Upon leaving the Russia / Mongolia border, we drove on Chuysky Trakt north for about 960km to Novosibirsk. It would take us several days to arrive at Novosibirsk. Meantime, we would be enjoying the view of the Russian Altai Mountain Range.
Desert like area near Ortolyk Village, about 15km northwest of Kosh-Agach. Part of the Altai Mountain Range in the distance.
It's been drizzling and cloudy since morning. Temperature have so far been below 10°C.
Snow capped mountains barely visible
Chuya River.
Chuysky Trakt runs alongside the Chuya River for about 250km, between Inya and the Russia / Mongolia border.
After Kosh Agash... 834km to Novosibirsk.
River Chuya on the left. Chuya River is a tributary of the larger Katun River.
Village of Chagan-Uzun
Alpine forest and the Chuya River
409km to Gorno-Altay and 816km to Novosibirsk
A lay-by with a simple toilet and gazebo near Kuray Village.
Snow-capped Altai Mountains
Our Sorento and the Altai Mountain Range
Leaving Kosh-Agach District and entering Ongudaysky District
Kosh-Agach District arch
Signboard warning travellers of deer ticks
Our route on the GPS.
Aktash Town
Video of our drive from the Russia / Mongolia border to Aktash:
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