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Altai Krai

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For other places with the same name, see Altai (disambiguation).

Altai Krai is in a region Western Siberia. It is located immediately west of the semi-autonomous Altai Republic. Both regions are named after the stunningly beautiful Altai mountains and are home to the Altai people, an ethnically Turkic group living in the region for over 10,000 years. During Soviet times, Altai (both Krai and Republic) were very popular tourist destinations, particularly for adventure tourists interested in fishing, hunting, mountaineering and related mountain sports. In beauty, the Altai Krai is comparable to the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska or the Swiss Alps.

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The winters in Altai are severe, with temperatures in the -30 (celcius) not uncommon. In the summer months, Altai enjoys a continental mountain climate with hot dry air and cool nights.

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  • From Mongolia: There is a bus from Tsagaannuur,Mongolia to Astana,Kazakhstan that passes through Altai Krai and the Altai Republic. The roads in Altai are excellent (as of July 2009) and travel by road is the preferred and most scenic option.
  • From Kazakhstan: The return leg of the above bus.

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  • A variety of adventure resorts exist in Altai Krai. In Russian, these camps are affectionately known as Bazi Otdiha (Rest Bases). At most camps, the traveler can expect to rent horses, indulge in a banya, or rent fishing or river equipment. The bases are inexpensive and welcoming of Western-style backpackers. They offer campsites and can serve as a valuable resource for information about particular sites/passes and mountain locations.

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