Introducing Towards Mt Belukha
Tiny Tyungur village sits in an appealing valley. Although lacking viewpoints itself, it's the normal staging point for treks towards Mt Belukha (4506m), Siberia's highest peak. Surrounding valleys and lakes are among Russia's most spectacular but access requires strenuous guided hiking.
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The road to Tyungur branches off the northern Chuysky Trakt at Cherga and crosses a delightfully isolated, mostly forested area via Baragash. After the high grasslands of Ust-Kan, there's a brief glimpse of the distant white-tops from the Kyrl- yksky Pass as the road descends into the Koksa Valley. Though less dramatic than the Chuysky Trakt, the landscape is attract- ive with bucolic meadows framed by hills and bluffs.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
