Kabardino-Balkaria is the heart of the Central Caucasus, a region where nature demonstrates its power and beauty in the most impressive forms. Here is located the highest point of Europe — Mount Elbrus, whose double-headed peaks are visible for hundreds of kilometers and serve as a symbol of the entire region. The republic attracts travelers all year round: in winter, it is a world-class ski paradise, and in summer, a territory of active recreation with trekking, mountaineering, and horseback riding. Our travel agency is ready to organize your trip to KBR: from selecting a hotel and booking tickets to a fully packaged tour with a guide who will show you the most intimate corners of this mountain country.
Five Main Attractions of KBR:
- Mount Elbrus — the highest peak in Europe (5642 m), a double-headed dormant volcano covered with eternal glaciers. Cable cars lift tourists to an altitude of over 3800 meters, from where a cosmic panorama of the Main Caucasus Range opens up. In winter, it is a center for skiing; in summer, a place for mountaineering and trekking.
- Chegem Waterfalls — a unique natural phenomenon where dozens of water streams cascade directly from the rock walls above the road. Water falls from a height of up to 60 meters, creating clouds of mist and rainbows. The Main Chegem Waterfall plunges in a powerful cascade into a deep gorge.
- Blue Lakes — a complex of five karst lakes, the main one being the Lower Blue Lake (Tserik-Kel) with a depth of over 270 meters. The water has an incredible sapphire hue that does not change even in cloudy weather, and its temperature stays around 9 degrees Celsius all year round.
- Aushiger Hot Springs — a natural thermal resort where water from a depth of over one and a half kilometers rises heated to 50 degrees. The sodium chloride waters have therapeutic properties for joint diseases, nervous system disorders, and skin conditions. The complex offers several pools with a comfortable temperature of 37–39 degrees.
- Kanjol Plateau — a secluded high-altitude plateau at about 2000 meters, offering a dizzying panorama of the Cherek River valley and the peaks of the Main Caucasus Range. The place is famous for its absolute silence, flocks of grazing sheep, and eagles soaring over the cliffs.