Dombay is a beautiful corner located in the North Caucasus. The unique beauty of nature, many attractions and accessibility all year round attract thousands of tourists.
Location
You can see all the sights of Dombay by visiting this wonderful resort located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic in the valley of the Teberdinsky Reserve. The total height is 1600 meters above sea level. A massive influx of tourists began in early 1925. And by 1960, by order of the government, the construction of a sports and tourist complex on this territory was approved.
The village is 230 km away from the Mineralnye Vody airport. You can get from the airport by bus or taxi. You can also get by train, for example, to Pyatigorsk or Nalchik. A bus to Dombai also runs from the railway station. Every tourist can come here forpersonal car. The resort has a developed infrastructure: hotels, cafes, campsites, parking lots, prepared ski slopes and lifts.
Sights of Dombai in summer
Despite the fact that most guidebooks position Dombai as a ski resort, you can visit it not only in winter, but also in summer. During this period of time there is no sweltering heat and the weather is fine, which makes long walking tours possible. Centuries-old fir forests, crystal clear lakes, snowy mountain peaks - all this can be seen by visiting the resort in summer or autumn.
The most popular are horse riding, cycling. As well as trekking and climbing on various mountain trails. Sunny weather combined with a mild climate and beautiful scenery makes this mountain resort very popular.
Teberda nature reserve
This reserve is part of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, namely the Karachay district. It is located on the territory of the Teberda river basin, which is a tributary of the Kuban. The area of the reserve is 69,535 hectares. The sights of Teberda and Dombay are the most popular and visited by tourists. It is here that a huge number of natural monuments are located. Each of them impresses with its pristine beauty. The purest rivers Teberda and Gonachkhir, transparent lakes impress even seasoned travelers. Here you can see glaciers, stunning in their power and volume: Ptyshsky, Amanauzsky, Alibeksky.
At the top of the mountainMoussa Achitara has an observation deck that offers amazing views of the surrounding landscape. In clear weather, the top of the majestic Elbrus is clearly visible from this place. A peculiar object of Dombai is a hotel, made in the form of an alien ship ("plate").
Moussa-Achitara Ridge
Considering the various sights of Dombai, one cannot but say about this place. In translation, the name of the ridge means "crying of Moussa". This is connected with an interesting legend. Once a thief named Moussa stole a flock of sheep and took them up the hill along a gentle slope. Climbing up, he sat down to rest and began to count the livestock, estimating in his mind the size of his own income. But then he discovered that on the other side the mountain was steep and rocky. Then he realized that he had no way forward or back. And wept bitterly.
Today, the observation deck of the ridge offers a view of the glaciers and peaks of Elbrus, the valleys of Teberda and Gonachkhir.
Turye Lake
The reservoir is spread between two glaciers: Alibek and Bilingual. The height of its location is 3 thousand meters. The lake is surrounded on all sides by greenery and flowers. Until mid-summer, the waters of the lake are frozen, and in the summer they have an unusual color. A snowfield descends to the very surface of the water, above which there is a glacier. All this forms snow grottoes, at the foot of which streams flow.
Amanauz Gorge
There are plenty of places to visitDombay. The sights located in the immediate vicinity of the village amaze with their natural beauty. The gorge is known for its sheer walls, canyons and waterfalls. The river Amanauz is the source of Teberda, the name in translation means "evil mouth". This gorge is considered the narrowest in Dombai. It offers picturesque views of the surrounding peaks. Another attraction, known as the "Devil's Mill", is also located here.
Murudzha lakes
Reservoirs are located 1.5 kilometers from the Ullu-Muruju River. There are two largest and most famous lakes here: Black and Blue.
The largest of the lakes is Blue. Its area is about 12 hectares, the depth is more than 50 meters, and the distance between the banks is more than 500 meters. The river Muruju flows out of the lake. The waters of this lake contain silver and are the purest. Black Lake lives up to its name. The bridge between the rocks closes it from sunlight, which makes the water in it look black.
Shumka Waterfall
If you don't feel like skiing in winter, you should visit Dombai in summer. Rest, sights of nature reserves in the warm season can be a great alternative to winter skiing. An interesting place to visit is the waterfall formed by the waters of the river of the same name. The height of the waterfall is 12 meters. It is located at an altitude of 1523 meters. The gorge through which the river flows is wild, so the waters are unusually clean and transparent. The second name of the waterfall is Ak-Suu, which means Whitewater.”
Baduk Lakes
Telling about what sights of Dombai exist, one should not forget about these mountain lakes. They are located along the Baduk River and the Khadzhibey tributary. Until the middle of summer, snow avalanches lie in this area. Sometimes some of them descend directly into the lakes. Between two lakes (first and second) the river flows underground. The first lake is located at around 1.9 km. The second and third are even higher. In the third lake, in good summer weather, the water warms up to +10 degrees.
Lift system
You can see all the sights of Dombay using the cable car system. This is especially true for those who go there for the purpose of skiing and snowboarding.
The ski complex is served by a system of lifts. In total, it includes five lines of the cable car (in some places, chairlift). The fourth and fifth queues are delivered to the main ski area. They lead to the Moussa meadow at a height of 2500 meters. A double chairlift delivers tourists to the crest of the ridge.
The pendulum road lifts with the help of a trailer with a capacity of up to 40 people. It rises to a height of 2260 meters.
The new lift system includes a six- and four-seater chairlift. It delivers tourists to a height of 3200 meters.
There are also tow roads on all training slopes.
Of course, this is not all that can be seen in this amazing corner of the Caucasus. Thinking about where to go on your next vacation, you should pay attention to Dombay. Attractions, photos of which will be taken from the height of the mountains, will remain in memory for a long time. And unforgettable impressions from walks, excursions or skiing on the slopes of the mountains will definitely make you come back here again.
