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 talk about those attractive places for many tourists, which are not easy to reach.
The most inaccessible sights of the world remote from the transport infrastructure, not always open for free visits, but definitely remembered for its uniqueness and 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 mountain settlement on the planet, in which there is electricity and other communications. The village with Tibetan-style houses is interesting for its local architecture and stunning natural views. The main nuisance among tourists who have overcome the path to this attraction is a mountain sickness that occurs at extreme altitude due to the thinness of air.
6. Hanging Monastery (China)
At a height of 75 meters above the ground on the stone wall of the canyon near Mount Heng is a temple with a total area of 152 square meters. meter. The area in which the temple is located is subjected to periodic floods, so the locals came up with such an unusual location for the sanctuary.
5. Montecristo Island (Italy)
It was about this legendary island that was discussed in the novel by Alexander Dumas. The island is quite 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 for tourists to visit, but such permits can be issued no more than three thousand a year.
4. Porzhensky churchyard (Russia)
This wooden monastery of the pre-Petrine era is safely hidden in the forests of the Arkhangelsk region. Not every local is able to find a way here. Meanwhile, in a wooden monastery you can admire the well-preserved paintings and feel the spirit of this special place - after all, it was erected on the site of an old pagan temple. The nearest village is 15 km from this attraction.
3. Taung Kalat Monastery (Myanmar)
The beautiful monastery was built relatively recently - in the 19th century on top of an old extinct volcano. To get to the monastery, you need to overcome 777 steps leading to a height of 737 meters. In many places, only fragile wooden railings protect the tourists from falling into the abyss.
2. Shamanistic pyramids (Cape Ryty, Russia)
These mysterious stone structures are located on the shore of the largest, deepest and cleanest lake Baikal in the territory of the Baikal-Lensky nature reserve. The landing of tourists on Cape Ryty is prohibited, in addition, local residents are sure that higher forces are guarding the place. Transport does not go to Cape Ryty; shamanistic pyramids can be reached only on foot from the neighboring Cape Elokhin.
1. Meteora (Greece)
The most famous of the inaccessible sights is a group of six picturesque monasteries located on huge natural pillars of sandstone. Translated from Greek "meteor" means "soaring in the sky." This miracle is located, far from the popular resorts of Greece. And today, hundreds and thousands of tourists are ready to overcome the difficult path, only to soar above the earth and imbued with the local spirit of reflection, detachment and prayer.
