It is not uncommon to hear that someone was vacationing on Lake Teletskoye. It has recently become a popular holiday destination for those who love fresh air, mountains, and pure untouched nature.
General characteristics of the object
Teletskoye Lake, whose camp sites are waiting for guests both in summer and winter, is the largest body of water in the Altai Territory. Its depth reaches 330 meters. It is thanks to this that Teletskoye is called the younger brother of Baikal. In the local dialect, it is called Altyn-Kol, which means "golden lake". According to legend, at the bottom of it lies a large gold ingot, which an angry Altaian threw there during a famine: he went around the whole region, but could not buy anything with it.
Despite the popularity of the destination, tourists have not mastered Lake Teletskoye yet. Rest can be spent only on its northern part. True, you can swim to the South Coast by boat or drive an off-road vehicle through the pass. It is especially beautiful there because of the lack of development, civilization has not yet touched these places, on the south coast you can truly enjoy the wild nature. Orient althe shore of the lake is now part of the Altai Reserve. The two largest waterfalls of the lake are Korbu and Kishte. Tourists also like to watch the waterfalls on the Third River. The undoubted advantage that Teletskoye Lake has is the price of vacation, it is available to almost everyone.
Resting on this lake will be most enjoyed by those who love a measured and calm pace of life. There are no noisy nightclubs, urban entertainment, but any tourist can retire with nature, enjoy its beauty. But on Lake Teletskoye there is a place for activity. Those who wish can always go on an excursion or go fishing, which is very popular here. The low water temperature (even on the warmest days it does not rise above 10 degrees) does not allow swimming - this is the only drawback that Lake Teletskoye has.
Tourist centers, recreation centers
The main tourist bases are concentrated in the place where the river Biya originates (the village of Artybash). Most of the tourists who went to Altai rest here.
Source
This is a tourist campsite on the Biya River (Russia, Altai Republic, Lake Teletskoye). The base is fully equipped. On the territory there is a sauna, billiards, karaoke bar. There are also playgrounds for sports, you can rent bicycles. Guests are accommodated in cozy cedar houses and cottages. They look very tempting, because they are built from natural wood. Big plus - you can stay with pets, so there will be noproblems, where to leave the pet during the holidays. The cost of living depends on the quality of the house, conditions. The lowest limit is 400 rubles. per day per person.
Pearl
For those who like a more civilized holiday, there are also well-maintained comfortable hotels, for example, "Pearl". The three-storey cottage is located on the very shore. Each floor has living rooms where you can spend the evening listening to music, singing karaoke or playing billiards. On the territory of the hotel there is a bathhouse with a swimming pool and a cafe. The cost of living - from 500 rubles.
Golden Lake
Teletskoye Lake is a holiday for those who want to go in for sports and improve their he alth. This recreation center fully meets this requirement. Residents of the complex can play tennis, volleyball, ride bicycles. Horseback riding, walking, water or bus excursions are also offered. You can rent a boat and swim in the expanses of Lake Teletskoye. And in the evening you can take a steam bath, take procedures in a phytobarrel, get a massage session. The cozy cafe offers a wide menu of local and Russian cuisine. A big plus of the recreation center - children under 5 years old stay free of charge. The lower price limit is 350 rubles (in summer houses).
Eden
The large hotel complex accommodates guests in three cottages and summer houses. From entertainment - hunting and fishing, excursions. On the territory of the base there is a he alth complex with a phytobarrel, a massage room, a sauna, a swimming pool. In winter you canice skating, snowboarding, skiing. Lake Teletskoye is also very beautiful in winter, so the Edem Hotel is an excellent option for a vacation at this time of the year. Living conditions here are very comfortable, which leads to a higher cost, which varies from 800 to 2000 rubles per day. Children under 5 stay free.
Artybash
Located in the village of Artybash (Russia, Altai Republic, Lake Teletskoye) 400 meters from the coast. You can also relax in this hotel complex both in summer and in winter. From entertainment - skiing, sledding or bagels, snowmobiles. In summer, you can go on one of the excursions. The hotel complex has its own restaurant, gazebos, barbecue areas.
Natural attractions of Lake Teletskoye
Teletskoe Lake, whose camp sites offer various kinds of excursions, is famous for its natural attractions, the main of which are waterfalls. Kishte waterfall, although not very large, but very beautiful. You can get to it by boat. It is visible only from the water surface, it is impossible to get close to it by land. Kishte is very full-flowing. By the way, it is located along the way, just 4 kilometers from the highest Korbu waterfall. It is also located on the eastern shore of the lake and is part of the Altai reserve. Usually tourists are brought to it on boats. To the village of Artybash - about 30 kilometers, the distance is quite decent. To see the beauty of this natural monument, you will have topay a small fee that goes to the arrangement of the territory. About 30,000 tourists visit Korba every year.
Another waterfall with a very beautiful name Ayu-Kechpes, which means "bear will not pass" in local. A stream of water falls from an 80-meter cliff, but it is not very full-flowing and flows down in cascades. The beauty of Ayu-Kechpes is best appreciated from the water, and at a fairly large distance from the object itself.
The Forty Sins Waterfall is shrouded in legend. Now it is not known who gave it such a name, but it is believed that if you stand under its jets, then forty sins are washed away from a person.
Also, tourists often visit the cascade of waterfalls on the Third River. The thing is, they are very easy to find. You can go hiking on your own, without guides and guides. From the village of Artybash you can walk. There are three kilometers on a good asph alt road, and then you will have to overcome a small section of a forest path. The waterfalls here are not so majestic, but there are many of them, they flow down in cascades.
In addition to water, there are also mountain attractions on Lake Teletskoye. For example, stone mushrooms. Lake Teletskoye (the map clearly shows this) is surrounded by rivers that flow into or flow out of it. Stone mushrooms are located 50 kilometers from the mouth of the Chulyshman River. They are high peak-shaped cliffs, on top of which there are stones.
Excursions to Mount Kibitek are very popular, because its slopes offer stunning views of Lake Teletskoye. Tourist bases located inthe immediate vicinity of this mountain will certainly offer tourists to go on a guided tour.
Another interesting place is Stone Bay. This is a small bay, which can be reached on foot from the village of Iogach, and only 4 kilometers from Artybash. The shores of this bay are completely covered with boulders of various sizes, which is why it is so popular.
Location of objects
Teletskoye Lake (the map clearly demonstrates this) has a very interesting shape, which is not surprising for a lake of mountainous origin. All resorts clustered on the northern coast, near the villages of Artybash and Iogach.
