Cherskiy peak

Cherskiy peak (Komar peak) is the highest point of Komarinskiy range. The peak was called so in the memory of genius scientist Ivan Dementievich Cherskiy (1845-1892) which made a valuable contribution to exploration of Siberia, as well as Baikal Lake. The height of the peak is 2090 meters above the sea level. It almost has no vegetation and even in summer there is some snow kept in some places. On the west one may see peaks of Tunkinskiy goltsy (woodless mountains). The ascension to Cherskiy rock starts from the meteostation along the serpentine road of Starokomarinskiy (old Komar) road. This road was built at the end of 18th century, it crosses all Khamar-Daban from north to the south. More than 100 years ago it was used as one of the caravan roads from Russia to Mongolia and China. There are a lot of touristic routes here. During peak ascension it becomes rare to meet trees, then wood-less area starts - kingdom of moss and lichen. The way to the top lies on the steep sharp crest, which has sharp slopes. At the bottom there are deep canyons. In one of them there is a Heart Lake of emerald color. Little river Mangutaika starts from this lake. On the top one may observe marvelous and unforgettable panoramic view to grand mountains. In good weather on the north-west behind the meteostation and Komarinskiy ridge one may see always covered in snow three-thousand meters high peaks of Tunkinskiy Alps.