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We are a U.S.-based host travel agency that provides travel agents in the U.S. and Canada with resources, tools, partnerships and freedom they need to succeed on their own terms. As the travel industry’s premier host travel agency since 1995, no other host travel agency can match the breadth and quality of our tools and services, period.

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Earn the industry’s highest commission levels with more than 140 cruise, land, hotel, car, and insurance preferred supplier partners (including over 70 commissionable air agreements on many domestic and international routes).

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Advance your professional persona with comprehensive business development and educational opportunities, specialty events, conferences, and peer-to-peer learning.

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Nexus Travels began its journey in 2017, aiming to provide exceptional travel services to customers.

Dream Travel and Explore the Nature

With vast experience in the industry since 2004, our team brings an unparalleled level of expertise to every journey we undertake. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every service aspect, from personalized travel planning to seamless execution.

Our History and Services

Over the years, we have established a strong reputation for ourselves by consistently delivering on our promise of providing high-quality, cost-effective travel solutions to our clients. Our passion for travel, combined with our extensive network of industry partners, allow us to offer unique and unforgettable travel experiences to our customers.

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At Nexus Travels, we believe that every journey is an opportunity for discovery and adventure. Let us help you embark on your next adventure and experience the world like never before

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We are dedicated to providing you with a comprehensive range of travel services that cater to your diverse needs and preferences. Our commitment to excellence ensures that your travel experience is not just a journey, but a collection of unforgettable moments. Explore our services below:

Nexus Travels offers airline tickets to destinations worldwide at competitive prices. We use the world’s best and updated booking engines to ensure hassle-free booking experiences for our customers.

We specialized in personalized hotel bookings around the world, ensuring that every reservation meets our clients specific needs and preferences. At Nexus Travels, we create unique travel experiences tailored to our clients desires, whether it’s a luxury gateway or an adventure filled trip.

We also offer executive Umrah services, with a dedicated team in both KSA and Pakistan to assist you every step of the way. We take care of everything, from arranging visas and transportation to booking hotels and ensuring a seamless Umrah experience for our clients. At Nexus Travels, we strive to make your spiritual journey as comfortable and stress free as possible.

Our dedicated team understands the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses when it comes to arranging business trips. We take the burden off your shoulders, ensuring seamless and cost-effective travel arrangements for your employees. From negotiating the best deals on flights and accommodations to crafting tailored travel policies and offering 24/7 support, we’ve got you covered at every step of the journey. Let us optimize your travel processes, enhance traveler experiences, and maximize savings, while you focus on what matters most – your business success. Trust our reliable travel management solutions to streamline your corporate travel, ensuring convenience, compliance, and peace of mind throughout your travels.

Discover Pakistan’s awe-inspiring Northern region with our captivating domestic tours. Marvel at the majestic Himalayas, explore heritage sites like Mohenjo Daro, and immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of Sikh tourism. Our dedicated staff and knowledgeable guides ensure an enriching and memorable journey through hidden gems and remarkable cultural treasures. Experience the wonders of Pakistan’s Northern beauty firsthand.

Our travel insurance solutions offer peace of mind during your journeys. Benefit from round-the-clock medical assistance, coverage for trip cancellation and lost baggage, and dedicated travel support. With our comprehensive policies, you can embark on your adventures knowing that we have you covered. “Insurance is like a seat belt. understand it’s importance before something unfortunate happens.”

Navigating the complexities of travel visas is a breeze with Nexus Travels by your side. Our dedicated visa assistance team is here to guide you through the application process, ensuring all necessary documents are in place for a smooth and hassle-free experience. From expert advice to meticulous attention to detail, we take care of every aspect, so you can focus on the excitement of your journey ahead. Trust Nexus Travels for reliable and efficient visa assistance – your gateway to a world of travel possibilities

Experience hassle-free travel with our comprehensive car hire services. Whether you need a chauffeur or prefer self-driven options, we provide reliable vehicles for local and global journeys. Our services include point-to-point transportation, airport transfers, and group travel with spacious vehicles like coasters and luxury buses. Count on us to exceed your expectations, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable transportation experience

Unlock a world of limitless possibilities with Experiences Unlimited. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of breathtaking cruises, where luxury meets serenity. Embark on captivating sightseeing tours, unveiling iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Ignite your spirit of adventure with thrilling experiences that push boundaries and leave you exhilarated. Seamlessly travel with ease and flexibility using our convenient rail passes. “Unleash Your Wanderlust, Limitless Adventures”

• Executive Umrah

Experience stress-free Umrah with Nexus Travels: our teams in KSA and Pakistan handle all, from visas to accommodation, for a seamless journey.

