Trekking places. Trekking - what is it? Everest Base Camp, Nepal

The really interesting trekking routes are not only the path under your feet, but also the rich history and culture of the place. National Geographic magazine named the 20 best trekking routes in the Epic Trail nomination.

Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet

Best choice for: yogis and other seekers of spiritual enlightenment. Length: 51 km. Hindus believe that on the top of Kailash, at an altitude of 6680 meters, there is the abode of the god Shiva, where he meditates. According to the Vishnu Purana, the peak is a reflection or image of Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain at the center of the universe. The mountain is also a holy place for Buddhists, Jains (a branch of Hinduism) and followers of the ancient Tibetan Bon religion, who consider this unusual mountain to be the “heart of the world”, the “axis of the earth”. The top of the mountain remains unconquered, although in recent years the Chinese government has begun building a road to a sacred pilgrimage route known as the kora. As the Earth makes a circle around the luminary that gives it life, so Tibetan pilgrims make a detour around the sacred Mount Kailash. Kora (ritual detour) around Kailash. Most pilgrims and pilgrims get to Kailash precisely for the purpose of making a kora. Before starting the tour, make a wish.

Israeli National Trail, Israel

Best choice for: Long-distance hikers interested in ancient and modern history. Length: 940 km
The famous route, opened in 1995, provides an opportunity to see the sublime beauty of the Middle East's wildlife and the daily life of modern Israelis, visit biblical sites and the cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The route allows tourists to see everything that is of great value to Jews and Christians. He walks through the area Sharon descending to the lake Kinneret, runs parallel to the biblical Jordan River and gets to the Khatsbani stream in the very north of the country. The trail consists of 12 small pieces, each of which is a self-sufficient route. As a one-day trek, you can take a five-kilometer climb up the mountain Tavor (Favor), To Basilica of the Transfiguration overlooking the Jezreel Valley ridge Carmel, Mount Hermon, walks in the Galilee and the Golan Heights. The biggest blessing here comes in the form of "path angels" - volunteers who are ready to lend a helping hand and offer free accommodation and food.

Cinque Terre (Five Lands), Sentiero Azzurro, Italy

Best choice for: families; seekers of romance; lovers of Europe; older tourists.Length: 12 km. Travel time is 3-4 hours.
Start / Finish: Riomaggiore(Riomaggiore) Monterosso(Monterosso al Mare). Both points are accessible from regular rail links. No map needed, just follow the coastline. The Sentiero Azzurro (Cote d'Azur) strings five towns like beads on a string: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, a good appetite and a hat.

Yoshida Trail, Mount Fuji, Japan

Best choice for: Those who want to take part in what is a cultural tradition in Japan. Distance: There are several trails to Mount Fuji, but the most popular is the Yoshida trail is about 13 km long.
Many hikers would put Mount Fuji on their list of worst climbing routes because of the crowds that can be found here. 3776-meter volcano - the highest point in Japan, one of the most visited places in the world, more than 300.000 tourists try to reach the summit every year. Whatever it was, it will be an unforgettable ascent. You can stop for a bite to eat or sit by the fire at the huts along the way, and if you want to watch the sunrise from the top, you'll likely be doing so with over a thousand new friends. Crazy experience? Of course not. But this can only be done once in a lifetime. Just remember what the Japanese say: "A wise man climbs Mount Fuji once in his life, only a fool climbs it twice." Tip: You won't avoid the crowds, but there will certainly be fewer people ahead of you on the trail if you take a less frequented route to the summit, such as the Gotemba trail, which is about 16 km long and has a vertical drop of 1,400 meters.

Dragon Mountains, South Africa / Lesotho, Drakensbear Park

This is a big, long backcountry route without a real trail that requires outdoor skills and some familiarity with African travel. Many people travel here with guides. Length: round trip 64 km, from Mont-Aux-Sources to Cathedral Peak. The Dragon Mountains are a mountain system located in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. The highest point - Mount Thabana-Ntlenyana (3482 m) in Lesotho. The Zulus (Zulu tribe) call them "Ukashlamba", which means "ridge of peaks". Dizzying slopes of volcanic basalt rise above ancient sedimentary rocks. The Dragon Mountains is the highest mountain range in South Africa, which is crowned with an amphitheater - a stone wall a kilometer high and 5 kilometers long. This mountain range forms a natural border between South Africa and Lesotho.

