Trekking in Ingushetia

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Trekking in Ingushetia is a delightful journey 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 - Geduko thermal springs, Jeyrakh gorge, Armkhi resort
11:00-11:30 (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 the builders of towers lived in ancient times.
On the way, the group will stop at the Geduco thermal springs. The water temperature in the springs reaches about 30 degrees Celsius.
The mineral water that fills the pools of the complex comes 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 Armhi resort and settle in a cozy hotel.
The active part of the route: 2 km.
Day 2 - Furtoug waterfall, Furtoug Fortress, Beini Fortress
Today trekking in Ingushetia is planned for the ancient Furtoug village, near which a delightful waterfall splashes.
A long time ago, the great scientist Mendeleev himself looked at its silvery jets, to whom the world owes the appearance of the table of chemical elements.
After a photo shoot near the waterfall, the group goes to the Furtoug fortress, and then the way lies to the village of Beini.
The road is good because it is located on a certain elevation, so from here you can enjoy stunning views of the Dzheyrakh gorge.
The Armkhi River roars below, flowing along the bottom of the gorge and glistening with precious mother-of-pearl in sunny weather.
The road between Furtoug village and Beini is gradually gaining altitude.
It is very pleasant to walk along it and admire the unusual jade terraces resembling rice fields somewhere in Thailand.
The formidable wall of the Main Caucasian Ridge and the snow–white beauty of Georgia, Mount Kazbek (5033 m), are visible above the terraces.
In summer, a tour of Ingushetia will give tourists the brightest, greenest colors of foliage and mountain meadows.
But autumn tours to mountainous Ingushetia are wonderful because at this time of the year the branches of the bushes are dotted with berries, which enliven the photos with their colorful colors.
Along our route, the crimson rosehip and ruby barberry look especially charming against the background of autumn gilding.
In the evening, the road will lead the group to the village of Beini, where travelers will admire the ancient walls of the local fortress.
The active part of the tour in Ingushetia: 14.5 km, altitude difference 950-1580 m, trekking duration 7-8 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 tours in Ingushetia, then it's time to start shooting – because trekking continues!
Today, travelers will find the Salginsky gorge, the expanses of which we will reach by transport.
On this day, we will look at the Magoi-Jel guard bastion and go to visit the ancient tower complexes of Lala, Hyani, Gu, Salgi, where Ingush life once boomed.
If you bought a tour for the May holidays to Ingushetia, then trekking along this route will reveal to the traveler the beauty of nature awakening from a long winter sleep – there will be flowering trees and the first flowers decorating the local mountains.
The 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 the village of Beini, today our tour to mountainous Ingushetia will continue with an ascent to the sacred Table Mountain.
This trekking is difficult, 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 good weather.
And the locals still come here to get the favor of this god.
The incomparable panorama of the resort town of Armkhi and the Dzheyrakh gorge is visible from the temple of Myat-Seli. The picture that opens up to tourists is good at any time of the year!
The 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, Eka-Chozhinsky Waterfall, Thaba-Yerdy Sanctuary, Vnushki Towers
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. And all this is surrounded by incredible mountains!
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 – Suleiman's Eagle, a statuette cast in 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 point of travel is the Tsey-Loam pass.
This is a giant observation deck, from which the Caucasian Ridge, the Georgian handsome Kazbek, the frozen Shan rock, as well as the Tsey Loam Mountain, the pearl of this region, are perfectly visible.
For 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-Yerda and look into the Assin gorge, where the beautiful Assa River boils, steadily waddling over huge boulders.
The Eka-Chozhinsky waterfall, almost 40 meters high, is located here - the most accessible natural landmark of 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 duration of the route 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 rock.
Then we walk to the Metskhal and Falkhan castle complexes.
Today we are not in a hurry, we contemplate a lot, relax and enjoy the beauty of the mountains of Ingushetia.
The Falkhan tower complex is the best fit for this! The towers here are very fragile, it seems as if they froze 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" :). They look very impressive in the photo.
If a tour to Ingushetia is planned in the autumn, then on the territory of the ancient city of Falkhan you can enjoy ripe, yellow cherry plum!
Active part of trekking: 11.1 km, altitude difference 1240-1120-1320-1120-1470 m, route duration 6-7 hours.

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Day 7 - Departure from Ingushetia
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

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

The route is trekking. Trekking is walking through mountainous (rugged) terrain. This type of outdoor activity 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: 66.5 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: double, triple rooms, room amenities.

check-in on April 21-27, 2024 - accommodation in the Chaika building;
The rest of the tour dates in 2024 include accommodation in the main building of the Armkhi.

Single occupancy in a hotel room is possible — an additional payment of 13,000 rubles for the entire period of rest on the dates of April 21-27, 18,000 rubles on other dates.

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

Travel dates	Cost without a promotion
April 21 - April 27, 2024	50900
April 28 - May 04, 2024	58000
May 05 - May 11, 2024	58000
June 09 - June 15, 2024	58000
July 07 - July 13, 2024	58000
August 11 - August 17, 2024	58000
September 15 - September 21, 2024	58000
October 06 - October 12, 2024	58000

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

up 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 one of the hotels, guest houses or buildings of the Armkhi hotel complex: double, triple rooms;
three meals a day. Buffet breakfasts (day 2-7), lunches (day 2-6) 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;
lunch during the transfer on the 1st day;
sauna and swimming pool at the hotel;
if necessary, an additional payment for single accommodation in a hotel room from 13,000 rubles. for the entire period of rest;
insurance (optional).

It's important to know

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: 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: 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 chopped and small products (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 products for lunch, which are 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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