{"id":38253,"date":"2018-01-31T12:01:06","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T09:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.prestigtours.com\/sovety-turistu\/urochishhe-dzhily-su-dolina-zamkov.html"},"modified":"2018-01-31T12:01:06","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T09:01:06","slug":"urochishhe-dzhily-su-dolina-zamkov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.prestigtours.com\/en\/sovety-turistu\/urochishhe-dzhily-su-dolina-zamkov","title":{"rendered":"Dzhily-Su tract. Valley of Castles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\nThe Valley of Castles is another \u201ccalling card\u201d of Dzhily-Su.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1338682e5f9e018f5a5e1b5d0fc1c3de.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kala-Kulak Gorge is one of the most picturesque gorges in Kabordino-Balkaria. Translated from the Balkarian language, it means &quot;Tower Gorge.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/9b8420375cf7e83a9e060c831d1d1274.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/4a53bab0d6383f215666d4a717f770ed.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The rocky outcrops were formed as a result of erosion and weathering of rocks on the slopes of the gorge.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/69353f8f70c9d9c19e72882502b02536.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b3669861ef41135f5d19fcd3acdaa0d6.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5cc76fc767bc85c158133811caca58df.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The castles are quite impressive in size.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/dfca2d7b10f19c8f7a56395757905031.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Some have very bizarre shapes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/314d4f20f46196b26a14b5d6bdd8802a.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2496ab2ec3b9cab9523e403e9326d02c.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ee1b978fcc152eb2b9e8a0ac39e4340e.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But, for all their originality and quirkiness, the gorge&#039;s slopes are fraught with danger. Mudflows are a common occurrence here. The photo shows the traces of a mudflow that caused considerable damage to the Dzhily-Su ravine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/d9cc8804c55216338a81584e7d3a0db0.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A path runs along the stream through the gorge.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/911880e4eae0267f7fcdfaa7bbb7549e.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The bottom of the gorge is illuminated by the sun for a short time only in the early morning and evening, so moss and lichens reign here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/653c1cbbd5729adf196aa3be0ea922c7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/91f831ebd3a513d74afd0a3125093113.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/8053e24e9452cec56c58fc25c7a1b4a7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the evening, guests of Dzhily-Su, in search of cell phone service, climb the ridge of the gorge to share the latest news with their family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3b20c2d8232211183cf61aa0f3ee98be.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Or just admire the last rays of the sun.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/e39b168569221509d91a39ee32f861af.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the top of the ridge there is a beautiful view of the Dzhily-Su tract.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/fc1db9889e26e5d40b91f7460dee94c4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3e360d167cf6038d08049c758789779f.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In clear weather, the castles look impressive against the backdrop of majestic Elbrus.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/0b84bde48ab7ac4fac4ea2c489943f9b.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Architecture of Nature!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ec3c8bb006ecafceb0e97c30244735ea.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Our last evening in Dzhily-Su. This extraordinary corner of our planet will remain etched in my memory for a long time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/0d6983abdfbb057807685b96c840cee6.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/reports.travel.ru\/reports\/2018\/01\/241142.html?utm_source=generic.tmpl&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel.ru<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Valley of Castles is another of Dzhily-Su&#039;s calling cards. The Kala-Kulak Gorge is one of the most picturesque gorges in Kabordino-Balkaria. 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