"Caucasian's mountains campaigns usually begin here" Nal'chik by Kuznetsov_Sergey

Nal'chik Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 55 photos

My first visit to Nothern Caucasus in 1976

Nalchik is the capital of Kabardino-Balkariya. It is located on Nalchik-river in the pool of Terek. In 1743 it was established on a place of the future city as an aul. In 1822 Russian fortress Nalchik on the Caucasian boundary line was constructed, in 1838 at a fortress the military settlement was transformed in a large village. In 1921 Nalchik received the status of city.

Caucasus - Dumala Pass - Chegem - Cherek

All mountain routes across Kabardino-Balkariya begin in Nalchik. I arrived Nalchik in August 1976 to go to a campaign to Chegem's gorge.

Caucasus - Kabardino-Balkaria - Svanetia

Next time I visited Nalchik before a campaign from Kabardino-Balkaria ti Svanetia through Tviber pass.

Last visit to Nal'chik: Aug 1982
Intro Updated Mar 15, 2006
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Caucasus - Baksan Gorge - Panorama from Cheget - Nal'chik

Baksan Gorge - Panorama from Cheget Things to Do (14)

Surprisingly beautiful view at Baksan valley and Azau opens from mountain Tcheget. To see this beauty it is enough to... more travel advice

Caucasus - Baksan Gorge - Cheget - Nal'chik

Baksan Gorge - Cheget Things to Do (14)

Circuit of the most beautiful tops of the Main and Lateral Caucasian ridges with the passes leading to Svanetia and... more travel advice

Baksan Gorge - Azau -"the Keeper of the gorge" - Nal'chik

Baksan Gorge - Azau Things to Do (14)

Azau runs in Baksan at the left. Area of a dining of this river - glaciers of Lateral and Main Caucasian ridges. In the... more travel advice

Caucasus - Baksan Gorge - Irik - Nal'chik

Baksan Gorge - Irik Things to Do (14)

Irik is a left inflow of Baksan. It originates from the same glacier. Valleys of Irik and its left inflow Irikchat are... more travel advice

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Sunrise above the main Caucasian ridge

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Tourist base Chegem

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fabrice Oct 25, 2009 at 1:21 AM

marvellous region
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jumpingnorman Feb 25, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Chegem looks great, Sergey! I want to also ride that cable car on the intro page...nice sunrise over the Caucasian ridge!Norman :)
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hunterV Sep 11, 2008 at 1:08 AM

It must be a hard and rewarding hike...
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JLBG Sep 7, 2008 at 10:41 PM

Breathtaking landscapes! Sergey, this is a wonderful trip in this high mountains! You are right, the sun rise looks like a dream !
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vesna04 Dec 25, 2007 at 5:40 AM

I adore those scenic places. This one looks extremly beautiful!
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LoriPori Dec 17, 2007 at 7:44 AM

What a beautiful part of Russia - mountains, rivers, gorges, & valleys. Lovely page Sergey.
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traveldave May 10, 2007 at 3:35 PM

I never hear about this part of Russia. I'm glad I ran across your page about Nal'chik, because it's certainly a beautful place and worth seeing.
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deecat Mar 17, 2007 at 6:10 PM

Love the photographs in travelogues from 1976, 1982, 1987!! What a wonderful place filled with natural landscapes and the wonders of nature.
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Nemorino Feb 23, 2007 at 2:47 PM

Obviously a very scenic area. Nice photos in your tips and travelogues.
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PeteNL Jan 30, 2007 at 2:41 PM

ah, you even visited Svanetia - still on our list, especially after seeing a documentary and pictures from a friend who was there recently!