Mountain trekking in the Kazakh Altai -
West Altai Nature Reserve -
The Kholzun mountain range is part of the Altai Mountains, the Altai Forest Mountain Republic, located in two states of Kazakhstan and Russia. The article deals with the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the West Altai Nature Reserve located on it, which is part of the Kazakh Altai.
Linyansky Belok (height 2,599 meters), the highest point and peak of the Kholzun ridge and the predominant mountainous area in the region. The mountains are covered with beautiful coniferous forest, cedar-larch taiga, subalpine meadows, and tundra.
The Kholzun ridge and the surrounding mountainous area are considered by local peoples to be a sacred mountain and sacred land. There are beautiful lakes all over the Kholzun range, which are called the Kholzun Lakes (Kholzun first lake, Kholzun second and Kholzun third lake).
There are also Tursugun lakes located at the extreme heights of the park. The whole area is filled with colossal nature, as well as all places have their own names.
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How to get there and visit -
This mountainous area is located in Kazakhstan, on the territory of the East Kazakhstan region, bordering the Altai Mountain Republic (Russia). Part of the land is located on the territory of the West Altai Nature Reserve in Kazakhstan. The main landmark here is the city of Ridder.
Tourist Information
To travel through this territory, it is necessary to issue passes, as well as here we use horses for movement, horses can transport both people and cargo. We recommend walking and using horses only to transport cargo.
Traveling through this territory is not particularly difficult, smooth hills are not high mountains, ascents alternate with descents into beautiful valleys. All the cargo is carried by 5 horses, we all go light with personal belongings and water. This trip is distinguished by its comfort and does not cause difficulties along the way.
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