Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
111 mi3 mi
Shaman cliff, "Brooklyn bridge" and waterfalls on the Kalingarga river
On the first day of the trip you will get in touch with the mystical side of the Tunka valley. You'll see extinct volcanoes and sacred places where spirits are still worshipped.
When the majestic Sayan Mountains are nearby, and in the fields you can see horses grazing now and then, it's hard to remain indifferent.
When the majestic Sayan Mountains are nearby, and in the fields you can see horses grazing now and then, it's hard to remain indifferent.
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10:051 hr
The first thing you will visit is the Shaman cliff. It has only 33 protrusions, so it is sometimes called "the cliff of 33 bogatyrs". And it's true, if you look closely and imagine, the powerful figures seem to be carved into the rock.
The natural monument can be admired from the Irkut river bank. And if you climb up, a stunning view of the surrounding area will open. If you want to climb, it's better to start from the left side: the ascent is gentler there. The walk along all the ledges will take at least an hour.
The natural monument can be admired from the Irkut river bank. And if you climb up, a stunning view of the surrounding area will open. If you want to climb, it's better to start from the left side: the ascent is gentler there. The walk along all the ledges will take at least an hour.
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2 mi
15 min
11:301 hr
Suspension bridge
The village of Shamanka appeared on the bank of the Irkut River almost 100 years ago. It owes its name to the Buryat shamans, who once lived nearby.
Shamanism is one of the ancient forms of religion. It was based on contact with the spirits of nature. Many Buryats still practice shamanism. That is why there are many legends connected with this place.
It is worth visiting the Shamanka to enjoy the nature, spaciousness and a very special atmosphere.
Brooklyn Bridge! This is how tourists nicknamed the Shamanaka attraction.
From here you can admire the Shaman cliff from a new angle and take a lot of beautiful pictures. The bright impressions are guaranteed: because of its design, it sways slightly in the wind.
By the way, before the bridge appeared in 2014, locals crossed the river by ferry, boat or on the ice. And during spring floods, they were isolated from the rest of the world.
Shamanism is one of the ancient forms of religion. It was based on contact with the spirits of nature. Many Buryats still practice shamanism. That is why there are many legends connected with this place.
It is worth visiting the Shamanka to enjoy the nature, spaciousness and a very special atmosphere.
Brooklyn Bridge! This is how tourists nicknamed the Shamanaka attraction.
From here you can admire the Shaman cliff from a new angle and take a lot of beautiful pictures. The bright impressions are guaranteed: because of its design, it sways slightly in the wind.
By the way, before the bridge appeared in 2014, locals crossed the river by ferry, boat or on the ice. And during spring floods, they were isolated from the rest of the world.
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