On the territory of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, not far from the resort town of Kislovodsk, there is a group of five waterfalls, which is called "Honey waterfalls". This natural phenomenon of extraordinary beauty includes several waterfalls - Honey, Pearl, Secret, Snake, Devil's Mill.
The biggest waterfall is Honey - it falls from a height of 18 meters, a smaller waterfall - from six meters, surrounded by stone blocks, another two waterfalls, which are separated from each other by a landslide. Of course, the height and power of the waterfalls is not comparable to the height of the waterfall Angel or Victoria . But Honey waterfalls are loved by tourists for the fabulous beauty of nature around.
Under the scorching summer sun, the water of the "Honey" shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. Over the gorge, a mist is formed, enveloping the slopes of the mountains. Even on the hottest day in the shade of vegetation near the waterfall is always cool and fresh.
Honey waterfalls - history
The name appeared not accidentally. As the legend says about the Honey waterfalls, earlier in the rocks lived a huge number of bees. When the spring flood came, the honey from the beehive was washed into the water of the river, which made it taste sweet. If it was pouring rain, the honeycomb blurred under his pressure. As a result, honey droplets dripped from the rocks. As a result, a sweetish smell of honey was felt in the canyon. During this period, a large number of weddings were played. The newlyweds liked to come to the gorge to retire and spend their "honey" month here.
Currently, near the waterfalls is a cafe, which serves national Karachai cuisine. For tourists built the same tourist complex. Riding fans can ride horses on the mountains of the Caucasus. Such a horse ride will leave an indelible impression of a trip to the foot of the Honey Falls.
Where are the waterfalls?
There are Honey waterfalls in the Republic of Karachaevo-Cherkessia, in the valley of the Alikonovka River (old name - Nut Overtakes) near the Echki-Bash river, which translates as "goat's head". They fall down from the cliffs, located seven kilometers from the "Castle of Insidiousness and Love" - cliffs of a quaint form in the form of a castle with crenellated walls.
Honey waterfalls in the city of Kislovodsk, how to get there?
Honeyfalls can be reached on foot or by car. To reach them, you need to go to the mountain village of Krasny Kurgan. From Kislovodsk towards the waterfalls there is a path that winds along serpentine along the right bank of the Alikonovka River. To reach waterfalls, you need to move upstream. At a distance of 16 kilometers from Kislovodsk and there are Honey waterfalls.
The way by car is even easier: starting from Kislovodsk, you need only follow the signs on the road that runs through
Also, before the cascade of waterfalls can be reached by sightseeing bus, which leaves from Kislovodsk.
For so many years, tourists have paved a large number of trails to the foot of the waterfalls. Despite the possibility of car walking to waterfalls, preference should be given to the hiking route so that you can appreciate all the power of the Caucasus Mountains and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding nature: singing birds, the rumbling of water that is heard from the side of the gorge. Opening landscapes from the side of the Honey Falls allow you to enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains.
The cascade of waterfalls with the sweet name "Honey" is remarkable for its extraordinary beauty at any time of the day. Falling down from the rocks, water masses surrounded by turbulent vegetation amaze imagination.
If you have a rest in the resort town of Kislovodsk, then a walk to the foot of the Honey Waterfalls will be remembered for life.