The greatness of the mountains of Ingushetia

The route passes through the border area. Check-in to the territory of the Dzheyrakh gorge through the border checkpoint with the provision of a passport. Only citizens of the Russian Federation are allowed without restrictions. For foreign citizens, including citizens of the CIS countries, it is necessary to issue a border pass, submit documents 45 days before the date of arrival.

For your convenience, we will arrange and send the completed application to the relevant border authorities ourselves. To do this, send your details (a copy of your passport, visa to the Russian Federation (if available), residence address, contact phone number).

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

The Republic of Ingushetia is located on the northern slopes of the Caucasian Ridge, in its central part, in a zone of favorable climatic conditions with a pronounced continental climate.

The main amount of precipitation falls on the mountain slopes and in the foothills. As a result, a so-called rain shadow is created in the hollows at the foot. The northern slopes receive more than 1000 mm of precipitation per year, and the basins in the "rain shadow" are only about 440 mm. Summers in most of the territory are moderately warm and humid. It is much drier and warmer in the intermountain basins. The average monthly temperature in July and August varies from 7.3 to 20.3 °C. The absolute maximum air temperature is 34.4 °C.

The monetary unit is the Russian ruble. It is better to have cash on the route. In cafes, restaurants, shops and hotels, payment is made in cash. After serving in cafes and restaurants, it is customary to leave a tip of -10% of the order amount.

There are ATMs of Sberbank of Russia in Ingushetia:

• 57 D.Lyanova str., in the ARMKHI tourist complex;
• 37 D.Lyanova str., DZHEYRAH (24-hour).

Sberbank has branches only in Nazran and Karabulak.

In the republics of the North Caucasus, the majority of the population professes Islam, as a result, defiant behavior, disrespect for elders, very open and vulgar clothes, excessive attention to others (especially to women) are not accepted here, the manifestation of loving feelings in public (gentle touches, caresses, kisses) is condemned. It is not necessary to address strangers of the opposite sex on the streets, speak loudly and obscenely, drink alcoholic beverages on the street. Caucasians always react negatively to such obvious violations of local moral principles. Therefore, we recommend that you show caution and respect for the traditions of the republics.

In Ingushetia, it is forbidden to touch strange women; it is not customary to ask the opposite sex: "Where is the toilet?". It is not customary to let women pass ahead and hold out their hand when they meet. You can make gifts for children. Obscene language and vulgar clothing are considered disrespectful behavior. During the Azan, the call to prayer, it is better to be silent, you can not walk across in front of the worshipper. It is worth photographing people, especially women, only by asking for permission.

The local population communicates in Russian, but the mountaineers often use Ingush speech in conversations with each other.

The age limit for tour participants is at least 12 years old and at least 65 years old. If the age of the tourist exceeds 65 years, the decision on his participation in the tour program is made on the basis of a questionnaire. When booking a tour, we ask you to reflect information about your health and physical fitness as accurately as possible in the questionnaire.

The tourist is fully responsible for intentionally hiding information from the organizers about diseases that can lead to irreversible consequences. We have no right to control your health status. Therefore, we are not responsible for accidents that occur as a result of your body's reaction to physical exertion and elevation changes.

Before the start of the tour, every tourist must undergo a safety briefing and sign for it.

The first aid kit is at the guide's disposal, at any time and in any place, the guide has the opportunity to contact the rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Pharmacies are available in cities and towns. A first aid kit is also provided for vehicles. It is necessary to have specific individual medications with you. We recommend taking the necessary set of medicines with you: medicines used for problems of the gastrointestinal tract, medicines used for colds, remedies for headaches, nausea.

Nazran ambulance station Address: 7a Bakinskaya str., tel. +7 (8732) 22-70-53, +7 (8732) 22-72-25.

The single emergency call number is 112. The call is free for the subscriber, even if there is a negative balance on his account. From a landline / cell phone, the fire service and rescuers 01/101, the police 02/202.

Fire and rescue unit No. 5, Dzheyrakh village, Borova str., 16, tel. 8(8734)331161.

Search and rescue team "ARMKHI", 386430, RI, Sunzhensky district, Dzheyrakh village, Borova str., 15; tel.8(8734)33-10-33.

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Ingushetia - Magas, D. Malsagova str., 34.

The duty officer of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia by phone 8 (8734)55-19-67.

The unified helpline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Republic of Ingushetia is 8 (8734) 55-99-99.

On most of the route there is a cellular connection of MTS, Beeline, Megafon operators, which works without interruptions. The hotels provide free internet access via Wi-Fi.

We remind you that roaming is available when you are in the territory of the republics of the North Caucasus. To clarify the terms of the roaming service, you need to contact your mobile operator.

On the website of your mobile operator, you can choose any tariff that suits you for communication. Tourists will also be able to purchase a local SIM card.

Travel is organized by minivans, minibuses or off-road vehicles (Niva, UAZ), depending on the number of people in the group and the quality of the roads. Each vehicle has a first aid kit. During the journey, stops, rest, walks, picnics are expected. Smoking is not allowed on buses, stops in prohibited places, protected areas.

