With the onset of the warm season, hundreds of thousands of people are looking for a place to relax to their taste. Sunny sea beaches, hiking trails, untouched nature, extreme flights and rafting, cyclocross - all this can be found in the vast expanses of Russia. Every year more and more tourists are attracted by the foothills and ridges of Altai. Ancient tracts, beautiful wildlife, clean air, clear water - these are the key indicators for a doubting traveler.
Origins
There is an opinion of archaeologists that in ancient times Altai represented the shores of the inland sea. It, experts say, was in the center of a single continent. And this part of the land had favorable conditions for life. This is evidenced by the fact that these places, including Lake Utkul, are home to ancient unique samples of flora and fauna. The Altai Territory is rich in reservoirs that bear traces of antiquity. Among them are s alty, mineral, alkaline and fresh. No other place in the worldsuch a variety of forms neighbors.
Recreation options
Thus, blue clay was found in one of the Zavyalovsky lakes, which rejuvenates the skin and the body. Near Kolyvan, a chilim plant has been preserved, which grew millions of years ago. The cave is decorated with a waterfall. And one of the Spring Lakes has s alt water, similar in composition to the filling of the Dead Sea. Bathing in it is useful for the treatment and prevention of various diseases and skin rejuvenation.
Seven Karakol lakes make up a complex of glacial origin. They are located at different levels of the stepped system, connected by a single channel. The water temperature in them does not exceed 10 degrees Celsius, so few dare to swim there. The shores are surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
Another similar option is Pink Lake. It got its name due to a special type of plankton, which gives the surface a light pinkish tint. There, the thickness of the liquid is so dense and s alty, a person does not drown in it. The bottom is covered with a bark of s alt, so you should walk on it carefully.
Altai has a huge variety of lakes. Lake Utkul, unlike many reservoirs in the foothills, is surrounded by steppes that tourists may find boring. However, people say that the endless steppes also have their own charm. In addition, this vast expanse of water is valued mainly for the abundance of fish and the tranquility of nature.
The water in the Gorkoye reservoir is distinguished by high mineral properties. A real find for vacationers isAya. This lake is located in a hollow on the surface of the terrace. Landscapes around - mountains, alpine meadows, taiga forest. The water is warm there, there are comfortable beaches.
Fish place
Utkul Lake (Altai Territory) is popular with residents of neighboring cities and guests of the region. The reservoir has a large area - about 10 square meters. km. Its shape is elongated for almost 11 km, with a width of 1.5 km. The depth at some points is 10 meters, there are also shoals, but the main space goes under water by 3-5 meters. The coastline is mostly swampy. Adjacent to a pine forest from the north and northwest.
There is a lot of fish there, but it is most convenient to catch it from a boat, since access to open water is limited from the shore. In the first half of the last century carp, bream, silver carp and other species were bred here. Therefore, those wishing to catch large and rare fish are advised to visit Lake Utkul in the Altai Territory. Fishing in these places will be an unforgettable experience for beginners and experienced anglers.
"Native" to these places are roach, perch, pike and other types of fish. They also reach record sizes here. The Bulanikha river flows into the lake, and the river comes out. Utkul. Thanks to this, there is no stagnation of masses, which contributes to the natural purification and renewal of flora and fauna.
Properties of water
Avid fishermen note the heterogeneity of the bite, which is difficult to associate with some external factors. However, at the right time, you can catchtrophy-sized fish. Also, Lake Utkul (Altai Territory) can change the transparency of the water, which is very important for successful fishing. At the same time, in different areas, the strata can have excellent visibility or turn out to be of varying degrees of turbidity. Because of this, the plans of lovers of a good catch often suffer.
During the hunting season, hunters often visit Lake Utkul. The Altai Territory boasts an abundance of waterfowl and upland birds. Gamekeepers during the spring-summer period track the number of populations. Based on this data, a certain number of hunting permits are reserved.
Tips
Tourists who plan to visit various places of Altai by private transport, including Lake Utkul, are advised to travel by off-road vehicle. This condition is important, since there are few asph alt roads in this region. On flat ground, it becomes more difficult to pass after rain, and in mountainous areas it is difficult to drive in any weather.
