of the road there is the first tourist point - the small village of Cheposh surrounded by beautiful nature. There are breathtaking mountains, a forest with mushrooms, berries, medicinal plants and flowers. You can also find many activities nearby, such as rock climbing and rafting.
What attracts travelers
This is the best place in Altai for leisure is unique, since no hotel or recreation center can boast of such a territory. Cheposh Park will allow guests to fully enjoy the natural beauty and not worry about comfort. No mosquitoes and midges will pester anyone here, and quiet family vacations will not be spoiled by noisy neighbors or cars rumble. The residential area remote from the highway holds up to 50 visitors at a time, and all rooms are furnished in a Scandinavian minimalist style. In addition, the panoramic windows of each one-story house allow you to enjoy gorgeous views to the fullest.
The number of rooms "Cheposh Park" in the Altai Mountains includes:
- 5 bungalows, accommodation in which is possible only from May to October (2-3 people);
- 2 family houses (3-4 people);
- 10 standard rooms (2-3 people).
All rooms have a bathroom with a rain shower and hot water, a “hot floor” system, a private terrace with additional rattan chairs, furniture, a refrigerator, a kettle and even a stove.
Requirements and Rules
Of course, for a comfortable stay of visitors, the management was forced to introduce certain rules of accommodation and settlement. So, guests can call in “Cheposh Park” only at 14:00, and later or earlier arrival must be agreed with the administration. On the day of departure, the room must be vacated at 12:00. Extra days are only possible if rooms are available.
Upon check-in, it is necessary to present a passport and pay the full accommodation fee. Despite the fact that employees of the complex do not accept bank cards, guests can easily cash out their money by reaching the ATM installed on the territory of the Tursib recreation center. It is a five-minute drive towards the village of Chemal in the Altai Mountains.
Since the glamorous campsite is located in the water protection zone, parking of vehicles and their movement through the park are strictly limited. All customers can take advantage of special parking, equipped near the checkpoint. But it is allowed to call here for the purpose of loading or unloading baggage only from 08:00 to 23:00. If for some reason the guests arrived at Cheposh Park at night, then personal things will have to be unloaded only in the morning.
Where to eat while relaxing
Tourists who decide to retire in year-round glamping in Altai will not have to spend most of the time around the campfire to cook their own food. The price includes breakfast (buffet for 2 persons), and it is also allowed to enjoy unlimited drying, cookies and sweets, which caring staff leaves on the tea tables in the cafe. In addition, visitors can cook their own meals in the kitchen adjacent to the apartment. The most sophisticated guests of the park will appreciate the cafe located on its territory, where they will be given a discount (20%) for all dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality products.
Large portions, affordable prices, as well as a special menu for children and vegetarians will please many. Stunning views of Katun, the forest and mountains, which opens from the terrace, will not leave anyone indifferent.
Things to do
Living in megacities taught people the comfort and benefits of civilization, so every visitor to the park can relax in gazebos with barbecue facilities, use the Internet, and also visit Russian baths. There are several of them in the park:
- large (for 6 people);
- small (for 4 people).
Guests are provided with bath towels, sheets, slippers, a bathrobe, tea, shampoo and soap at no extra charge. Children in the presence of parents can stay in the bath for free.
It is worth noting that horse riding is available in the complex, where instructors offer clients a variety of walking routes. In winter, you can indulge in traditional Russian fun - sledding.
What is included in the price
Arriving at Cheposh Park on a personal vehicle, travelers will not have to spend time looking for parking, as there is specially equipped free parking on its territory. In addition, all rooms are serviced daily upon request and towels are changed. Sun loungers are provided for those wishing to soak up the warm sunshine on the beach.
But lovers of romance can have a great time in gazebos with barbecue facilities.
Vacation with children
Increasingly, families with children of any age meet at various resorts and recreation centers , as parents tend to spend more and more time with their children. Of course, this is very pleasant, but it’s rather difficult to organize outdoor activities with kids, so the leaders of Cheposh Park specially created a contact zoo on the territory of the complex. Younger guests are allowed to feed the goat Byashu, ride Margosha's horse and pet its other inhabitants. Children under 6 years old have rooms with separate beds and nursery beds.
What is provided for free
Not only fresh air and complete unity with nature, but also free entertainment can improve your mood during your vacation. So, while living in Cheposh Park everyone can use barbecue grills, take specially prepared firewood and even bicycles for walking. In summer, small guests are allowed to swim in the pools, play in the playgrounds with swings and slides, and they will also have at their disposal a variety of toys (tolokars, bike races, etc.).
In a word, in this glamping travelers are waiting for the best amenities, quality service and pleasant emotions.