The waterfall is one of the most attractive sights for travelers around the world. The power and majesty of the overthrowing element has a fascinating effect on people.
Among the splendor of the Caucasian mountains, in the vicinity of the sunny resort town of Kislovodsk, in the picturesque gorge of the river Alikonovka, one can observe one of the most beautiful natural phenomena - Honey Waterfalls.
Caucasian legends
Beautiful names of these wonders of nature mustancient legends. According to local legends, wild bees used to build honeycombs among the rocks of a waterfall in depressions and crevices, collecting nectar from honey-bearing herbs with which the slopes of the gorge are rich. Torrential rains and spring floods washed out the hives, painting the rocks with amber droplets. The water became sweet, and the gorge filled with the delicate aroma of honey. Bees have long died out, unable to endure the harsh winters, but the name has remained.
According to legends, once the daughter of a single noblePrince, against the wishes of his father, fell in love with the shepherd-commoner Ali Konov. In honor of the young shepherd and named the river, as well as the settlement, which was formed later. The prince became angry at the girl’s disobedience and decided to pass her off as a rich old man. There was nothing left for an unhappy lover, but to leave their native lands. For the fugitives set off in pursuit, the servants nearly caught them. And then the young decided to end their lives by jumping into a stone abyss. However, the shepherd took this step first. He crashed on the rocks, and the prince's daughter was frightened and ... did not have time to rush after the young man. The gorge is called "Castle of deceit and love." It is a few kilometers from the network of waterfalls. In those places, stretched a ridge of rocks, resembling the ruins of the battlements of the castle. Hence the name.
Honey waterfalls: how to drive?
Take a trip to amazing landsKislovodsk is not so difficult. By road, the distance from Pyatigorsk to Kislovodsk is 43 km, which can be covered in forty minutes. Also there are electric trains going every hour there (the journey time is 57 minutes), the departure point of which is the city of Pyatigorsk. Honey waterfalls are located about 17 km from Kislovodsk, near the village of Krasny Kurgan. This path can be done on foot or by car, passing the border with Karachay-Cherkessia. Do not worry about this. No one will check documents. Pointers with the inscription "Honey Falls" can be found immediately after the sign "Karachai Conquest". They will help to navigate among the mountain landscapes. The top of the snow Elbrus adorns the green panorama of this region. The road tape leads through the field and goes down to the Alikonovka gorge. The view offers an incredibly picturesque panorama: the walls of the Dolomites at one end of the tract and the hazel groves among the rocks and lowlands - on the other side.
Honey walk
Осмотр знаменитых достопримечательностей – группы waterfalls Alikonovskogo tract, begins with the descent through the arch, composed of stones. It is necessary to pass into the narrow passage along the stairs between the cliffs, the so-called "narrow ribs".
First, the eyes of tourists appear secondthe largest (6 meters) waterfall "Pearl". The snow-white large splashes of this powerful source, sparkling in the sun, like strands of pearls, undoubtedly delight the eye. With crystal purity, this wide cascade resembles a full skirt of a wedding bridal dress!
Then sightseeingcontinues the "Secret" waterfall, which imperceptibly paved the way under a huge boulder. In some sources, it is called "Maiden Spit" (for its intertwining jets of three streams).
Next, the path leads to the waterfall "Snake", which, meandering, slides down the cliff on the other side of the boulder, playing loudly with cold splashes.
Communicating with nature continues "The Mill" - the fourth breakthrough stream of foaming water. It falls noisily to the stone bottom.
The walk ends at the main waterfall18 meters high, which is called “Honey” or “Echki bash”, which means “goat head”. The source of his spring. They say that the mountain water here is very tasty, even sweetish, like honey.
Walk to the biggest waterfall
The largest cascade has a bridgewhich you can go to experience the chilling freshness of crystal splashes and make stunning photos of Honey Waterfalls that are beautiful at any time of the year! In the summer, they will give coolness on a hot day and cheer up with their “music”. In winter, tourists are amazed by the bizarre compositions of frozen power and mysterious silence. Autumn brings with its colors a new breath in the picturesque panoramas of nature. And this has its own charm. In addition, in the autumn, as in the spring, the water flows are fuller and more impressive.
Healing power of the elements
Поток, сбрасываясь с высоты, ударяется о каменное bed over which clouds of mist are formed. Sunlight, playing with crystal droplets, draws rainbow pictures. On a bright cloudless day, you can see dozens of rainbows. Their beauty has healing powers. The magic drops of a falling curtain create electric charges under the rays of the sun. So Honey waterfalls with cool air, saturated with negatively charged ions, have a miraculous effect on the human body, nourishing with cheerfulness and magical energy. It is very good for recuperation and strengthening the immune and nervous systems.
Conclusion
It is no coincidence that poets and musicians go.admire the beauty of nature in search of inspiration! Change the state of mind, energize and positive emotions, fill the heart with joyful warmth - this is not a complete list of reasons to visit the Honey Falls. The map of Kislovodsk will not describe to beginners the charms of neither the sea nor golden beaches. But it will lure you with a unique mountain microclimate, resort parks and magical springs of narzan. And the unparalleled landscapes of the Alikonovka river valley and the delightful sight given by the bubbling Honey Falls will make an indelible impression.
