What sights of Bashkiria are worth seeing
Miscellaneous / / August 26, 2023
You are waiting for mysterious caves, beautiful lakes, unusual monuments and more.
When to go to Bashkiria
The Republic of Bashkortostan, or Bashkiria (this is the unofficial name of the region), is located on the western slopes of the Southern Urals. You can come here in both warm and cold seasons.
From May to September, you can swim in the lakes, kayak, go hiking, trekking and just relax at the camp sites. From December to March, many vacationers go to ski resorts of the republic - there are dozens of them. Tourists often choose the ski center "Bathhouse", located near the picturesque lake, sports and fitness center"Abzakovo» and resort «Ak-Yort”, which is easily accessible from Ufa.
Summer in Bashkiria is hot: during the day the temperature can climb above 30°. In winter, real frosts are here: in January, the thermometer often shows -30° and below.
Where to stay in Bashkiria
Tourists, as a rule, choose hotels in Ufa, as well as sanatoriums and camp sites. You can stay in one of the three-star hotels. For example, in the Iremel hotels, where in September 2023 a room for two guests
costs from 3,698 rubles per night, or "Agidel" - you have to pay there 3 773 rubles and more. You can also consider the "Absolute" - where accommodation for two guests costs from 2 358 rubles. A day for two in a four-star hotel "Bashkiria" will cost 6 113 rubles and more, in Ufa-Astoria — from 3 585 rubles.A night in a hostel for one guest will cost from 831 ruble in "Ufa" and from 500 rubles in "Residential Premises Infinity". In Ufa, you can also rent an apartment by the day. Studio in the city center will cost from 3780 rubles for two guests. Two-room apartment can be rented for 3 465 rubles.
Current prices for accommodation in camp sites, sanatoriums and resorts you should find out on the official website of the chosen vacation spot.
What sights of Bashkiria are worth seeing
There are a lot of unique natural objects, interesting monuments and simply beautiful places. Let's talk about the most popular of them.
1. Shikhany
Toratau, Yukatau and Kushtau are low, but very beautiful rocky mountains. About 260 million years ago, there was a seabed in their place, and scientists often find the remains of ancient marine life during excavations. But these mountains, no more than half a kilometer high, attract not only researchers, but also tourists: it is very beautiful here. Picturesque landscapes help to calm down, put thoughts and emotions in order.
Shikhans are one of the main symbols of Bashkiria. There are many legends about them. One of them tells about the unhappy love of horseman Ashak. He fell in love with the beautiful Agidel, but she did not reciprocate. She even tried to hide from the horseman so as not to receive signs of his attention. But Ashak pursued Agidel.
Then the girl's father, Ural, turned the beauty into a clean river and hid it behind four shikhan mountains. A lot of time has passed since then, and now there are only three peaks: the fourth one was almost completely destroyed during the extraction of limestone. But the Belaya River, or Agidel, also continues to wash the foothills of the remaining mountains.
Shikhany are located near Sterlitamak, Ishimbay and Salavat.
2. Zyangar Kul, or Blue Lake
A small but very beautiful lake, the shape of which is a bit like a heart. It is interesting that the water is here Always blue. And not only because the sky is reflected in it: at the bottom of the lake lies a layer blue clay. The water is clear, so the bottom can be clearly seen.
The lake is fed by several underground springs and the water is always very cold. Therefore, it is hardly worth swimming in it, but there are still daredevils who risk taking a dip. In winter, the water in Zyangar Kul does not freeze.
get to lakes you can from Ufa - for this you need to drive a little more than 40 km.
3. Kapova Cave, Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve
This attraction of Bashkiria is located on the territory of the natural biosphere reserve "Shulgan-Tash". This is a karst cave created with its course in a rocky massif, the Podzemny Shulgan river. On the walls of the cave, scientists found rock paintings from the Paleolithic period. Today this place is a geological and historical monument, which is protected by the state.
The staff of the reserve conduct excursions for tourists. All details are on official website Shulgan-Tash. The nearest settlement is the village of Irgizly, which is located at a distance of more than 300 km from Ufa.
4. Ridge and Mount Iremel
Iremel is considered one of the most beautiful peaks of the Urals. It is located near the border with the Chelyabinsk region. Here there are huge stone boulders and small depressions - "stone cauldrons", as if hollowed out in rock. Beautiful landscapes open from the top. Climbing the mountain, you can see forest vegetation, and then - tundra landscapes.
Iremel is a mountain about which there are many legends. It has long been considered sacred. One of the legends saysthat the leaders of the surrounding Bashkir tribes once gathered at the top to decide together how to repel the enemies. Other informsthat Mount Iremel has long been inaccessible to dishonest people with bad intentions.