In case of violation of the Rules of travel in transport, the representative of the company (the driver) has the right to drop off the violator at the nearest traffic police post. In this case, compensation for the cost of the voucher and transport is not made.

Local guides with many years of experience in the region will work with you on each section of the tour. We believe that thanks to our guides, the tour has become so eventful and rich in discoveries. Their professionalism and friendliness will help you feel the ancient breath of this land. They say that without a guide, even a short trip is just overcoming distances, with a guide it is already a journey.

The tourist should know that the guide has the right to: take the necessary measures aimed at ensuring the safety of participants, up to changing the route or early completion of the program due to natural hazards and other circumstances, as well as, if necessary, providing assistance to the victim. To separate the group in an emergency situation, based on the actual availability of forces and means, the specific situation and the maximum probability of completing the tasks of eliminating the accident.

The guide has the right to remove the participant from the route for non-compliance with safety regulations.

You have purchased a ticket and you know that the mountains are a place of increased danger to the health and life of urban residents trapped in the natural environment. In the mountains, the weather changes very often. There are thunderstorms, strong winds, low and high temperatures, rock and ice collapses, mudflows. A person is affected by the difference in heights, temperatures, increased ultraviolet activity of the sun and other factors.

• It is necessary to protect yourself from the sun. Remember that the mountains have high levels of solar radiation. You can get a burn even on a cloudy day. The eyes must be protected with sunglasses with a protection level of at least 3. It is mandatory to apply daily sunscreen with maximum protection factor to all exposed areas of the body (hands, face, ears) before going on the route.
• Do not allow overheating or hypothermia. You should be dressed according to the current weather and temperature conditions.
• When going out on a route, even on a sunny day, be sure to take a raincoat with you. The weather in the mountains can change dramatically.
• Take care of your feet! Take measures in advance against corns: take only comfortable, worn shoes for tracking; before going on the route, as a preventive measure, stick a patch on all problem areas in advance. Use special trekking boots with a durable sole and ankle support to minimize the risk of injury when walking on rough terrain.
• Be careful among the thickets of hogweed (when its leaves get wet from dew, this plant becomes extremely poisonous. You may get a chemical burn, which takes a long time and painfully). You need to have closed clothes, long sleeves, pants so as not to get burned, this will also save you from sunburn.
• Inform the guide-instructor in a timely manner about the deviations of your well-being from normal. Have a personal first aid kit with you, tailored to your individual needs.
• Alcohol consumption is not recommended during the trip, and the use of narcotic and psychotropic substances is also prohibited. This can lead to a sharp deterioration of your well-being in high-altitude conditions, disruption of the acclimatization process and other adverse consequences. In case of violation of this rule, the responsibility for the consequences lies with the tourist.
• Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly. Do not eat meat dishes that have not been subjected to thermal treatment. If you eat in a restaurant, keep in mind that national cuisine can be spicy, fatty and unsuitable for your stomach. Do not eat mushrooms, berries and other plants.
• With extreme caution, buy alcoholic beverages that are not factory-made (homemade wine) from private individuals, as they may be of poor quality and harmful to health. We ask you to observe moderation in drinking alcohol.
• Do not go unaccompanied for walks, picnics or to visit unfamiliar people.

Staying in the wild is always associated with a number of potential dangers.

• Movement during the active part of the tour must be carried out strictly along the path indicated by the instructor guide; it is unacceptable to try to "cut" the path, choose your own, etc. without the consent of the instructor guide. In mountainous areas, keep a close eye on the road and look at your feet, especially after rain.
• In case of unauthorized deviation of the tourist from the established route and independent implementation of trekking, climbing or crossing, as well as any other actions, the participant undertakes obligations to comply with personal safety measures.
• Do not make amateur ascents to high ground (especially cliffs), crossings over crayfish, canyons, etc. This may turn out to be much more difficult than you initially thought, and lead to an accident. Do not climb boulders and rocks, do not approach the edges of cliffs and river banks, do not drop stones from steep slopes.
• When walking the route, pay attention to where you step on, if you step on a snake, it can bite you. Remember, snakes attack only for the purpose of self-defense.
• On the route, tourists should be disciplined, follow the instructions and commands of the head, provide assistance in difficult areas, do not overcome them without reconnaissance, do not show daredevilism and do not panic in difficult, extreme conditions.

Insurance is not included in the tour program.

You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

• Meeting: Meeting on the day of arrival at Magas airport at the exit of the arrival hall with a sign "The greatness of the mountains". Group transfer at 16:40 (recommended flights: a/c "Victory" at 16:20). We will inform you in advance of the number and brand of the bus, the phone number of the guide, the driver. Meeting contacts are transmitted 5 days before arrival.
• Departure: 10:00 — group transfer to Vladikavkaz airport for flights at 14:00 or 13:20 (Pobeda airport, Ural Airlines). For tourists arriving/leaving at other times, individual transfers can be arranged for an additional fee. The surcharge for the individual transfer "Vladikavkaz airport hotel" starts from 2500 rubles per passenger car.