Trekking in Ingushetia

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Travel to the land of towers and sanctuaries, high mountains and waterfalls. If you want peace and quiet, then trekking will bring untold pleasure. You will enjoy the flowers in the Alpine meadows and feast on cherry plums.

You will make a trekking trip to the sacred mountain, which is difficult; you will contemplate the fragile towers of Falkhan; you will discover dargavsiki, a small necropolis. You will also take a look into the gorge, where the river gently rolls over boulders.

Location

Russia, Stavropol Territory, Mineralnye Vody

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Tour highlights

Thermal springs

Take a dip in the mineral-rich water, relax and cheer up.

Melodious song of waterfalls

Admire the pearl streams falling from a great height

The capital of Ingushetia

In Magas, visit the 100 m tall Concord Tower and climb to the very top

Ancient towers and fortresses

Visit the most famous places of this amazing region

Petroglyphs

Explore the ruins of ancient cities, where Ingush life once boomed.

A trip through the pass

In Tsei Loam you will find a giant observation deck, from which you can see the Georgian Kazbek

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Thermal springs, Armhi resort
11:30-12:00 Gathering of the group at the Mineralnye Vody railway station near the main entrance from the city and at the Mineralnye Vody airport near the main entrance.
Transfer by bus to Ingushetia 260 km, about 4 hours. A comfortable minibus starts in the direction of the fabulous land, where the builders of the towers lived in ancient times.
On the way, the group will stop at the Geduko thermal springs. The water temperature in the springs reaches 30 degrees. The 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 is 2 km.

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Day 2 - Magas: Alan Gate, Concord Tower, 9 Towers Memorial
We are going to the city of Magas, the 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 a beautiful 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 the way is the Memorial of memory and glory, 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, an unusual 9 towers chained together.
The active part is 5 km, duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 3 - Salga gorge, Magoy-Jel guard bastion and tower complexes
If you want to bring more photos home, then it's time to start shooting, because trekking continues!
Today you will find the Salginsky gorge, which we will reach by transport.
Let's take a look at the Magoi-Jel guard bastion and visit the ancient tower complexes of Lyakh, Khyani, Gu, and Salgi, where Ingush life once boomed.
If you bought a tour for the May holidays, then trekking along this route will reveal to you the beauty of nature, awakening from a long winter sleep — there will be blooming trees and the first flowers decorating the local mountains.
The active part is 16.3 km, the altitude difference is 1940-1510-1940 m, the route duration is 7-8 hours.

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Day 4 - Table Mountain, Myat-Seli Temple
We will leave early in the morning for Beini village, today our tour 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!
The active part is 12.1 km, the altitude difference is 1580-2510 m, the route duration is 9-10 hours.

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Day 5 - Terra Incognita. Erzi Tower Complex, sanctuary and waterfall
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, and walk quite a bit.
We will visit the famous Erzi tower complex. The medieval fortress has recently been restored, but at the same time its authentic appearance has been preserved.
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, but 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!
The tour will take us to the Egikal and Vnushki castle complexes, the hallmark of the republic.
We will admire the sanctuary of Thaba-Yerdy and 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. We return to the hotel in the evening.
The active part is 6.5 km, the route duration is 8-9 hours.

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Day 6 - Lyazhginsky Waterfall, Falkhan and Metskhal tower complex
Trekking 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.
We walk to the castle complexes of Metskhal and Falkhan. Today we are not in a hurry, we are contemplating a lot. 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 the tour is in autumn, then you can enjoy ripe, yellow cherry plums on the territory of the ancient city of Falkhan!
The active part is 11.1 km, the elevation difference is 1240-1120-1320-1120-1470 m, the route duration is 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

Trekking is walking through mountainous (rough) terrain. It involves daily climbing and dropping heights (ascents and descents).

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

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

The route runs at an altitude of 950-2500 m. The route length is 53 km.

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in the Turk building of the Armkhi hotel complex: 2-, 3-bed rooms with amenities.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 61,400 rubles.

Single occupancy is possible — 16,000 rubles /surcharge for the entire rest period.

A hotel in the village of Armkhi. It features a restaurant, a communal pool and a garden. An outdoor swimming pool is also available. There is a permanent reception and a currency exchange office on site. Guests can cook in the shared kitchen.

Hotel accommodation in 2-, 3-bed rooms, room amenities, Wi-Fi. Towels are provided. There is no hair dryer. Each room has a balcony with city views. All rooms at the hotel have a private bathroom. Some rooms have a seating area. Bed linen is provided.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the hotel. It is possible to visit the 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 the hotel.

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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 in the Terk building: 2-, 3-bed rooms;
nutrition:
- breakfast buffet (day 2-7);
- lunches (day 3-6) dry rations in the mountains: sausage, cheese, tea, biscuits, chocolate, sweets;
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 from June to August, group first aid kit;
the services of an instructor-guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
Meals: lunches on day 1 and 2, dinners;
sauna and swimming pool at the hotel;
the surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 16,000 rubles/the entire rest period;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

The list of equipment for tours from April 20 to May 10.

The air temperature during this period is +1...+5C in the early morning and evening, +7...+13C in the afternoon. If the winter was snowy, we will still walk in the snow in the gorges in May. Check with the instructor for up-to-date weather information one week before the tour.

In the Caucasus, you can wear trousers and T-shirts. You should not take shorts or T-shirts for a trip.

hat, gloves, jacket;
2 fleece: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second is a clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt, thermal underwear;
The buff protects the neck from burning, and can be used as a headdress or scarf.
warm running trousers;
underwear and socks;
trekking shoes up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel) and a swimsuit;
trekking poles. The 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 their knees, joints, and excess weight must have trekking poles. If necessary, the club provides trekking poles for rent.;
for girls optional: dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
the child's passport / birth certificate must have the original (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);
a comb and sunglasses;
thermos flask (volume 0.5-0.75 liters);
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 and 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 food for lunch, which is provided by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
tourist hoba seat;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, lipstick;
head lamp (for trips in September, October). The daylight hours get shorter in the fall, so sometimes a flashlight can be useful on the route in the evening.;
cash money;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-aid.

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.;
2 fleeces: one for walking on the route (it gets a hiking smell quickly enough), the second is a clean and fresh fleece for walking in the hotel;
T-shirt;
A light long sleeve shirt will protect your arms and neck from burning;
The buff protects the neck from burning, and can be used as a headdress.;
running trousers;
underwear and socks;
trekking shoes up to the ankle and above;
flip-flops (for walking in a hotel) and a swimsuit;
for girls optional: dress for a photo shoot on the background of mountains;
waterproof clothing or raincoat from the middle of the thigh and below;
The child's passport / birth certificate must have the original documents.;
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);
trekking poles. The 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 excess weight must have trekking poles.;
a comb and sunglasses;
thermos flask (volume 0.5-0.75);
0.5 L 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 products (vegetables, cheese, olives, etc.) into it during lunch. The mug and plate should be non-breakable.;
wet wipes and 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 provided by the instructor (the weight of the products is 400-600 grams);
tourist hoba seat;
shoe dryers;
sunscreen, lipstick;
cash money;
individual first aid kit. Required: elastic bandage, Band-aid.

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