Mountain Altai is called the pearl of Siberia, the country of blue lakes. There are several thousand of them. Along with turbulent mountain rivers, amazing waterfalls, edelweiss meadows, crystal clear lakes give a unique picturesque nature landscape of Altai. The harsh beauty of the region and unspoilt nature attract tourists here. One of the priority directions for them is considered to be rest on the lake in that region. Teletskoye is the name of the famous reservoir.
Symbol of Altai
This is one of the rare places on Earth where the gaze opens to the unexplored edge of wildlife and unique natural resources, located just a few steps from the busy Chuysky tract. Here, tourists discover a huge number of rare species of flora and fauna, the most interesting traces of ancient civilization in the form of ancient steles, barrows, petroglyphs and other monuments of history and archeology, harmoniously woven into the natural landscape. The panorama of the largest lake of the region is also very impressive . Lake Teletskoye, spread out among the high mountains and surrounded on all sides by taiga, is traditionally called the symbol of Altai. It is part of the Altai State Reserve and UNESCO is included in the List of World Heritage Sites. By the way, in terms of the volume of unusually clean fresh water, the lake ranks second after Baikal. Often, Teletskoye is called a small Baikal by its developmental features.
Variety of routes
Mountain Altai provides an opportunity to spend your holidays in a diverse, interesting and fun way. This is just a paradise for fans of active tourism. Quite popular are independent and organized by travel companies trips of varying lengths and absolutely different degrees of difficulty. In the vicinity of Lake Teletskoe, bicycle, car and air excursions are organized. Sightseeing tours on ATVs are popular. Interesting ecological routes have been developed on the territory of the Altai Reserve , the program of which covers such natural objects as the Baskon, Chedor, Korbu, Kishte, Ayu-Kechpes, Kurkure, Uchar, Belinsky Terraces, Chichelgan Zigzag and others.
Where to stay
The rapid development of tourism in the vicinity of the lake is ensured not only by the beauty of unique nature, but also by the convenience of local infrastructure. Holidays on the lake (Teletskoye is the name of it among all local and experienced tourists by ear) are offered by camp sites, cozy campsites and private guest houses called manors. Most of them are concentrated on the northern part of the coast. The pricing policy largely depends on the remoteness of the estates from the lake and on the level of comfort offered. Recreation facilities on Lake Teletskoye are mainly concentrated in the area of the villages of Artybash, Aya, Iogach, Turochak. The most expensive guest houses and cottages are located directly on the coast. You can also stay in the private sector, this is often one of the most economical options.
No less popular type of recreation is considered to be a savage on Lake Teletskoye. This is the most difficult option in terms of amenities and recreation, but, undeniably, unsurpassed in terms of getting impressions and emotions.
Among the tourist complexes offering rest on the Teletskoye lake, "Eden" deserves special attention. Located near the village of Artybash, the complex offers four comfortable buildings operating throughout the year, and cozy two-story summer houses. "Eden" is famous for traditional Russian food in the best home traditions. On the territory of the complex there are equipped comfortable recreation areas with barbecue facilities and bonfires, swimming pools, a self-propelled floating barrel bath, Russian baths, playgrounds, and sports equipment rental points.
Eden offers a lot of interesting specially designed excursions and routes of various durations and difficulties to unique places in Gorny Altai, cruises along the waters of Lake Teletskoye, and rafting along hard-to-reach mountain rivers. The contact zoo is especially distinguished, where you can feed animals, ride horses and ponies.
Water, horse and walking excursions on ATVs and snowmobiles in the taiga offer almost all recreation centers on Lake Teletskoye. Spectacular mountain ranges, the extraordinary beauty of mountain rivers, waterfalls, gorges, familiarity with the life of local taiga residents are waiting for travelers during their travels.
Adventure vacation
Rest on the lake (Teletskoye generously in its most diverse species) was especially popular thanks to programs specially designed for lovers of fishing and outdoor activities. They include excursions to the famous monuments of history and nature, morning and evening fishing on the mouths of the rivers flowing into the lake, overnight in tents or in the cabins of the boat, car excursions in the prigletskaya taiga, hunting lodges.
The main feature of such an adventure vacation is a unique opportunity, without much fuss, not just to see, but also to feel the beauty of a unique lake.
Unforgettable romance
No less attractive is the rest on the Lake Teletskoy savages. Here you can especially feel the hike with tents, the unforgettable romance of night fires, appreciate the charm of spending the night under a starry sky, the charm of sunsets and sunrises. The main thing when setting off on a trip yourself is to take care of safety: to warn local authorities or the local Ministry of Emergencies about planned movements and not to forget about communications, the supply of water and food.
In the area of Lake Teletsk there are plenty of places for secluded relaxation by a savage. A good choice are the surroundings of the village of Yailu, the Chulyshman valley, where campsites are also located. For lovers of fishing, a good place is Ulagansky Pass. Any of the chosen options will allow you to spend several days among the amazing beauty, combining a vacation by the lake with hiking in the mountains, and taking away with you a lot of bright emotions and new colors that give rest on Lake Teletskoye. Photos mass upload on forums and sites travel companies vividly demonstrate the unforgettable moments of amazing adventures in the Altai Mountains.
Cape Kirsay
It is especially worth highlighting the rest in the south of Lake Teletskoye. This is one of the peculiar places in Altai, giving a feeling of unprecedented spaciousness. The waters of the main northern part of the lake are separated from the spills of the Chulyshman river by the sandy spit of Cape Kirsai. The influx of warm waters of Chulyshman gives the south coast a special advantage - in summer, the water temperature sometimes warms up to 20 degrees (for comparison, it does not exceed 10 degrees on the north coast). This place on the lake is considered the warmest. Its southern part is rarely icebound even in winter.
Extreme diving
Diving is much more familiar with diving into the abyss of the kingdom of Neptune somewhere in the hot tropical countries. However, this interesting form of recreation is very common on high mountain lakes. Here it allows you to feel a completely different atmosphere and plunge into the abode of a mysterious darkness, creating a sense of mysticism and mystery. Diving tourism attracts many, but even professionals consider Teletskoye a special lake, claiming that it is not open to everyone. Diving here is more complicated and dangerous, which is associated with the temperature of the water in the alpine lake, and features of the relief. Therefore, such trips are best organized through diving centers, for example, in Barnaul or Novosibirsk.
In Altai, the most popular object for this extreme type of recreation and spearfishing is precisely the southern shore of Lake Teletskoye. Ice diving is also highly regarded by professionals. Diving under the winter ice chains allows you to feel the contrast of the enchanting extravaganza of light and transparent ice with ink darkness, as if squeezed into a ring of impregnable cliffs and mysterious caves.
Bright moments
An unforgettable impression leaves rest on the lake. Teletskoy in itself and adventure educational tours in its vicinity will be a real discovery in the world of natural wonders and archaeological puzzles. A rich program of outdoor activities leaves incredible emotions, allows you to alternate a relaxing holiday on the lake with climbing mountains, with camping trips to waterfalls of extraordinary beauty, with rafting on mountain rivers.
You can explore Altai endlessly, leaving, almost everyone understands that he would like to return here again and again. And the memories of a vacation on the lakes of the region forever remain in memory as a bright moment.