But what is known for sure is that this is the most beautiful and attractive peak for tourists. She is in the territory natural park "Iremel", his visit costs 200 rubles.
It is convenient to get here from Ufa or from Chelyabinsk.
5. Waterfall Kuk-Karauk
This is the most beautiful cascading waterfall - the water here does not fall from above in a single stream, but seems to descend along the ledges. It is very beautiful here in early spring when the snow melts. The waterfall becomes full-flowing and very noisy. The roar of foaming and bubbling water at this time is heard from afar.
Waterfall entered in the list of specially protected natural areas of Bashkortostan. You can get here by car from Ufa, you have to drive about 170 km.
6. Muradymovskoe gorge
The natural park "Muradymovskoe Gorge" is located in the south of the republic. Its territory is stretched along the Bolshoy Ik River. Over the millennia, it has formed a rocky canyon, which has turned into a wonderful corner of nature.
Tourists come here to relax, enjoy the scenery and see the numerous local caves. them here over 40. In some, scientists found rock art, and in the Blue Grotto they discovered an ancient site of the Mesolithic era. Archaeologists and paleontologists work in the caves, but tourists can also look at the finds of scientists.
You can come to the park without organized tours - it open for independent visits. You can get here from Ufa - you need to drive about 300 kilometers.
7. Monument to Salavat Yulaev, Ufa
Salavat Yulaev is the national hero of Bashkortostan. Monument to him costs at the highest point in the central part of Ufa. It was erected on a cliff next to the Agidel, or Belaya, river.
The monument is considered one of the main symbols of the city. The majestic and at the same time graceful horseman towers over the city, but it seems that at any moment he can leave the pedestal and rush off into the distance. It's really worth seeing.
8. Lyalya-Tulpan Mosque, Ufa
Cathedral Mosque Lyalya-Tulpan - current temple and madrasah, that is, a spiritual school. It has prayer halls and classrooms. The minarets of the mosque resemble the buds of a tulip, a bright spring flower. The walls of the building are lined with marble and serpentine.
The mosque is very beautiful, it is often photographed by tourists.
9. Fountain "Seven Girls", Ufa
Located next to the Opera and Ballet Theater of Bashkiria, in the Theater Square. The fountain is decorated with seven bronze dancing girls in national costumes. Their figures are graceful and beautiful. Each of them seems to be frozen in a dance, but at any moment it is ready to continue moving. The models for the sculptor were members of the State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble of Bashkortostan.
Monument appeared not so long ago - in 2015, but has already managed to become one of the new symbols of the city.
9. Square of Two Fountains, Ufa
This space next to the National Youth Theater is also appeared in the capital of Bashkiria in 2015. The square is interesting because, in addition to two fountains, there is an unusual art object installed here - the installation “I♥ƟФƟ”, which means “I love Ufa”. ƟФƟ - this is how the name of the capital is written in Bashkir.
Various events for children and adults are often held on the square, street musicians and singers perform here.
What to bring from Bashkiria
It is difficult to leave here without choosing gifts for yourself and your loved ones.
Bashkir honey
Linden honey is considered one of the main products that are produced in Bashkiria and sold far beyond its borders. You can just go to the store or market and buy honey in jars of different sizes or honeycombs. And you can look for a healing delicacy in a souvenir box made of wood or birch bark. This package can then be used as a box for small things.
Local balm and herbal tea
Many alcohol balms are produced here, which are infused with local medicinal herbs. A souvenir can be a drink in a ceramic or unusual glass bottle. It can be added little by little coffee or tea and remember the journey.
You can also choose tea made from fragrant local herbs. Such fees are also issued in a gift box.
Clothes and souvenirs with the symbols of "ӨФӨ"
The short and beautiful name of the city, as well as the river on which it is built, was turned into a logo. The symbol "ƟФƟ" is often placed on a variety of goods and products. Tourists are happy to bring clothes, shopper bags and other things with the image of the symbol of the city from Bashkortostan.
Souvenirs and jewelry from the Ural gems
Here you can buy beads, bracelets, earrings, pendants made from natural Ural gems. Choose agate, amethyst, obsidian, jasper, rock crystal or other stones - craftsmen make jewelry for every taste, and from minerals of various colors.
You can also buy a more massive souvenir - for example, a malachite chest, a pen holder or a serpentine pencil holder, as well as a watch whose dial is framed with agate or jasper.
Tell us in the comments what other sights of Bashkortostan are worth seeing.
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