Kvarkush and Zhigalanskiy waterfalls - sights of the Perm region

In the vastness of the Perm region in the depths of the taiga forests lies the unique and most beautiful creation of nature - the Zhigalan waterfalls. They received their name from the river of the same name, the source of which is on the eastern slope of the Kvarkushsky ridge. Those who first want to visit the Zhigalanskiye waterfalls, the map below will help to correctly draw a route.

Short description

The length of the river is approximately 8 kilometers, the entire riverbed is a cascade consisting of large and small waterfalls. Three main ones are especially attracting attention, in which the lower, the most beautiful step, plummets from a height of 15 meters. The water is very clean, clear and cold, sprinkled in all directions. You can safely drink it. Due to the roar of the water beside the standing interlocutor can not be heard, the Zhigalan waterfalls are so loud. Along the whole cascade is a path, you can watch the cascades from any height and make beautiful photos.

Almost at the top there is a so-called ritual place, where tourists leave on the branches of trees ribbons, laces, cloth flaps in memory of what they have visited in these parts.

Flora and fauna

The entire pristine beauty of this place is fully revealed in the morning, when the rising sun illuminates the eastern part of the gorge and the river with its rays. The whole area that surrounds the Zhigalan waterfalls is quite wild. Here you can easily find a hare, a deer, unintentionally frighten away a woodcock or black grouse. Bears are also not uncommon. Most often they come to tourists at night in search of food.

Nearby are tall cedars and pine, willow and mountain ash, in the summer a lot of blueberries, cowberries and blueberries. The terrain is stony enough, covered with mosses and lichens. From the plants comes the famous "golden root", if you are lucky, you can find mushrooms.

Offers to tourists

Zhigalan waterfalls are a favorite place for tourists. A very large number of people wishing to visit the taiga falls on the summer period, this is the best option. Most of the travel companies offer seasonal and individual excursions during this season. The cost includes transportation, food and guide services, as well as insurance. The last point is quite important, as some areas are very dangerous.

These places are truly amazing. The Kvarkush and Zhigalan waterfalls are considered to be the sights of this region. If you climb to the very top, then open the chic scenic landscapes of the valley.

In the spring period, there are also many people who want to enjoy the local beauties. It was at this time that the riverbed becomes more full of water due to the melting of snow. However, tourists need to be prepared for the fact that there are no hotels near waterfalls, so it will be necessary to sleep in tents, which can be easily placed at the foot of the ridge.

Reviews of tourists

Those who have visited the Zhigalanskiy waterfalls, there are only bright and positive impressions about this place. People admire the beauty, from which breathtaking, clean air away from the polluted cities. There is a desire to come here again and again to admire the sight of this noisy stream.

Zhigalan waterfalls: how to get there?

To Zhigalanski waterfalls you can get there in several ways:

• From the Perm Krai you need to get to Krasnovishersk, then drive to Zolotanka village and from there go south to Kvarkush. The ridge will have to be overcome on foot (about 1 kilometer);
• From Yekaterinburg, you need to travel along the Serovskiy route to the city of Severouralsk. From there, take a course to Bayanovka village and from it along the dirt road, following the western direction, drive about 80 kilometers. A trail leads to the waterfalls, which is difficult not to notice;
• For lovers of extreme travel, there is an option to raft down the Lampa River to the Uls stream, near the mouth of which the beginning of the trail, about 2-3 km long, leading to the waterfalls.

Tips for tourists

After rain, usually forest roads become more difficult to traverse, so this fact should be taken into account when planning a trip. Also you need to stock up additional cans with gasoline and spare tires, as in the vicinity of the waterfalls there is no infrastructure. Cars are better to choose with all-wheel drive and high enough clearance, because on the way there are deep puddles, and in some places have to move the river ford, because the bridge sometimes flushes.

In general, the Zhigalan waterfalls are worthy of being visited. If you are not afraid of rest with tents surrounded by wildlife, then this is an ideal place for a vacation. Here you can relax not only the body, but also the soul, forget about the bustle and anxiety. No wonder these waterfalls are considered the pearl of the North Urals.