Sunday, October 12, 2008

Dombai - a heaven for mountaineers

Dombai is a popular mountaineering center of the North Caucasus. Dombai is often called “the heart of the highlands” This small area, spread in the Teberda reserve, is an ideal place for tourists and mountaineers from all over the world. No other place on the planet has such a natural wealth as Dombai.

Dombai is a climatic recreational area which is located in a hollow at the foot of the northern slopes of the Caucasian Mountains. The first homes and alpine camps were built here in 1964.Tourists can find here wonderful meadows, mountain rivers with pure water, waterfalls and glaciers, which make this place really incredible. There are some Russia cruises to go to Dombai. You can also find great Russia tours and flights to Russia.

Dombai is also famous for its mineral waters, which cure various kinds of diseases and illnesses. All year round tourists can come here for climate therapy, as the air of Dombai is pure.

Another popular place for alpinists is Tunka Range in Sayan Mountains. Beginning from 1960-esRussia alpinists made elevations to the mountains there. Mountaineering season begins in the end of October. By March numerous waterfalls in canyons cover with thick ice and turn in icefalls, so it is a great time for ice climbing.

Mountaineers from different parts of the world visit both Dombai and Tunka Range and find them perfect.

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