* What awaits you Along the Chemalsky highway — through petroglyphs, mountains and waterfalls We will drive more than 50 km along one of the most picturesque roads in Altai. Along the way, you will be greeted by mountainous landscapes, the Katun mistress, who rushes like a green arrow through dark rocks, and places of power with difficult but strong energy. Our route: Chemalskaya HPP, which we will reach through the pine forest, and then we will go further — to the Katuni Valley. The village of Yelanda, where we will stop at the excavated mounds, see the shrine of shamans at the Biike rock and find rock carvings. Orokto bridge: here we will take a photo pause and look at the tectonic fault — the deepest place of the Katun River. Kuyussky grotto with the oldest petroglyphs of Altai. You will not only examine the rock carvings, but also observe how the locals live in the village of Kuyus, where there are no roads and the benefits of civilization, where the main transport is horses, and the street is named after a large stone. Beltertuyuk Waterfall, which thunders in a wild cascade in a narrow gorge. Here we will go trekking along a mountain trail, see petroglyphs with images of sacrificial animals and landscapes of Altai, as if descended from canvases of artists. Unravel the cultural code of Altai In addition to rock carvings and rural life in Altai, we will discuss other aspects of life in the region. I will tell you about how places of power appeared and how the first settlers chose places to camp. I will discover the stories of the Camel and Beshpek mountains, the Barantal plateau and Mary Island. Let's also talk about shamanism and Altai spirits, about local customs. No tales or fictional legends: my goal is to help you truly experience the spirit of Altai.