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  Altay Mountains Travel Guide:
Olkhon island on Baikal lake
Where to Go at Altay Mountains — Information about the best and most interesting destinations: Beluha mountain, Aktru glacier, Katun river, Chuysky Trakt. [read here]

Open-Air Festivals: The Sun Vibes Festival is the biggest electronic music open-air in Siberia. Takes place 22 - 24 July on the shore of Katun river, Altay Mountains. More info
VII International festival of ethnic cultures "Life Water"
is taking place at Altay on 15 to 17 July. There will be ethnic music performances, art installations, debates. More info: a_blok@mail.ru (Alexandra Blok), +7 (3832) 223-996

Altay Banya What to Do at Altay:
A list of activities you simply can't miss: including banya, rafting, making a fire, and more...
 
Aktru, Altay Transport:
What transport to choose, where to find a driver with his own car, how the local buses operate...
 

Guide to Russia Features:
Trans-Siberian Trans-Siberian railway guide
Guide to the Trans-Siberian railway, travel information about all the cities on the way, useful advices. 
Altay Mountains Guide / Navigation:
See the Map of Altay

Or choose a destination:
Katun River
Beluha mountain
Aktru Glacier
Chuysky Trakt
Teletskoye Lake
 
Altay Travel Services:
Altay Tours at Altay:
Trekking, rafting, Russian banya, new winter tours to Altay mountains
(click here)
 
Russian visa Russian Visa Support:
Russian visa support online: $30 US, no restrictions, 1 month to 1 year validity [order here]
 
Train Tickets Train Tickets:
Online train ticket reservations, low prices for Trans-Siberian [order here]
 
  Altay Mountains Guide Contents:
 

Introduction to Altay: What is Altay • Weather • History • Interesting Facts • People of AltayFlora & Fauna


Map of Altay Mountains: All the main cities, sights, rivers, and lakes are shown.

Where to Go at Altay Mountains: Guides to the most interesting places on Altay Mountains: maps, descriptions, accommodation, practical information.
 
 

 
 
Travelling to Altay: Practical information, how to get to / from Baikal, how to travel around the lake.

Activities & Tours: What kind of activities you can involve in at Baikal, recommended tours information and descriptions

Photo Gallery and Stories: Best photographs of Altay Mountains, travel stories. You are welcome to participate too!
 
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