Hotel Bookings

Tailored hotel bookings worldwide, crafting unique journeys for every taste, from luxury getaways to thrilling adventures.

• Flight Ticketing

Nexus Travels provides competitive airfare to global destinations, leveraging cutting-edge booking systems for effortless reservations.

• Northern Excursions and Tours

Discover Pakistan's awe-inspiring Northern region with our captivating domestic tours. Marvel at the majestic Himalayas, explore heritage sites like Mohenjo Daro and immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of Sikh tourism. Our dedicated staff and knowledgeable guides ensure an enriching and memorable journey through hidden gems and remarkable cultural treasures. Experience the wonders of Pakistan's Northern beauty firsthand.

• Corporate Travel Management

Our dedicated team understands the unique needs and challenges businesses face when arranging business trips. We take the burden off your shoulders, ensuring seamless and cost-effective travel arrangements for your employees. From negotiating the best deals on flights and accommodations to crafting tailored travel policies and offering 24/7 support, we've got you covered at every step of the journey. Let us optimize your travel processes, enhance traveler experiences, and maximize savings, while you focus on what matters most – your business success. Trust our reliable travel management solutions to streamline your corporate travel, ensuring convenience, compliance, and peace of mind throughout your travels.

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Our travel insurance solutions offer peace of mind during your journeys. Benefit from round-the-clock medical assistance, coverage for trip cancellation and lost baggage, and dedicated travel support. With our comprehensive policies, you can embark on your adventures knowing that we have you covered. "Insurance is like a seat belt. understand it's importance before something unfortunate happens."

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Unlock a world of limitless possibilities with Experiences Unlimited. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of breathtaking cruises, where luxury meets serenity. Embark on captivating sightseeing tours, unveiling iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Ignite your spirit of adventure with thrilling experiences that push boundaries and leave you exhilarated. Seamlessly travel with ease and flexibility using our convenient rail passes. "Unleash Your Wanderlust, Limitless Adventures"

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At Nexus Travels, our greatest satisfaction comes from the smiles on the faces of our esteemed clients. Over the years, we have had the privilege of helping travelers like you create unforgettable memories and embark on incredible journeys. Here are some of the heartwarming stories and testimonials shared by our valued clients:

At Nexus Travels, we offer comprehensive travel solutions, from corporate travel management to adventure trips. Our services are designed to make every journey seamless and memorable.

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NEXUS is designed to speed up border crossings into Canada and the United States ( U.S. ) for low-risk , pre-approved travellers. It is jointly run by the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

NEXUS memberships are valid for 5 years. There is a $50 ( USD ) non-refundable application processing fee.

Travelling with your family? Everyone needs their own card to benefit. Children under 18 are free.

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Avoid long line-ups and save time when entering Canada by using:

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The XL Travel Group is a leading travel consortium with a membership base of 150 prominent travel agencies spread across Southern Africa.

Due to its size and influence (annual sales exceeding R2.5 billion –USD 200 million) the XL Travel Group plays a pivotal and prominent role within the South African Travel and Tourism Industry, having the ability to maximise procurement benefits with major suppliers within the airline, hotel, car rental, inbound, and tour operating industries.  Members of the XL Group are therefore able to extend a wide range of cost-saving benefits to their clientele through some 900 highly trained travel counselors.

The strength of the XL Travel Group lies in its diversity, entrepreneurial spirit of its owner-managed agencies and travel management companies. This expertise ensures that the Group's procurement benefits, integrated with the entrepreneurial flair of its owner managed operations, provides both the leisure and corporate clients with the very best in service delivery and price.

The need to diversify and specialise in a changing environment is reflected in many agencies becoming specialists in travel management, cruising, destination and leisure travel, event management, trade fairs and conferencing. The group also has specialist agencies in inbound travel. The diversity of the XL membership incorporates several of South Africa's largest and most respected leisure and travel management agencies.

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Our Mission:

The Nexus Business Club's mission is to create an opportunity for our Nexerians to change their lifestyle through our lucrative travel rewards program and provide affordable travel for all Travelutionaries through myTravelution.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to provide life changing opportunities not only to South Africans, but globally. The Nexus Business Club will be a leader in wealth generation and a Travel Expert authority through myTravelution globally.

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Our value system is based in the creation of hope of a better life for all. We pride ourselves in changing things around for Nexerians and providing stellar service to turn hope into prosperity, and to #LiveLifeCheckingIn .

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Travel with nexus is explore the mesmerizing underwater, beaches and breathtaking views around east Indonesia (Komodo & Sumba) that grace every destination, but with nexus we explore culturally rich localesto opportunities for meaningful charity volunteering, allowing you ti tailor your experience and make a positive impact in the communities you visit.

