Ergaki Nature Park (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is an amazing corner of wildlife, "lost" in the depths of the Western Sayan Mountains. The area of the protected area is 342.8 thousand hectares, represented by mountain spurs and multidirectional manes.
Etymology
From the Turkic language, the name of the region “Ergaki” (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is translated as “fingers”, and for good reason: the characteristic landscape of the area is rocky narrow ledges of mountain peaks, reminiscent of spread fingers from afar.
However, scientists correct: the finger in the Tuvan language sounds like “Ergek”, and even 100 years ago this territory was called “Irgaki”. The modern, transformed name "Ergaki" means "young." Moreover, there are other consonant words that could underlie the name of the mountains:
- “Ergin” - the threshold;
- "Ergil" - a holiday;
- Irgek is a big bear.
The most plausible version is that “Ergaki” (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is a derivative of the word “yrgak” - curved.
Location
Ergaki are one of the most picturesque sites of the Sayano-Shushensky biosphere state reserve. Ergaki ridge on the map of the Krasnoyarsk Territory is located in its southernmost part, on the border with Tuva. The natural park together with the mountainous part of the Shushensky Bor NP and Small Abakan (the eastern part of Altai) form the protected area of the special Altai-Sayan ecoregion.
Contacts: Ergaki Nature Park: 662820, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Ermakovskoye village, Rossiyskaya-42 street. Phone: (39138) 213-69.
Description
The Ergaki Nature Reserve (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is one of the pearls of Siberia. Nature as if radiates royal power and peace. Before the gaze of travelers are magnificent Siberian meadows, mountain lakes and waterfalls, impenetrable taiga, rapid streams. Each of the valleys of the natural park is unique. Dozens of large and small lakes are scattered throughout the territory. Each mountain peak has a special, unique look.
Peak Star - the highest point in the region. Its fanciful narrow elongated shape is the hallmark of the park. No less bizarre outlines at the peaks of Parabola, Bird, Dragon Tooth, Mirror. Glacial lakes have special severe beauty:
- Buibinsky.
- Bright.
- Big Bezrybnoe.
- Marble.
- Mountain Spirits.
- Golden and others.
Stone city
Kulumys ridge and its mysterious labyrinth among zigzag rocks for a long time leave a deep mark in the memory of everyone who arrives in Ergaki. Krasnoyarsk Territory is rich in natural attractions, but this territory is special. The bizarre, intriguing forms of stones, reaching a height of 40 meters, with their outlines resemble the faces of people, animal figures, geometric figures.
Inspection of the Stone Town begins with Kulumys Grotto. Below a group of cliffs forms a stone wall - this is the "fortress" that protects the city. From the eastern and western sides of it, on the rocks, huge stone portraits of three heroes are depicted.
The trees here have a bizarre shape - a miraculous miracle of nature. The trunk of a cedar with inverted roots resembles a scary dragon. Going down, we see a monstrous snake, and even lower - a fantastic bird sitting on a cedar, broken by a thunderstorm. Below you can see the remains of the horse’s head and its saddle. Here, as if the heroes of local legends come to life, the stone Altar, covered with numerous legends. He still has magical properties. In the Stone Town, tourists are greeted by a unique plant world. Mighty cedars and spruce grow on its peaks. You can see wild goats, deer, squirrels, sables, hazel grouse and capercaillie.
Ergaki, Krasnoyarsk Territory: reviews
Unlike strictly protected areas, the natural park was created to demonstrate the beauties of Russia's nature to ordinary people, tourists. Any traveler who has visited Yergaki will confirm that the gaze opened to the eyes is unforgettable, the impressions of the park are indelible. I want to come back here again and again. It is noted that the territory is equipped for outdoor activities. Fascinating routes are organized, their complexity is selected according to the capabilities of groups (individual tourists).
Ecotropic "Ergaki"
The first journey begins at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level. The route goes along the trail. Ecotourists enjoy landscapes of picturesque cliffs and alpine meadows. Peaks are clearly visible: Zvezdny (one of the two highest peaks of the natural park) and Bird. The business card of Ergakov is a calm, majestic massif Sleeping Sayan, reminiscent of a giant lying on its back. With imagination, one can discern the proud profile of the leader of the Indians.
Ahead - a cascade of emerald lakes, grasshoppers (stone rivers), narrow canyons of rivers, waterfalls. If you wish, you can come closer to the high mountain bogs, perennial snowfields that feed the fairly large rivers Amyl, Kazyrsuk, Oya, Us. Among the rare beauties, the following stand out:
- Marble waterfall;
- the huge Hanging Stone, "stuck" to the rock;
- Light Lake, bordered by centuries-old cedars.
The trail goes further along the Nizhnyaya Buiba river to Lake Rainbow itself. Five kilometers of climb seem inconspicuous even to the most unprepared tourist. Pines, firs and mighty cedars, spreading their branches like bowls, give way to alpine and subalpine meadows covered with a bright carpet of colorful flowers. The contrast of the clear blue sky and the depths of the green color of the taiga for a long time does not leave the rebellious soul of the traveler alone.
Tourism
The park has concentrated landscapes suitable for the development of mountaineering, sports, equestrian tourism, caravanning, rafting, ATV tours and other outdoor activities. The abundance of wide valleys allows you to use this area for the development of skiing.
PP "Ergaki" (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is very compact. The presence of a federal highway crossing the park makes this territory accessible and attractive for accommodating tourist services of various categories.