Самая крупная административно-территориальная unit in the whole world is the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The attractions of this region are mostly the work of nature. Which of them are the most interesting and impressive?
Sightseeing: Sakha (Yakutia)
A surprising region with a harsh and picturesquenature. Dense taiga forests of Yakutia border on the frosty expanses of the tundra, you can feel eternity here, of course, if you listen carefully. Original and ancient culture has long intertwined with the modern world of technology, but the natural attractions of Yakutia still attract adventurers.
Wild untouched nature of Yakutia is about17% of the country, and almost all of it does not come into contact with industrial enterprises. This is a real expanse for tourists. Here you can go to a pedestrian and extreme tour, for example rafting on the river or climbing a mountain. For those who like to spend time on their leisure with the benefit of the mind, there are ethnographic and ornithological excursions.
Sights of Yakutia are nationalParks and reserves, as well as interesting open-air museums: "Friendship", "Yakut political link". In this region, there are many amazing natural formations, for example the Lena and Sinsky pillars, Mount Kisilyakh and the Death Valley.
Cold sights of Yakutia
More than 40% of the republic is behind the polararound, and in one of the villages there is even a pole of cold. This name was given to Oimyakon village. The temperature in winter here can reach -70 degrees, but in summer it can be unbearably hot up to +39 degrees.
Frosts in Yakutia are a common thing, therefore inYakutsk on the Permafrost Street at the Institute of Permafrost is the Museum of the History of Permafrost. For visitors the Shergina mine was opened, in which the minus temperature of the rocks was first measured. At a depth of 15 meters there is an underground laboratory.
Most days in the year coast of the river Berelekhis under a thick ice layer, and in summer, during their thawing, remains of long-existing creatures are often found. Thus, the remains of 150 mammoths were found in the Allaikhovsky district. Now the place is called Berelekhsky cemetery.
Stone giants
There are places in the republic where stoneturned out real works of art. These sights of Yakutia formed by the will of nature. The banks of the Blue and Lena rivers are surrounded by steep cliffs. High stone columns, they stretch along the Yakut rivers for tens of kilometers. The ancient tribes left their “letters” on these rocks, painting them with mineral paint of yellow color.
The left bank of the Lena River is famous for the Khodar mountain.This is the result of long tectonic processes that took place many centuries ago. The terrain here is very indented - tops and steep cliffs, cracks and caves can be observed, even sailing along the river.
"Mountain of stone people", or Kysilyakh, is stillone natural wonder of Yakutia. Huge stone blocks resemble the features of tall giants. Locals have shrouded this place with mysterious stories and legends that make it even more attractive.
In the delta of the Lena River, the island of Pillar stands alone.At 104 meters it rises above the river, and on its top is an ancient sanctuary, built of stones. Travelers traditionally hang colored ribbons or coins on the pole in the middle of the altar as a tribute to unknown forces.
National parks and reserves
Самые яркие достопримечательности Якутии – это national parks and reserves. Distant, but beautiful place - Olemkino Reserve. That stormy, calm river Olekma, on the banks of which the reserve is located, carries its waters through unique natural expanses. The mountainous terrain and unique fauna make this place truly beautiful.
Between the rivers Lyampushka and Dyanyshka isUst-Vilyuy National Park. There are practically no settlements in the park, they have long been abandoned and forgotten by their residents. Here, near the river Oruchan, passes the border of the Arctic Circle. On June 22, the sun never sets in these places and never rises on December 22nd.
Conclusion
The Republic of Sakha is primarily endlessand for the most part untouched natural spaces. Not everyone dares to visit these places, because the climate here is quite severe. But, having arrived here, any traveler will say that he has gained a thousand times more than he lost.
