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Vanskelig aa holde varmen om natten...in the Himalayas
The extent of the federal line М-52 Novosibirsk – Tashanta makes 953 kilometers, from Biysk to border with Mongolia section is 589 km and it’s called the Chujsky Path. This highway allows to see diverse nature of climatic zones of Altai - from low hills of the North to mighty tops of the South, from narrow woody valleys of the Katun river, to wide steppes of the river Chuya valley. The Chujsky Path crosses two mountain passes – Seminsky, Chike-Taman and comes to the end with the Durbet-Daba pass where the Mongolia begins. The border of Altai and Mongolia lies on a two ridges joint – the Sailugem and the Chihachev ridge which heights reach 3500 meters above sea level. Fascinating panoramas of Kurajsky and Chujsky steppes will not leave indifferent any traveler. There are a very few settlements which basically settle down on a site to 650 km of road. It is the place where time is dissolved in space. On both parties of the Chujsky Path there is a set of historical places of interest, such as stone paintings also known as petroglyphs, stone steles, the Silk Way barrows and so on.
The Chuya Steppe has a great amount of archaeological monuments. In total about 20 parking of a paleolith were found here, and a lot of monuments of bronze and iron ages, such as - Paleolithic sites, barrows, stone sculptures, rock paintings, potter's and iron-smelting furnaces and others. Basically, these sights are concentrated in the river valleys of Justyd and the Bar-Burgazy, the biggest petrographic complex was stretched on 18 km in a Elangash river valley – scientists have copied more than 30 000 drawings of every possible animals, anthropomorphous figures, episodes from a life and so on. <a href="http://www.altaidt.com/guidebook/place/13-chujsky-steppe" rel="nofollow">www.altaidt.com/guidebook/place/13-chujsky-steppe</a>
Horseback trips to the mountains
Small mountain horses travel on the High Caucasus routes almost effortlessly with tourists and luggage on their backs. At the top, one can spend the night in a shepherd’s hut. The highlanders are happy to demonstrate to hikers the process of the production of a dozen or so kinds of cheese, butter or cream. Those who are hungry will be fed on lamb shish kebab and other types of meat.
The Georgian Pankisi Gorge is situated in the very heart of the High Caucasus and is one of the most northern regions of Georgia. Pankisi is an ideal place for nature and trekking lovers as well as fans of climbing expeditions. Many pedestrian and horse trails run through this region. Off-road cars can be used on some of the routes, and mountain river valleys and waterfalls can be admired through the window. www.pankisi.org
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This is a building of the 9th century. The evening bus from Jaca to Hecho and Anso will go here by request.
Machu Pichu
Capadoccia landscape
SABAH MALAYSIA.
SABAH, MOUNT KINABALU.
Infinity design pool facing the Magestic Arenal Volcano Natural Pool www.hotelarenalinn.com
with a natural swimming pool, good opportunity to observe monkeys and wild animals.
Few people think that in Morocco in North Africa near the Mediterranean Sea, a ski trip is possible! In Morocco, mules carry your skis up to the level of snow and porters will carry your staff. A different mountains, a warm and welcoming people, the meals prepared by our experienced cookers , panoramic views from the sublime heights of over 4000m. Snow is to visit in February. A strong scene.
Peru has 3 main regions the coast, the jungle and the Higlandas, and in every region we find diffrent cutures with ancient traditions.