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Trekking in Ingushetia is a delightful trip to the land of towers and high mountains with trekking in the Dzheyrakh gorge.

This canyon has the highest concentration of attractions: there are more than 160 ancient tower complexes, three waterfalls, and unique sanctuaries hidden from prying eyes high in the mountains.

A tour to Ingushetia is not only exciting, but also safe, because there is a Russian border post near the Georgian border, vigilantly guarding the peace of the country's guests and local residents. If you are tired of the noise of the city, you want peace and quiet, then trekking in Ingushetia will bring untold pleasure and leave only the best memories!

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Geduko Thermal springs

Take a dip in thermal water, which cleanses the human body, relieves stress, rejuvenates and gives a boost of energy!

Ancient tower complexes and fortresses

We will visit the most famous sights of this amazing region

Waterfalls

Let's admire the pearl jets, rapidly falling from a great height, filling the surroundings with freshness and ringing noise!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Geduko thermal springs, Jeyrakh gorge, Armkhi resort
11:30-12:00 (Moscow time) Gathering of the group at the railway station of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance from the city) and at the airport of Mineralnye Vody (near the main entrance).
Transfer by bus to Ingushetia (260 km, about 4 hours).
From Mineralnye Vody, a comfortable minibus starts towards the fabulous land where tower builders lived in ancient times.
On the way, the group will stop at the Geduko thermal springs.
The water temperature in the springs reaches about 30 degrees Celsius.
The mineral water that fills the pools of the complex gushes from the bowels of the Earth, so bathing in it is pleasant, useful, enjoyable and energizing.
Bathing accessories (swimsuit, towel, slippers, hair clip) should be put in a separate bag in advance and taken with you to the bus cabin.
In the evening, the group will arrive at the Armkhi resort and settle in a cozy hotel.
The active part of the route: 2 km.
Day 2 - Magas City, Alan Gate, Concord Tower, 9 Towers Memorial
We are going to the city of Magas, the youngest and youngest city in the Republic.
There are not only many modern buildings, but also several interesting sights.
On the way to the city, we will pass through the beautiful entrance arch — the Alan Gate.
Then we will visit the Tower of Concord.
The height of the tower is 100 m!
And it can be seen from almost any part of the city.
On the first floor of the tower, we will look at the curious exhibits, and then climb to the very top.
From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city and the distant, snowy peaks of the mountains.
There is a glass floor on the upper tier of the tower, check yourself if you can walk on it.
The next object on our way is the Memorial of Memory and Glory in Ingushetia, which is simply called the 9 towers.
The memorial is divided into several zones: here you will see a colonnade, a fountain, cavalry and, of course, unusual 9 towers, chained together.
Active part: 5 km, duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - Salginsky gorge, Magoy-Jel tower, Lyalakh, Hani, Gu, Salgi tower complexes
If you want to bring home more photos from your tours in Ingushetia, then it's time to start shooting, because trekking continues!
Today, travelers will find the Salginsky gorge, which we will reach by transport.
On this day, we will see the Magoi-Jel guard bastion and go to visit the ancient tower complexes of Lyakh, Khyani, Gu, and Salgi, where Ingush life once boomed.
If you have bought a tour to Ingushetia for the May holidays, then trekking along this route will reveal to the traveler the beauty of nature, awakening from a long winter sleep – there will be blooming trees and the first flowers decorating the local mountains.
Active part of trekking: 16.3 km, altitude difference 1940-1510-1940 m, route duration 7-8 hours.

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Day 4 - Table Mountain, Myat-Seli Temple
On this day, we leave early in the morning for Beini village. Today our tour to mountainous Ingushetia will continue with an ascent to the sacred Table Mountain.
This trekking is challenging, but it all pays off with stunning views from the cliff!
Our plans are to climb the plateau of Table Mountain and approach the temple of Myat-Seli.
It is rumored that a deity lives on this mountain, responsible for the good weather.
And the locals still come here to get the favor of this god.
From the temple of Myat-Seli, you can see the incomparable panorama of the resort town of Armkhi and the Dzheyrakh gorge.
The picture that opens up to tourists is good at any time of the year!
Active part of the tour: 12.1 km, altitude difference 1580-2510 m, route duration 9-10 hours.