Laugavegur route (Fimmvurduhauls pass), Iceland

Best choice for: volcanologists and hikers who wish to admire the wild beauty of Iceland while spending the night in huts. Length: round trip 80 kilometers. The opportunity to see what is left of the recent volcanic eruption is not the only thing that attracts tourists to these places. A quarter of Iceland's population says they believe in elves and other mythical creatures, and if you walk through the hardened lava fields and mountains that you will meet along this route, you will probably begin to believe in them too. These intricate landscapes feature the ice caps of two glaciers and the stretching North Atlantic on the horizon. The road goes deep into Thorsmork, a park where you can find rare trees for these places. The final leg of the path leads to the village of Skogar and the gorge, where you can watch a cascade of waterfalls, including one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland Skogafoss. Shortened route: You can drive only 20-25 kilometers along the Fimmwürduhauls pass, cross the Thorsmörk park and reach the Skogafoss waterfall. This will take one day.

Way of Saint James (El Camino de Santiago), Spain

Best choice for: pilgrims and tourists, lovers of long walks in Europe. Length: 760 kilometers. The main pilgrimage road, the Way of St. James leads to the cathedral in the city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, where, according to legend, the greatest relic of Spain is located, Relics of the Apostle James, the heavenly patron of the country. During the Roman Empire and in the Middle Ages, it was a trade route. Due to its popularity and branching, the route had a great influence on the dissemination of cultural achievements in the Middle Ages. This route is still popular today and is considered one of the best hiking trails in Europe. Along the way, you can stop in small towns, listen to the stories of pilgrims, enjoy a glass of local wine. If you're walking at night, don't forget to look up at the sky: the path of St. James runs parallel to the Milky Way. According to legend, the saint inscribed it in the sky to show Charlemagne the way to the Saracens. St. James began to be considered the patron saint of travelers. The emblem of this saint is the image shells. Shells were a distinctive sign of the pilgrims who entered the Way of St. James, sewn, for example, on clothes. Shell images decorate the buildings and the road along the entire route.

Bigfoot Trail, Bhutan

Best choice for: the most experienced thrill-seekers. Distance: over 320 kilometers, as a rule, this is a 25-day trip. You must travel with Bhutan tour guides. The Bigfoot Path is one of the hardest long trails on the planet. Although it covers a little over 320 km, most of the route lies above the highest points of the continental United States, crossing 11 passes over 4900 m and climbing the Rinchen Zoe La pass (5300 m). The track passes through places like Laya, Layap Indigenous House, and Village Tanza at an altitude of 4200 meters, where the guides change horses for yaks to pass even more difficult terrain ahead. Here, above the clouds, 7000-meter giants such as Zogophu Gamp and Masang Gang rise. Trek around the soaring Jomolhari peak(7350m) is a challenging week-long adventure in the high Himalayas. The Dragon Trail takes five days and crosses the highlands between the city of Paro, where the country's international airport is located, and the capital, Thimphu, which is famous for its lack of traffic lights. The government of Bhutan has introduced a minimum rate of $250 per day for foreign tourists staying in Bhutan. While this price includes accommodation, prepare to spend at least $8,000 on the Bigfoot trail. There are no budget options here, and you cannot travel on your own.

Bibbulmoon Trail, Australia

Best choice for: Just about everyone, from families to brisk walkers looking for an adventure to see the Australian Southwest. Length: 965 km from Calamunda to Albany in Perth on the south coast. The route is divided into 58 parts. There are 49 hideouts along the trail for real hikers. The Bibbulmun Trail, named after the indigenous peoples of the area, will allow you to observe the wonders of Australia's endemic flora and fauna. Starting in Kalamunda, 45 minutes east of Perth, the trail passes through eucalyptus forests where snakes abound. Along the way, you can also see many rare animals, poisonous cane toads. This route has another social aspect that makes it truly Australian. in campsites, you can meet tourists from all over the world and Australians who travel for weeks to test themselves and get to know the unique places they live in.

