The Russian Federation is rich in unique resorts. One of them is Teberda, which is located on the mountain slopes of the Caucasus in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. This he alth resort is famous not only for its crystal clear air and mineral springs, but also for its stunning natural monuments and attractions. Teberda combines three districts: Lower and Upper Teberda and the resort city itself.
City of Teberda
Villages of the Caucasus always beckon travelers with mild climate, clean air and beautiful nature, one of such attractive cities is Teberda. Sights known all over the world are its healing springs, unique climate and mountain air. Numerous recreation centers and sanatoriums have been built in Teberda, where people suffering from respiratory diseases are treated.
This resort town is home to the Central Estate of the Teberdinsky Reserve, which houses a museum and a zoo. Museum guides will not only acquaint their visitors with the nature of the reserve, but also with their interesting stories and stories will help to truly fall in love with it. The zoo is verydiffers from the usual format for everyone - only a brown bear sits in a cage, and the rest of its inhabitants live in fenced-off meadows and hills of the reserve.
A walk to the trout farm, located in the village of Verkhnyaya Teberda, will be no less interesting. Two types of trout and several other types of fish are bred here. Those who wish can taste a variety of fish dishes prepared by experienced Caucasian chefs right in front of visitors.
Tours
The city of Teberda is the starting point for many hiking trails that pass through the most famous and beautiful places that Karachay-Cherkessia is rich in.
Reserve
The resort of Teberda, the sights of which are described above, is located in the biosphere reserve of the same name. Filled with clean air, shrouded in sunlight, permeated with the murmur of rivers and streams, it invariably attracts travelers to its domain year after year. More than 1,200 species of vascular plants, about 500 species of fungi, about 750 species of mosses and lichens, and about 100 species of terrestrial algae grow on the territory of this high- altitude reserve. 45 species of mammals run through the meadows and hills of the reserve, more than 220 species of birds soar into the sky, and numerous fish, reptiles and amphibians swim in the rivers and lakes.
One of the main highlights of the Teberdinsky Reserve is its numerous lakes, most of which are located at an altitude of more than 2000 meters above sea level. Baduk lakes are the most famous and beautiful natural reservoirs of this region. Like most lakesIn Karachay-Cherkessia, they are 200 to 1000 years old and appeared as a result of the melting of glaciers. Numerous rivers flow down steep mountain slopes from snowy peaks, forming huge rapids and mighty waterfalls.
Sentin Temple
Fans of historical and architectural sights will like an excursion to the Sentinsky historical and architectural complex, which includes the temple itself and the buildings of the convent. The Sentinsky temple, built by the Alans in the 10th century, is one of the oldest in the Russian Federation.
This architectural complex is located in the mountains above the village of Nizhnyaya Teberda, the sights have been perfectly preserved to our time, despite their more than venerable age. The temple was built in the style of cross-domed limestone architecture on the site of an ancient pagan sanctuary, its height is about 10 meters, the remains of frescoes dating back to the 11th century are well preserved on the walls. In the 19th century, an Orthodox women's monastery was built next to the temple, which, unfortunately, was destroyed in the Soviet years. Later, the nuns reconstructed part of the cloisters and the temple, slightly distorting, however, its original form.
Shoan Temple
Shoan temple is another Christian shrine that Karachay-Cherkessia hides in its mountains. Built in the 10th century in the Byzantine tradition, it has preserved on its walls numerous inscriptions from various eras in Russian, Armenian, Georgian, Arabic, Greek, the remains of a beautiful decorative painting,tribal sign-tamgas of the peoples of the North Caucasus. Unfortunately, most of these artifacts, which have come down to us through the centuries, may soon disappear forever, crumbling from the walls.
Djamagat Narzan
Recreation in Teberda involves walks in natural attractions in the vicinity of the resort. One of the most popular tourist routes is a trip to the Dzhamagat Narzan - mineral springs located in the valley of the Goraly-Kol River. There are two ways to the spring, but most tourist groups use the one that runs along the route of the former canal to the Jamagat river valley.
The tour route is simple, it is accessible to absolutely everyone. A leisurely walk through the fields and forests will be completely tireless, filled with the singing of birds and the murmur of the river, the warm sun and the ringing air. All kinds of shades of greenery of valleys and trees, bright colors of flowers and berries, grazing horses and cows, a crown of mountain peaks on the horizon and a high clear sky create a feeling of an unreal and fabulous picture, where travelers got completely by accident, passing through an invisible veil between worlds.
The springs are located at an altitude of 1813 meters above sea level. The water in them is slightly mineralized, clean, slightly carbonated and unusually tasty. Its healing and rejuvenating properties are legendary.
Shumka river and waterfall
Teberda is the starting point for another interesting route. Sights and legends will open to travelers who set off on a hike toShumka waterfall.
The tour route goes first along the highway to Dombai, then along the bridge over the Shumka River - a small tributary of the Teberda, falling noisily down the stones, behind the bridge the path runs along the river between centuries-old fir and beeches of mixed forest. At the rocky shore, you need to go to the right bank of the Shumka, from here a steeper ascent begins. Further, the road requires attention and caution, because. large boulders stand in the way. To the right of the boulders is the steep Rock of Love, about which there is a sad and beautiful legend that tells about the tragic fate of two loving people. From here, the waterfall is not yet visible, but its noise is already heard, increasing with every meter. And now the Shumka waterfall opens before the admiring gaze of travelers. Powerful streams of water break down from a stone ledge and fall from a height of 12 meters with great noise, heard throughout the area. There is no further way - it is cut off by almost sheer cliffs covered with lichen and moss. Here you can just sit by the waterfall, inhaling the water dust raised by a cloud above the turbulent stream, and plant the virgin nature of the gorge, gathering strength to move back.
Dombay
Fans of skiing can go to Dombay, which is located 20 kilometers from the city called Teberda. How to get there? The fastest and easiest way is not a taxi, but you can also take a regular bus. Despite some shortcomings (queues at the lifts and a small number oftrails) Dombai is rightfully considered the pearl of the Caucasus. Magnificent landscapes, hospitable residents and an atmosphere of calm and comfort invariably attract numerous guests to the resort.
Mountain and beautiful Teberda! The sights of this wonderful land, created by nature itself over many centuries and millennia, amaze with power and splendor. Clean air, healing springs, snowy peaks and flowering valleys are the constant components of a wonderful holiday in this famous Caucasian resort.
