(Source: http://travel.ecoizba.ru)

Important information

Mobile connection at the Teletskoye Lake is rather unstable. MTS or Beeline have more or less stable connection, Megafon only works in Artybash (in the north of the lake).

Local peculiarities

The large cruise ship “Pioneer of Altai” has recently been operating on the Teletskoye Lake. This ship of a “sea lake” class had carried passengers since 1968 until the regular passenger transportation in these places stopped after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

“Pioneer of Altai” survived in a miraculous way and did not go to scrap, it was bought and restored for new use. Moreover, local residents and children from poor families are carried through the lake for free. You can rent a boat or a ship at any tourist centre, the majority of them being located in Artybash, book a boat trip through the Teletskoye Lake and its surroundings. Excursions are also organized by the administration of the Altai Reserve (in order to visit the protected area, you need to get a license).

The Reserve recommends such receiving organization as “Kedrogor” ITC - a commercial organization working since 2006. One of the main tasks of “Kedrogor” is to create a comfortable information environment for the guests of Turochaksky District and the Teletskoye Lake. The spots that are the richest in fish are located in the lower reaches of the river. In addition to fishermen, Chulyshman with its shallows and rapids is popular among fans of water sports, especially extreme varieties.