Copper Canyon, Mexico

Best choice for: those who want to see wildlife and local culture. Length: about 65 kilometers with a vertical height difference of 6 thousand meters.
Copper Canyon, about 1500 meters deep, is one of the best places for hiking, especially due to the thermal springs at its bottom, an ideal opportunity to recuperate during long hikes. The path through the canyon and back lies in places where rivers meet on the way, and requires the skills of crossing such obstacles. There are also steep detours where ropes are needed. The Tarahumara inhabited the canyons long before the conquistadors and continue to live there according to ancient tradition.

The Undiscovered World also organizes trekking through the Copper Canyon in Mexico.

Western Highland (West Highland), Scotland

Best choice for: Anyone who is in decent shape and wants to feel the taste of remote mountain areas. Length: 155 kilometers from Milngavie to Fort William.
The trail goes through the Scottish Highlands, which helped the Scottish highlanders in antiquity to stop the onslaught of the Romans and maintain their independence throughout history. At times, the route may seem very long and windy, but along the way you can admire the rocky peaks and the fabulous beauty of the Glencoe Gorge, climb the Devil's Staircase Pass (ascent 700 meters above sea level and descend) and pass by the calm Loch Lomond.

Great Himalayan Way, Nepal

Best choice for: epic adventurers. Length: The Nepalese part of the route spans 1,700 kilometers in the high Himalayas and is divided into ten relatively easy-to-travel sections. With good weather, the entire journey can be covered in 4-6 months if everything goes according to plan. Although the concept of the Great Himalayan Way (GHT) is new, the hiking route has been known for a long time. In fact, the VGP is not a track, but a vision that connects the alpine way through the Himalayas - through India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and - along existing footpaths and ancient trade and pilgrimage routes. Remaining just a concept in other countries, in Nepal the VGP has been made a reality: the 1600 km adventure route includes difficult trails near many of Nepal's 8000 m peaks, including Everest, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Annapurna and Kanchenjunga . Along the way, the trail passes through famous peaks and passes, including a trio of passes. Sherpani (6146 m), West Kol (6148) and Amfu Labst (5845) between Everest and Makalu


"Unknown World" also organizes on various routes

Shipwreck Bay, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

Best choice for: Almost any traveler. It's an easy hike in good weather and the perfect family adventure. The route goes mainly along the Pacific coast.. Length: 3 2 kilometers from the beach of Rialto to the forestry on Lake Ozette. The place is not in vain dubbed "Shipwreck Bay". If you go up from Rialto Beach, you will pass the Norwegian memorial, erected in honor of 18 young people who died and were buried here in 1903 in the wreck of the sailing ship Prince Arthur, and the Chilean memorial, the burial place of dozens of other sailors who died in 1920- m as a result of the wreck of the ship WJ Pirrie. But not everything in this route is sad. The beaches, which are part of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, are full of life and change. Spend a few days here and you'll feel like you've traveled back in time before America knew Europeans. There are many raccoons along the coast. It is better to hang products at night higher.

Hayduke Trail, Utah and Arizona, USA

Best choice: for those who like to travel alone in the wild, lovers of red rocks. Length: over 1300 kilometers, the path is divided into 14 sections. The trail passes through six Colorado Plateau National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion. She climbs to a height of about 3480 meters on Mount Ellen near Capitol Reef, and then descends to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to a height of 550 meters.
If you can only get through one of them, choose the second one, covering 75 kilometers along the Colorado River and the Needles area of ​​the Canyonlands National Park. The trail crosses numerous highways and dirt roads, providing an opportunity to stock up on food and water.

"Unknown World" organizes

Benton McKay Trail, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, USA

Best for: Long trail hikers looking to replicate the founder's experience Appalachian trail. Length: 480 kilometers
The lonely, steep, sometimes foggy route starts at Springer Mountain in Georgia and crosses the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the way, there are eight protected areas, as the embodiment of the desire of its founder to preserve ecosystems without human intervention. This is a route for creative tourists. Because starts and ends at the Appalachian Trail and crosses it before entering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, forming a big eight, this allows hikers to take different trails.

