• At Mongolia’s western reaches lies a wilder and more unpredictable landscape dominated by the craggy peaks of the Altai Mountain range.
  • The Teletskoye Lake is the largest lake in the Altai Mountains and in the Altai Republic and has a depth of 325m and a surface of 233km.
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  • After the death of Roerich, one of the peaks of the Altai mountains was named in his honor. Today, climbing to its top by horse costs about 1000 rubles.
  • Fauna of the Altai Mountains. A diverse fauna inhabits the mountain range. The Siberian ibex inhabits the steep slopes while the argali prefers the gentle slopes.
  • The Altai Mountains are located in the very heart of Russia — near the Russian border with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China.
  • In the Altai Mountains, there are many intra-basins of different heights with cold mountain lakes. Altai is often called “Russian Tibet” or “Siberian Alps”.
  • Due to its crystal-clear turquoise-blue water, surrounding mountains and rich flora and fauna, it is often called “Baikal's little brother”. The Altai Mountains are...
  • During our trip to Siberia we stayed at Belokurikha, a charming town that is the perfect starting point for any winter adventure in the Altai Mountains.