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Day 5 - Terra Incognita. Erzi Tower complex, Tsey-Loam Pass, Egikal Towers, Assinsky Canyon
Today, the tour will take you through the most remote and authentic corners of the republic: we will see a pearl waterfall, ancient towers and mysterious sanctuaries.
We will travel by public transport all day, but we walk quite a bit.
First, we will visit the famous Erzi tower complex.
The medieval fortress has recently been restored, but at the same time preserving its authentic appearance.
The ancient bastions keep an unusual secret – the Eagle of Suleiman, a statuette cast from bronze in the Arab Caliphate, was once found on the territory of Erzya.
It happened in the eighth century AD, and how the sculpture got into the fortress is still a secret.
The next destination is the Tsey Loam Pass.
This is a giant observation deck with a magnificent view of the Caucasian Ridge, the handsome Georgian Kazbek, the frozen Shan rock, as well as Mount Tsei Loam, the pearl of the region.
This is the first time travelers will see this mountain so close!
Next, the tour will take us to the Egikal and Vnushki castle complexes, the hallmark of Ingushetia.
Also today we will admire the sanctuary of Thaba-Yerdy and take a look into the Assinsky gorge, where the beautiful Assa River boils, smoothly rolling over huge boulders.
Here is the Eka-Chozhinsky waterfall, almost 40 meters high, which is the most accessible natural attraction in the region.
Today is going to be a very busy day! Tired and satisfied, we return to the hotel in the evening.
The active part of the tour: 6.5 km, the route duration is 8-9 hours.

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Day 6 - Lyazhginsky Waterfall, Falkhan and Metskhal tower complex
On this day, trekking runs to the Lyazhginsky waterfall.
It is incredibly beautiful in the rays of the sun, turning the waterfall into a diamond scattering.
Next to the Lyazhginsky stream there is a cascade of mini waterfalls flowing directly from the cliff.
Then we walk to the Metskhal and Falkhan castle complexes.
Today we are not in a hurry, we are contemplating a lot, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the mountains of Ingushetia.
The Falkhan Tower complex is perfect for this!
The towers here are very fragile, it seems as if they were frozen in front of you for a moment.
There are several crypts here, which are very similar to the famous buildings in Ossetia – the Dargavs necropolis.
Since there are only a few crypts here, we affectionately called them "dargavsiki".
If a tour to Ingushetia is planned in the fall, then you can enjoy ripe, yellow cherry plums on the territory of the ancient city of Falkhan!
Active part of trekking: 11.1 km, elevation difference 1240-1120-1320-1120-1470 m, route duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 7 - Departure
In the morning we say goodbye to the Dzheyrakh gorge.
Transfer to Mineralnye Vody.
13:30-14:30 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody, departure home.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking. Trekking is walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of active recreation involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

The route passes through forest trails, dirt roads, alpine meadows, large and small stones. The routes will have an altitude difference of 350 to 630 m per day.

On one day of the route, the altitude difference will be 930 m. Climbing up 350-630 m is about like climbing 110-210 floors.

The route runs at an altitude of 950-2500 m.

Route length: 53 km.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Upscale

The tour involves accommodation in one of the hotels, guest houses or buildings of the Armkhi hotel complex: 2-, 3-bed rooms, room amenities.

The Chaika Building: April 20-26.
Turk Building: July 06-12, August 17-23.
Main building: April 27 - May 03, September 21-27, October 05-11.

Possible 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room — surcharge for the entire holiday period:

April 20-26, July 06-12, August 17-23 - 10,000 rubles.;
April 27 - May 03, September 21-27, October 05-11 - 11,000 rubles.

Children's discount for tourists up to and including 14 years of age is 20%.

Travel dates	The cost without the promotion
April 20 - April 26, 2024	50 800
April 27 - May 03, 2024	62 400
July 06 - July 12, 2024	54 800
August 17 - August 23, 2024	54 800
September 21 - September 27, 2024	56 400
October 05 - October 11, 2024	56 400

Armkhi Ingushetia Hotel with direct access to the ski slopes located in the village of Armkhi.

It offers a restaurant, a shared lounge and a garden. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool. There is a permanent reception and currency exchange on site. Guests can cook in the shared kitchen.

Each room has a balcony with city views. All rooms at the Armkhi Ingushetia Hotel have a private bathroom.

Some rooms have a seating area. Bed linen is provided.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the Armkhi Ingushetia Hotel.

This 3-star hotel offers a sauna (sauna and swimming pool at the hotel for an additional fee). A children's playground is available on site.

Stepantsminda Village is 18 km away, while Vladikavkaz is 31 km away. Vladikavkaz Airport is 57 km from Armkhi Ingushetia Hotel.

Hotel accommodation in double and triple rooms, in-room amenities, Wi-Fi. Towels are provided. There is no hair dryer.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 14 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

road crossings along the route;
accommodation in the Armkhi hotel complex: 2-, 3-bed rooms;
meals (on all dates except April 27 - May 03, 2025): buffet breakfasts (day 2-7), lunches (day 3-6) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets);
meals on the tour April 27 - May 03, 2025: buffet breakfasts (day 2-7), lunches (day 3-6) in the form of dry rations in the mountains (sausage, cheese, tea, cookies, chocolate, sweets), dinners (day 1-6);
entrance tickets to the thermal springs;
entrance tickets to the Erzya Nature Reserve;
group equipment rental: boilers, gas burners (for making tea for lunch in the mountains in the period June-August), a group first aid kit;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
nutrition:
- on all dates except April 27 - May 03, 2025: lunches on day 1, 2, dinners;
- Dates April 27 - May 03, 2025: lunch on day 1, 2;
sauna and swimming pool at the hotel;
if necessary, an additional payment for 1-bed accommodation in a hotel room from 10,000 rubles./ the entire rest period;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

Bathing accessories (swimsuit, towel, slippers, hair clip) should be put in a separate bag in advance and taken with you to the bus cabin.