International Appalachian Trail, USA, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, Spain, Morocco

Best choice for: Those travelers with experience of the Appalachian Trail who are looking for new adventures with a love of geology. Length: The current route is about 3,000 kilometers from the end of the Appalachian Trail in Maine to where the North American Trail ends at Crown Head, Newfoundland. Appalachian Trail- an attempt to link an ancient mountain range that crossed part of Pangea more than 200 million years ago before splitting into several mountain ranges. What remains of these peaks in North America has become the famous Appalachians of the United States, but few who have climbed the American Appalachian Trail will want to admit that the mountains continue in Canada and will not stop there. The remains of those mountains stretched from Labrador to Greenland and on to the European continent - Scotland, France, Spain, and even through Gibraltar to Morocco. MAT can be symbol of the globalism of the new millennium

Trek Santa Cruz, Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Best choice for: South American travelers and those interested in inca experience; lovers of high-altitude hiking trails other than the Himalayas. Length: over 48 km. While the Himalayas are the focus when it comes to high-altitude hiking, the Cordillera Blanca in Peru offers big-mountain retreats with much less hassle compared to routes in Asia. It is also a less touristy alternative for those on their way to Machu Picchu on the Road of the Incas.

Laugavegur route, Iceland

Suitable for: volcanologists and hikers who want to admire the wild beauty of Iceland.
Distance: about 80 kilometers. One of Iceland's most popular hiking trails was closed when the Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in the spring of 2010, blocking all air traffic over the Atlantic and Europe. A quarter of Iceland's population claims to believe in elves and other fairy tale characters, and if you walk through the hardened lava fields and see the mountains that you meet on this route, you will probably begin to believe in them too. These intricate landscapes with the ice caps of two glaciers and the stretching North Atlantic on the horizon will blow your mind. The road goes deep into Tormerk, a park where you can find very few trees, which are very rare in these places. Along the way, you can meet well-equipped huts and many locals. The final stretch of the path leads to the village of Skogar and the gorge, where you can see one waterfall after another, including the stunning giant Skogafoss waterfall, 60 meters high. If the volcano does erupt, then this route will be closed again or changed, so it's worth going to Iceland before it's too late.

What is tracking? Tracking- this is a hiking trip, during which tourists go light (well, or carry a very small backpack with them), and admire the beauty of the surrounding nature. Of course, a mandatory attribute tracking is a camera. This word has become fashionable lately, although its meaning is similar to that which we put into the concepts of hiking and mountain hiking.

Tracking is very popular in the West, and in Russia it is gaining more and more popularity. For trekking, unlike traditional hiking, it is not physical training that is important, but a good, positive mood. The main task of trekking is unity with nature and immersion in its natural beauty and silence.

To help you navigate the world of mountain hiking, we have prepared a selection of Top 5 mountain trekking spots in the world.

The "city in the sky" - Machu Picchu in Peru is undoubtedly one of the best places for trekking. Stunning Andean mountain scenery coupled with majestic views of the Aztec ruins will give you an unforgettable South American trekking experience. By the way, several hiking mountain tourist destinations are offered here.

2. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

kilimanjaro- the highest mountain peak in Africa, climbing which is a serious challenge. This potentially active stratovolcano rises to 5895 meters above sea level. Climbing up, you will overcome as many as 5 climatic zones. At the foot of the mountain you will find agricultural land, a little higher there will be forest, alpine meadows, deserts, and snow fields. In addition to this diversity, there is a wildlife charm with monkeys, buffaloes, and leopards in the lower rainforest zone.

3. Toubkal, Morocco

Mount Toubkal- the highest mountain of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and an ideal place for mountain trekking. These places are deservedly popular with European tourists. Almost all airlines make budget flights here, to North Africa. The view from the top of the High Atlas to the foot of the mountains and the Sahara desert is truly breathtaking.

4. Torres del Paine, Chile

Great views of Chile National Park Torres del Paine you could already see in many photographs and postcards. But to see this beauty with your own eyes is worth a lot. Trekking in the mountains of Chile will reveal incredible views of glacial landscapes, blue lakes and granite rocks.

5. Annapurna District, Nepal

Tourists in Nepal face a difficult choice when it comes to trekking – where is it better to go: Annapurna or Everest. From a trekking point of view, we would recommend Annapurnu. This route will offer you a greater variety of landscapes, and besides, it will cost less. It offers 20-day itineraries with hikes in the Himalayas and overnight stays in charming cozy houses. Here, as well as in Kilimanjaro, the change of climatic zones is clearly visible - from subtropics to arid deserts.

