As a rule, the authorities of any country try to provide tourists with the most convenient access to local attractions. However, this is not always the case. In today's selection, we will tell you about those places attractive for many tourists, which are not easy to get to.
The most difficult to access attractions in the world removed from the transport infrastructure, not always open for free visits, but they will definitely be remembered for their uniqueness and are definitely worthy of all the efforts spent on their inspection.
7. Kibber Village (India)
The settlement, located at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level, is the highest mountainous settlement on the planet, which has electricity and other communications. The village with Tibetan-style houses is interesting for both local architecture and stunning natural views. The main nuisance among tourists who made their way to this attraction is mountain sickness, which occurs at extreme altitudes due to the thinness of the air.
6. Hanging monastery (China)
At a height of 75 meters above the ground on the stone wall of the canyon near Mount Heng, there is a temple with a total area of 152 sq. meters. The area in which the temple is located is subject to periodic floods, which is why the locals came up with such an unusual location for the sanctuary.
5. Montecristo Island (Italy)
It is about this legendary island that was discussed in the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The island is very small (a little over 10 sq. Km) and is part of the Tuscan archipelago - a strictly protected nature reserve. The Italian authorities decided to open the island to tourists, but no more than three thousand such permits can be issued per year.
4. Porzhensky Pogost (Russia)
This wooden skete of the pre-Petrine era is safely hidden in the forests of the Arkhangelsk region. Not every local is able to find their way here. Meanwhile, in the wooden skete you can admire the well-preserved painting and feel the spirit of this special place - after all, it was erected on the site of an old pagan temple. The nearest settlement from this attraction is 15 km on foot.
3. Taung Kalat Monastery (Myanmar)
The beautiful monastery was built relatively recently - in the 19th century on the top of an old extinct volcano. To get to the monastery, you have to overcome 777 steps leading to a height of 737 meters. In many places, only fragile wooden railings protect tourists from falling into the abyss.
2. Shaman pyramids (Cape Ryty, Russia)
These mysterious stone structures are located on the shore the biggest, deep and clean Lake Baikal on the territory of the Baikal-Lensky reserve. Disembarkation of tourists at Cape Ryty is prohibited, in addition, local residents are sure that the place is guarded by higher powers. There is no transport to Cape Ryty, you can only get to the shaman pyramids on foot from the nearby Cape Elokhin.
1. Meteora (Greece)
The most famous of the hard-to-reach attractions is a group of six picturesque monasteries perched on huge natural sandstone pillars.Translated from the Greek "meteor" means "soaring in the sky." This miracle is located, far from popular resorts in Greece... And today hundreds and thousands of tourists are ready to overcome the difficult path in order to only soar above the earth and imbued with the local spirit of reflection, detachment and prayer.