Bashkaus river

The Bashkaus river flows through the territory of the Ulagansky region of the Altai Republic and has an impressive length – 219 km, It originates from a glacial lake located near the kurai ridge at an altitude of about 2500 meters above the sea level. Bashkaus valley lies between the Kurai range and the Ulagan plateau and has a low population density on the river are several villages, and the main space is occupied by picturesque mountain landscapes. Stay on the river Bashkaus will certainly appeal to tourists, romantics, lovers of solitude and nature of Altai. Also, it is very popular among water tourists due to the many rapids, waterfalls and other interesting places. However, be aware that the alloys on Bashkaus require great expertise and good preparation: local routes have a higher degree of complexity and are among the most extreme in Russia.