Trekking- this is the same hiking, but carried out in rough or mountainous terrain. Pursues recreational purposes. Trekking can be sports tourism if included in a climbing event.

The history of trekking begins with Nepal and with Russian by origin, but a subject of Britain, Boris Lisanevich. It was he who organized everything to open this country for mass visits by foreign tourists and attracted trekking to this, which implies a mountain holiday, characterized by activity and comfort.

Tracking is, first of all, a movement towards something unknown. But a movement that is not necessarily tiring and enjoyable. Such a trip gives tourists the opportunity to admire nature and people who are in a natural environment.

Trekking is a democratic activity. The routes that are proposed to be overcome are always within the power of ordinary healthy people and do not limit the latter in age. In general, everyone can pass them. Another thing is that someone will do it in one day, and someone in a few.

Go trekking, usually in groups. Those who have sufficient experience go together and even alone.

Trekking mode

The hike involves movement within 4 ... 6 hours. This time includes both rest and stops to review something remarkable on the route. Be sure to start each day with an early rise and end with an early bedtime.

This mode necessarily leads to a healing effect for tourists. It does not appear immediately, but for 2-3 days. Trekking participants become much calmer, stop fussing, you can see blissful smiles on their faces in the morning.

Features of the movement along the route

Porters are always at the head of the group - people who carry the things of the trekking participants. They are followed by a guide-leader who leads and is in charge of the group. Next are the tourists participating in the hike.

Each of the latter goes along the route at a speed that is comfortable for him. This leads to the fact that the whole group can stretch along the path, and, with strong differences in physical fitness, and strongly. At the end of the chain of tourists walking along the route, another guide is moving.

Every morning, before the start of the movement, all trekking participants agree on common collection points. These are usually places where a joint snack, rest is arranged.

Porter

This is a profession practiced by the people of Nepal, mostly Sherpas living in the northwestern part of the Himalayas. The remuneration they receive for carrying the cargo includes free accommodation and meals. They spend the night in special rooms, separate from the owners. They also eat separately.

Relationships with porters have developed over the years and include the following:

  • they are not invited to a common table;
  • they are not given cigarettes, alcohol;
  • they are not helped to pack the goods;
  • they are not pitied, they are not expressed sympathy;
  • they are given a reward every day in the evening or at the end of the whole campaign;
  • they can be tipped, but not more than a daily reward; this is considered the best gratitude from the owner;
  • they can leave something from the old and unnecessary property, including that which was used in the campaign;
  • porters always wait for their owners at the pronounced forks in the route, in all settlements.

Pros and cons of tracking

Traveling, especially in nature, is always useful. Especially in trekking, this is done slowly, without extra effort, without much stress. Hiking routes are chosen convenient, safe. In addition, you can always choose a path that is guaranteed to be within your power.

Like any other journey, trekking can see a lot of beauty and previously unknown. In addition, it does not limit the time, how much you will inspect all this. In addition, colleagues and porters will always be waiting for you on the way, in the agreed places.

There are practically no downsides to trekking. They can be considered an increased danger of routes - after all, the trip is carried out in mountainous areas. People who are not accustomed to such a relief can be injured, unable to withstand the thinness of the air. But all this can be solved when choosing a route, if, of course, you really evaluate yourself.

Trekking contraindications

Trekking, although a comfortable journey, is associated with an increased load on the body and the absence of the benefits of civilization near. If this is unacceptable and important for you, the trip can turn into a real test.

There are also medical indications that impose restrictions on participation in mountain hikes. You cannot participate in tracking:

if you suffer:

  • some disease that is in an acute form;
  • cardiovascular diseases, in particular, hypertension of the 3rd degree, circulatory failure above stage IIA, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, aneurysm of the aorta, heart, blood vessels, heart rhythm disturbance;
  • thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, tendency to hypercoagulability;
  • violations of the functions of the endocrine glands;
  • kidney diseases, for example, stones in them, renal failure, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis;

if you have:

  • malignant neoplasms, accompanied by severe pain that cannot be coped with;
  • mental deviations with which it will be difficult for you to get along with the team;
  • problems with the respiratory system; these include diseases of the active form of tuberculosis, respiratory failure, bronchial asthma, allergies caused by plants, pollen of flowers;
  • diseases associated with the liver.

