Jeep Tour to Upper Chegem: to the Highest Waterfall and the Most Beautiful Lake
About this experience
To enjoy the beauty of Kabardino-Balkaria, a lifetime is not enough, but what to do if you only have a day? On a comfortable jeep, we will drive through the most mesmerizing places of Upper Chegem. You will be able to have a cup of coffee by the lake, swim under the waterfall, paraglide – and capture this adventure with the help of a photographer.
What to expect
Turquoise fairy tale
The first stop is Lake Gizhgit. You will learn why this beautiful mountain lake has such an unusual color and take bright photos by the rocky shore. We will enjoy coffee in a gazebo by the lake and then move on.
Bathing under the waterfall
Crossing the mountain pass Aktoprak, we will look at the lake from a height of 2100 meters. We will pass through an abandoned village and descend to the beautiful Chegem River. Then we will approach the highest waterfall in the Caucasus – Abay-su, its height is 78 meters. We will take photos and swim under the waterfall.
Paragliding
On the way back, we will visit the beautiful abandoned alpine camp
