In the Krasnodar Territory there is an amazingly beautiful corner of wildlife called the Lotus Valley. Every year, hundreds of tourists flock here to admire the most beautiful pink flower. Surely many are wondering how the lotus valley was created in the Kuban?
A bit of history
This paradise, located in the Akhtanizovsky Estuary near the villages of Golubitskaya, Peresyp and Starotitarovskaya, was formed gradually.
Even at the end of the 30s of the last century, the scientist S. K. Troitsky was the first to try to plant an exotic Indian plant in the Krasnodar Territory, using the seeds of the Astrakhan region for this. However, only after two decades of painstaking work on selection, in the 60s of the twentieth century, the experiment ended successfully. And all thanks to the efforts of the scientist A. G. Shekhov. It was he who was able to cultivate a flower in the Kuban River Delta. Twenty years later, in the Akhtezian estuary, not far from the city of Anapa, a lotus valley appeared.
When to travel
It should be noted that if you want to enjoy the spectacle of blooming lotuses, then you need to come to the Ahtesian Estuary from mid-July to early August, although it all depends on the air temperature: it also happens that flowering lasts until early autumn.
What is the lotus valley
It should be emphasized that the lotus valley occupies an area equal to 2 km2 at the place where the Kazachiy Erik river joins the Akhtanizovsky estuary. The latter extends over 150 km2.
Certainly, a truly picturesque place - the lotus valley. How to get to it? Surely this question haunts a huge number of travelers.
To be fair, it should be said that this is impossible to do by land: the only way is to rent a boat or a motorboat and sail along the Kazachiy Erik River, which is 20 m deep and about 32 km long. Of course, many will be interested to know that this ecosystem was created artificially, so the inhabitants of the flora and fauna here are well known to us: snakes, turtles, herons, gulls, eagles and even pelicans. These places deservedly received the name "Kuban jungle".
Beginning tourists will be very useful information that the Lotus Valley in the Krasnodar Territory is not the only place in our country where this exotic flower grows. There are also lotus plantations in the Astrakhan region and the Far East.
Tours
Of course, it is easier to get to the destination "Valley of Lotus" in Akhtanizovsky estuary with sightseeing tours. Their cost is quite acceptable for a person with an average income. The price of a trip to the lotus valley is on average 2000 rubles. It includes travel, a walk to the destination and access to the He alth Island territory. Fishing and wine tasting are available for an additional fee.
Scenic places of Taman
Currently, a whole arsenal of travel companies offer trips to the Lotus Valley. For example, you can choose a small farm located on the coast of Kazachy Erik as a starting point. There is also a famous hill called Oak Market nearby.
Experts believe that this is an unformed mud volcano. Here, during the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the slave trade was carried out, which is why the territory was called the market, and the adjective "oak" was assigned to this place because oaks grew here. In addition to these massive trees, there is a huge abundance of medicinal herbs around, of which there are more than a hundred species. The world of flora and fauna is rich and amazing in this natural area. Many plants, such as mulberry, viburnum, acacia and others, are listed in the Red Book.
Tourists can taste savory fresh fish dishes at the local canteen. The fact is that in the Cossack Yerik River, there are a huge number of pike, catfish, pike perch, rams, perches and so on. Every tourist cantry your luck at fishing in these places. The fish you catch will be cooked immediately.
After a hearty lunch, travelers go to the piers and rent boats to get to the Lotus Valley.
The distance from the "Oak Market" to the destination can be overcome in 20-40 minutes. It all depends on the speed of the floating vessel. On average, the tour "Anapa: Lotus Valley" lasts about 5 hours. It is optimal to choose morning excursions. As already emphasized, each travel agency has its own itinerary. Some tours include wine tasting after a trip to the Lotus Valley, others visit watermelon or melon fields. Some tour operators combine admiring lotus flowers with swimming in the Sea of Azov, so the duration of such an excursion is approximately 9 hours.
Tourists usually stay in the Lotus Valley itself for no more than half an hour. This time is enough to capture these picturesque places with a camera or video camera, as well as swim surrounded by lotuses and water lilies.
How to get there on your own
Of course, every Russian should at least once in his life see the earthly Eden called "Valley of the Lotus". “How to get to this natural wonder by car?” - ask motorists and all those who prefer to relax "savages".
Yes, of course, you can do without travel packages and go to the lotus valley on your own "iron horse". To do this, you need to get toresort town of Anapa. Then the route will run along the Temryuk-Strelka highway. Having reached the bridge, which is laid across the Kazachiy Erik River, you need to turn onto the exit and continue driving, following the signs "Lotus" up to the pier where the sailing ships are.
Fans of traveling by train can take a train ticket to the village of Dzhemete.
If you want to get to your destination as quickly as possible, because you are tired of many hours of traveling by road, you can use air service by taking an air ticket to Anapa. It will not be difficult to get further.
Undoubtedly, the Lotus Valley in the Krasnodar Territory is a real paradise for tourists. Don't leave him unattended!