Clothes, shoes

Equipment must be approached responsibly and thoroughly. It is necessary to take everything that may be needed in trekking and ensure the comfort of travel. Shoes and clothing should be fitted to the body, not interfere with movement.

Cloth

As clothing for trekking, you need at least to be equipped with:

  • a fleece suit that you will need for sleeping and comfortable pastime in the evening;
  • two pairs of T-shirts, sports socks;
  • light trousers; they are usually made of microfiber, have detachable legs; the latter is important for movement during the day, in the heat;
  • light windbreaker; it is needed in the morning, when it is usually fresh in the mountains;
  • a cape-raincoat, but only one that has a “hump”, under which a backpack will be located on a hike;
  • sleeping bag;
  • a down jacket - you will need it in the evening, when it gets cold;
  • fleece hat and gloves.

Shoes

Shoes in trekking are very important - after all, you have to move through the mountains, fragments of stones, rocks. Usually tourists use mountain boots that have a hard sole. They should be already worn, be on the leg and not fidget when moving.

In addition to boots, walking shoes are also taken along the route. For relaxation, light sandals are used - in them the legs rest on halts.

Tracking routes

Trekking in Nepal

This is the country from which trekking began. It contains the Himalayas and many other mountain peaks, among which there are many wonderful valleys, rivers, lakes. Here you can find a variety of trekking routes that will be within your power and that will bring you unprecedented experiences. One of them is a view of Annapurna.

Only trained tourists can go on this route - it has a high level of difficulty. It is open to those who wish all year round, with the exception of three months: April, March, December. The route itself runs from the city of Pokhara, where all participants gather, and to the Annapurna base camp. It also includes the return trip. The duration of the route is 8 days, the length is 80 km.

Pokhara is the city of Nepal, from which it is best to get to Annapurna. Here the participants find a guide who will accompany the group, a porter for their belongings (if necessary), issue a travel permit, buy the missing equipment.

Departure from Pokhara is usually early in the morning. An hour later they get to the village of Naya Pool, from which the "Annapurna Sanctuary" is the closest. To better navigate the route, it is better to purchase its map right away.

The route to Annapurna Base Camp is well marked and maps have been issued and sold. It is furnished with white marker stones. Everything is arranged in such a way that you can completely do without a guide. Getting lost along the route is problematic.

Guesthouses or guest houses were built along the route. The distances between them can be covered in an hour, so staying overnight under the open sky is simply impossible. The trail runs along the “gurung steps”, which were arranged by local residents for some of their purposes long before organized tourism. In general, these are steps that are made of stones and have different heights and widths. This, in general, is not very convenient and creates certain inconveniences for tourists climbing the mountain. In addition, the steps are unreliable, so walking on them requires constant attention and caution.

On the "steps of the gurungs" tourists rise to the mark of 3500m. Then you have to go along the ordinary path, rising all the time up to the "Annapurna Sanctuary". This area is surrounded by eight-thousander mountain peaks on all sides, which create simply dramatic landscapes.

It is not worth spending the night in Machapucharra, which is located halfway to the "Annapurna Sanctuary" - everything here is often flooded with fog. It is better to tighten up and climb immediately to the final road, for which it will still take about a couple of hours. Upon arrival at the camp, you must eat garlic soup, which will help you overcome altitude sickness more easily.

Having seen enough of Annapurna, they begin the descent, which runs along the route of the ascent, but only in reverse. It is worth staying overnight at the springs located near Jinu Danda. Having plunged into them before going to bed, you will feel how fatigue leaves the muscles tense from the previous days.

The end of the route will take you back to the city of Pokhara. The magnificence of the eight-thousand-meter ring will remain in your memories, and the Machapucharre glacier, whose shining tail is visible from the city, serves as a reminder of it.

Trekking in Turkey

This country is full of mountains, magnificent places for recreation. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many trekking routes in it, which are annually passed by thousands of local residents and vacationers who come from all over the world.

One of the most popular trekking trails is the Lycian Way with a visit to Cappadocia. It is organized 1 ... 2 p. per month, groups with more than 7 people participate in the hike.

