Altai Mountains Collection

Asia, Mongolia, Western Mongolia, Bayan-Olgii. Suhayt, inside a Ger, nomads tent
Asia, Western Mongolia, Bayan-Olgii. Suhayt, inside a Ger, nomads tent, where traditional welcoming bread, butter and red cheese curds are being served to guests, along with Mongolian milk tea

Darashkol, a high-mountain lake in the Altai mountains. Altai Mountains, Golden Mountains of Altai UNESCO World Heritage Site, Russia

Altai Night
Vasily Iakovlev

Kuraiskaya steppe landscape with mountains in distance, Altai Republic, Russia

Belukha mountain. View from the Katunsky glacier Belukha Natural Park. Altai Republic, Russia

The Katun River, Belukha Natural Park. Altai Republic, Russia

Cascade of waterfalls, Shinok River, Tog-Altai. Altai Republic, Russia

Altai pansy (Viola altaica) Valley of Petrified Clouds. Altai Republic, Russia

Altai marmot (Marmota baibacina) in steppe landscape, Ukok plateau, Altai Republic, Russia

Autumn reflection
Dmitry Kupratsevich

Autumn Altai mountains
Dmitry Kupratsevich

Altai Russia
Rostovskiy Anton

Autumn mood
Dmitry Kupratsevich

The hunters
Marc Pelissier

Meeting autumn with winter (Altai)
Anna Pakutina

Oasis in the mountains (Altai)
Anna Pakutina

Cold autumn morning in the mountains
Anna Pakutina

Shavla River (named from the Altai word shaal - meaning young tree) Saylyugemsky National Park, Altai Mountains, Russia. July 2019

Belukha Mountain, Katun Mountains, Golden Mountains of Altai UNESCO World Heritage Site, June 2019

The Katun river landscape, Altai Mountains, Russia. July 2019

Horn Bridle Decoration from Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, 5th century BC-4th century BC. Representing a Horned Tiger and two swans

Kitten Carved wooden bridle-plate from Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, 5th century BC-4th century BC. The Pazyryk burials are a number of Scythian Iron Age tombs found in the Pazyryk Valley of the Ukok

Saddle-Cover of Eagle-Griffin attacking Ibex, Pazyryk, Altai Region, 5th century BC-4th century BC. Detail in applied felt decoration

Carpet detail, Man and Horse, from Tomb at Pazyryk, Altai, USSR, 5th century BC-4th century BC. At Hermitage, Leningrad

Chinese Silk Saddle-Cloth of Phoenixes and Flowers, Pazyryk, Altai, c5th century BC. At Hermitage Museum, Leningrad

Women at altar, Iranian Fabric on saddle-cover from Scythian Tomb, Pazyryk, c5th century BC. Hermitage, Leningrad

Corner of Pile Carpet from Tomb at Pazyryk, Altai, USSR, 5th century BC-4th century BC. At Hermitage, Leningrad

Breast-Strap Ornament from Riding outfit, Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, 5th century BC-4th century BC. The Pazyryk burials are a number of Scythian Iron Age tombs found in the Pazyryk Valley of the Ukok

Riding outfit from Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, USSR, 5th century BC-4th century BC. The Pazyryk burials are a number of Scythian Iron Age tombs found in the Pazyryk Valley of the Ukok plateau in

Kazakhs shoeing a horse with Gers behind Bayan Ugli Altai Mountains western Mongolia

Western Mongolia. An ovoo, a sacred cairn, part of Mongolian shamanic traditions
Western Mongolia. Ovoo, sacred cairn, part of Mongolian shamanic traditions, found at the top of mountains. The blue colored Mongolian prayer flags symbolize the color of the sky

Asia, Western Mongolia. Stupa, religious marker found at the top of mountains and in high places
Asia, Western Mongolia. Stupa, religious marker found at the top of mountains. The blue colored Mongolian prayer flags symbolize the color of the sky, associated with purity and healing

Asia, Mongolia, Altan Hokhii Mountain goats, gathered and tethered up for milking

Asia, Mongolia, Bayan-Olgii, setting up and dismantling a Ger / yurt. Editorial Only
Asia, Mongolia, Bayan-Olgii, setting up and dismantling a Ger (yurt). (Editorial Use Only)

Asia, Western Mongolia, Mongolian woman takes tea and grinder from bag to prepare Mongolian Suutei Tsai, Mongolian goats milk tea

Asia, Western Mongolia, Mongolian woman. Editorial Only
Asia, Western Mongolia, Mongolian woman. (Editorial Use Only)

Asia, Western Mongolia, young female Goat herders on horseback. Editorial Only
Asia, Western Mongolia, young female Goat herders on horseback. (Editorial Use Only)

Autumn in Hemu VillageAt Altai, Hemu Village is the one of the three villages of Tuwa Mongols in China

Asia, Western Mongolia. Inner Mongolian Cashmere goat adapts well to desert and semidesert pastures

Asia, Mongolia, Western Mongolia, Bayan Olgii Province, Gashuun Suhayt. Stone fence to enclose livestock corral

Asia, Mongolia, Western Mongolia, Khovd Province, Gashuun Suhayt. River valley

Asia, Mongolia, Western Mongolia, Lake Tolbo, Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus). The wild camel name Camelus ferus for the remote herds of Mongolian camels

Gers in teletskoye lake, altai

Head of the Ukok Princess ice mummy C015 / 6821
Ice maiden mummy. Also known as the Altai Princess or Ukok Princess, this womans mummified body was found frozen in her burial mound (kurgan) in Siberia in 1993

Preserved body of the Pazyryk Ice Maiden
Ice Maiden. Preserved skull of the Pazyryk " Ice Maiden", a young woman found frozen in ice on the Ukok plain in the Altai mountains of central Asia

Reconstruction of the face of the Ice Maiden

Pazyryk mummy burial, Central Asia
Pazyryk mummy, Central Asian burial ground. The mummified body is seen at centre. The Pazyr or Pazyryk people are a nomadic people that inhabited the Ukok Plateau in the Altai Mountains of Central

Ice maiden mummy, Siberia
Ice maiden mummy. Also known as the Altai Princess or Ukok Princess, this womans mummified body was found frozen in her burial mound (kurgan) in Siberia in 1993

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Altai Mountains, a majestic range located in Asia. Nestled between Mongolia and Western Mongolia, this region is truly a hidden gem. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Bayan-Olgii and experience life like a true nomad inside a traditional Ger tent. Embark on an unforgettable journey to Darashkol, where you'll find yourself surrounded by the pristine beauty of high-mountain lakes. Lose yourself in the tranquility of Altai Night as you gaze at the starry sky above. Marvel at the Kuraiskaya steppe landscape with its magnificent mountains stretching into infinity, offering a glimpse into nature's grandeur. Be captivated by Belukha mountain as it proudly stands tall, revealing its splendor from Katunsky glacier within Belukha Natural Park. Let your senses be awakened by the soothing sound of The Katun River flowing through Belukha Natural Park, creating an oasis of serenity amidst nature's wonders. Witness nature's power unfold before your eyes as you encounter cascades of waterfalls along Shinok River in Tog-Altai. Explore Valley of Petrified Clouds and be enchanted by vibrant Altai pansies (Viola altaica) that paint the landscape with their delicate hues. Encounter adorable Altai marmots roaming freely across Ukok plateau's vast steppe landscapes. As autumn arrives, witness nature's palette transform into shades of gold and crimson during Autumn reflection in Altai mountains. Fall under the spellbinding charm of Autumn Altai mountains as they unveil their true colors. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure through this enchanting land known as Altai Russia – where every corner reveals awe-inspiring sights that will leave you breathless.