Welcome to LENA PILLARS
The most majestic places in Russia are located along the Lena River in Yakutia, near Ulus Hangalskogo, 100 km from the town of Pokrovsk.
These geological formations stretched vertically along the beautiful valley a distance of 80 km. The height of the rock formations from the Cambrian limestone reaches 100 meters. The area of the natural park of 485 000 hectare.
Main information about the park
The Lena Pillars National Park was formed relatively recently, just over 15 years ago.
In the mid-1980s, as a result of archaeological excavations at the mouth of the Diring-Yuryakh stream flowing through the park, they discovered a site of ancient people, traces of prehistoric Deering culture. Scientists have found not only tools, jewelry and household items, but also the remains of ancient animals: woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiguibatis), bison (Bison priscus) and mammoth (Mammulhus primigenius). There is a version that the Deering Yuryakh site is one of the oldest in the world.
By natural criteria, the national park claims to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
For visitors
Park mode
The park has ecological routes and trails that introduce tourists to the unique natural monuments: Lena pillars, toukulans, wildlife and flora.
How to get there
From Yakutsk to the Lena Pillars Park, the distance is about 180 km, from Pokrovsk - 104 km. The easiest way to get to the national park is by tourist boat. You can also get from Olemkinsk. For more information on tourist routes, please contact the park.
Where to stay
One option is the Buotam recreation center, which is located on the right bank of the Lena River in the park. She has ten heated houses. In addition, you can stay at the recreation center "Verkhny Vestyakh", located a few kilometers above the village of the same name. The base is electrified, there are summer houses, a bathhouse, a dining room. Up to 20 people can stay there.