The route is for those who prefer not to freeze during the campaign. In spring and autumn, sometimes the temperature on it during the day is not more than + 30 ° С, at night - above + 10 ° С. The sea also does not lag behind, maintaining a temperature of about + 16 ° C. The latter allows seasoned hikers to even swim while trekking. To all why, people participating in the campaign can eat plenty of fresh fruits, which are taken from trees and bought at local markets.

The Lycian Way is a very long route - 509 km. It can be completed in about 30 days. Ordinary travelers choose some segment on it, pass it, and then return to subsequent periods and continue to explore the trail further.

The route is interesting, firstly, because of the mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate. On it, travelers can get acquainted with the history of the Lycian civilization, which is distinguished by its original culture, language, architecture, and writing. By the way, the route in some sections completely coincides with those ancient routes along which Alexander the Great at the head of the army passed.

The Lycian trail allows tourists to see the real Turkish hinterland. There is no hotel and tourism business here, the unhurried real life of people is visible here. Here, the inhabitants talk to you sincerely, not trying to get something from you. In some villages you can see how olives are marinated in the old fashioned way, taste salted feta cheese made in the traditional way from goat's milk.

Trekking in the Caucasus

Those wishing to relax in peace, enjoy the beautiful views while hiking - a direct road to the Caucasus. There are mountains all around, crossed out by numerous gorges. There are beautiful waterfalls and many amazing settlements.

One of the trekking routes in these parts runs through the territory of Mountainous Ingushetia and you can take part in it on weekends. The duration of the trip is 3 days; it is simple and does not require special physical training and is carried out in groups of 2 people. Children over the age of 10 can also take part.

Mountainous Ingushetia is a part of the republic where Ingush history has been preserved to this day. This is a region full of legends, ancient towers, beautiful landscapes, mineral springs, purest mountain rivers.

According to the trekking program, which lasts 3 days, tourists will visit the iconic sights of the republic. Among them are Egikal, the Erzi castle complex, Vovnushki, the Dzheyrakh Gorge.

Trekking or hiking is one of the most popular types of outdoor activities, because on foot you can go to places where you can’t go on a horse or ATV, go where there are no raftable rivers. The most popular trekking in Altai. In Altai, there is a network of hiking trails that has developed since Soviet times, which is constantly expanding. Every year there are more and more tourists on the popular trekking routes to Belukha. This forces customers and travel companies to create new offers. After all, one of the values ​​of trekking is relaxation in a chamber atmosphere in a small group. Despite the development of technology, hiking will never lose its popularity.

Trekking in Crimea

The closest to Moscow and a very popular trekking area is Crimea. It is only 2.5 hours by plane from Moscow to Crimea. The advantages of trekking in the Crimea are obvious: it can be combined with seaside holidays, you can choose whether to spend the night in tents or in hotels, you can choose routes of varying difficulty. The trekking season in Crimea is quite long - from April to November. Hiking tours to the Crimea in spring and autumn are the most popular, as not hot weather will make the trip more comfortable.

Hiking tours in the Caucasus

Trekking in the Caucasus will amaze you not only with beautiful mountain landscapes, but also with a large number of historical monuments. Various peoples have lived in the Caucasus since ancient times. Christianity and Islam, various architectural styles intertwined here. In the mountains you can find battle towers and unusual burial structures. Trekking trips by Adventure Guide take place only in safe areas of the Caucasus, which have long had a reputation as tourism centers: Dombay, Elbrus, Arkhyz, Ingushetia. Try hiking in the Caucasus.

The trend of recent years is trekking without a backpack. This is no longer a classic hike. The backpack is either transported on escort horses, or trekking is a radial walk out of the hotel. On such trekking you can take children with you. These are not classic hiking trips, where each participant must carry all their equipment and food, but a modern hiking trip. Especially popular is trekking without a backpack in Altai to Mount Belukha. In the Caucasus, trekking does not at all resemble classic hiking, as tourists often live in hotels and guest houses.

Hiking tours in Altai

Hiking tours to Altai will allow you to better understand yourself, find new friends and experience all the romance of hiking tourism. In recent years, hiking in Altai has become much more comfortable for travel than before. On some routes, it became possible to rent horses for the transport of goods, so as not to carry a heavy backpack. The most popular places for hiking are the Belukha mountain area, Multinsky and Shavlinsky lakes. Traveling to the Mongolian and Kazakh Altai is less popular.

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