The list of equipment for tours from April 20 to May 10 and from October 25 to November 15:

The air temperature during this period:

early morning and evening +1...+5C;
in the afternoon +7...+13C.

If the winter was snowy, in May we will still walk on snow in the gorges.

At the end of October, the first snow may already fall in the gorges. In this case, you should have insulated trekking shoes.

Check with the instructor for up-to-date information about the weather in Ingushetia and the presence of snow in the gorges a week before the tour.

We draw your attention to the rules of choosing clothes for the trip: in the Caucasus, you can wear trousers and T-shirts. Shorts and T-shirts should not be taken for a trip to the Caucasus.

hat, gloves;
jacket. The air temperature in the gorges in the early morning and evening is +1...+5C, in the afternoon +7...+13C.;
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
thermal underwear;
Buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a headdress or scarf.
warm running trousers;
lingerie;
socks;
trekking shoes up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below
trekking poles. Sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. Physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with knees, joints and overweight must have trekking poles;
if necessary, the club provides trekking poles for rent;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
camera/video camera and charger. In several gorges along the route that enter the border zone, it is forbidden to use a quadcopter for filming;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses;
thermos flask (volume 0.5-0.75 l);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, plate. In the mountains, tourists drink tea from a mug that comes with a thermos or take a separate mug. The plate is useful to put sliced and small foods (vegetables, cheese, olives, etc.) into it during lunch. The mug and plate should be non-breakable;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (volume 25-35 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (fleece, raincoat, thermos, etc.), as well as public products for lunch, which are issued by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
headlamp (for trips in September, October). The daylight hours become shorter in autumn, so sometimes a flashlight can be useful on the route in the evening;
cash;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch.

The list of equipment for tours from May 11 to October 25:

hat, gloves;
cap / panama hat;
jacket. The air temperature in the early morning and late evening is +8...+12C.;
fleece. We recommend taking 2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
lightweight long sleeve shirt. The shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning;
Buff. Protects the neck from burning, can be used as a headdress;
running trousers;
lingerie;
socks;
trekking shoes up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel);
swimsuit;
for girls on request: a dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
trekking poles. Sticks significantly reduce the load on the knees. Physically strong and healthy tourists are recommended to have sticks with them. Tourists who have problems with knees, joints and overweight must have trekking poles;
if necessary, the club provides trekking poles for rent;
passport / birth certificate of the child. It is mandatory to have the original documents (not a copy);
camera/video camera and charger. In several gorges along the route that enter the border zone, it is forbidden to use a quadcopter for filming;
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor);
hairbrush;
sunglasses;
thermos flask (volume 0.5-0.75);
0.5L plastic bottle (for drinking water on the route);
toilet paper (useful during the day, on the route);
mug, spoon, plate. In the mountains, tourists drink tea from a mug that comes with a thermos or take a separate mug. The plate is useful to put sliced and small foods (vegetables, cheese, olives, etc.) into it during lunch. The mug and plate should be non-breakable;
wet wipes;
thread, needle;
backpack for walking (volume 20-25 liters). The backpack contains the tourist's personal belongings (fleece, raincoat, water bottle, etc.), as well as public food for lunch, which is issued by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
podpopnik;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, hygienic lipstick;
cash;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, patch.

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Reviews

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Yuri

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25 Mar, 2025

The tour was very well organized. The transfers from the airport and railway station to the campsite, as well as from the campsite to the hiking trails, were smooth and convenient. The campsite itself was comfortable, with rooms equipped with showers and TVs. What impressed me the most, however, was the drying room on our floor! The weather in this region changes rapidly, and almost every day, our group got caught in the rain. Drying clothes and shoes while hiking can be a real challenge, back in Altai, after getting soaked in rain and snow, I was never able to fully dry my clothes, as it rained every night, and they only dried once I got home. Here, that problem was completely solved. A special thank you to our guide, Roman, an experienced mountain tour expert, a fascinating and cheerful companion, and undoubtedly a true mountain romantic. He went above and beyond to bring our diverse group together, chatting with everyone during the day and organizing engaging activities in the evenings. He shared captivating stories about his native Krasnoyarsk region, the Sayan Mountains, local customs, and legends, as well as personal anecdotes. Roman carefully selected routes based on the weather and terrain, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of the group. Roma, thank you so much!

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