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If you are approved to participate in NEXUS, you will receive a membership identification card to use when entering Canada or the United States at all designated NEXUS air, land and marine ports of entry.

Remember to always travel with your passport and/or proof of permanent residence in case you are required to prove your citizenship or permanent residence status.

There is a non-refundable $25 (USD) fee to replace a NEXUS card that is damaged, lost or stolen.

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To activate your card, log into your TTP account.  After you sign in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership(s) section on the Homepage.

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• Use the designated NEXUS lane. Stop and hold your membership card in front of the proximity card reader.
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• If you are using a lane with a NEXUS eGate, you won’t be processed by a border officer inside the inspection booth. Instead, you will be processed by an officer inside the CBSA office. The officer will use a video camera for the visual inspection and an intercom to communicate with you. The officer will either direct you to enter Canada or proceed to an inspection area.

Note: You must be a NEXUS member to use the Whirlpool-Rapids Bridge between Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York. Refer to the U.S. Niagara Falls Bridge Commission website for more information.

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• Use the designated NEXUS lane.  Stop and hold your membership card in front of the card reader.
• Proceed to the inspection booth for a visual inspection. Unless you are directed to an inspection area, you may proceed into the United States.

You may use facial verification NEXUS kiosks or eGates to enter Canada from anywhere in the world. You may use the NEXUS kiosk with up to 4 other members. The process for using a NEXUS eGate is the same as for the NEXUS kiosk, except eGates process travelers one at a time. You may only use the NEXUS eGate if you are 16 years of age or older.

When using the NEXUS kiosk or eGate, you will be prompted to:

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• confirm your identity and personal information
• have your photo taken to confirm your identity
• collect your receipt

After collecting your receipt, you may go to the baggage claim. If you have something to declare, you must declare it to an officer after using the kiosk or eGate. If the NEXUS kiosk or eGate can’t verify your identity, the kiosk will direct you to see an officer to have your identity verified.

All NEXUS members can enjoy the benefits of Global Entry at no additional cost through using the Global Entry kiosks/portals for entry at participating airports.

When using the Global Entry kiosks/portals in Canada Preclearance locations you can use your passport, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card, or NEXUS card. You cannot use your NEXUS card at Global Entry kiosks/portals outside of Canadian Preclearance locations. At all other ports, you will need to use your passport or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident card. 

If you are traveling with persons into Canada or the United States that are not NEXUS members, you must use the regular lanes.

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Welcome to the land of sheer silent whiteness. Its vast expanses are filled with fresh Arctic air, howling winds, and the spirit of true adventure. Come with us to the lands of the ancient Khanty and Mansi tribes that survived in this harsh climate of the Nether-Polar Urals . See the mountains that defy any logical or geological reason for their existence. Experience the wonders of this sparsely populated land where you can hardly see a human trace. Welcome to Yugra!

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The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – Yugra (KhMAO) is located in the central part of the West Siberian Plain, stretching from west to east from the Ural Range to the Ob-Yenisei Watershed. The vast areas of this plain, as well as the Lower Priob region, are considered one of the most recently inhabited areas.

The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area (KhMAO) was established in 1930. Its name comes from two main northern indigenous peoples – the Khanty and the Mansi. From 1944 it was legally part of the Tyumen Region , but in 1993 the Area received autonomy and became a full-fledged territorial entity of the Russian Federation. It is a part of the Urals Federal District. The administrative centre is the city of Khanty-Mansiysk , whereas the largest city is Surgut. The word Yugra was introduced to the name of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area in 2003 to pay tribute to the old name used by the locals to call the territories lying beyond the North Urals.

The KhMAO borders the Komi Republic in the north-west, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District in the north, the Krasnoyarsk Area and the Tomsk Region in the east and south-east, the Tyumen Region in the south and the Sverdlovsk Region in the south-west.

The area of the territory is 534,801 sq.km, the length from north to south is 800 km, from west to east is 1400 km. The population of this huge territory is 1,674,676 people as of 2020, which is the same amount as people living in Barcelona or Munich.

The main part of the territory is a huge, poorly dissected plain where absolute elevation marks rarely exceed 200 meters above sea level. The western part of the KhMAO territory is characterized by low and middle mountainous terrains with some Alpine relief featured in the Subpolar Urals. Here are ridges and spurs of the mountain system of the North Urals and the Subpolar Urals. The maximum absolute elevations are on the border with the Komi Republic . Mount Narodnaya (1,895m) is the highest peak.

More than 800 species of higher plants grow in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area . Almost the entire territory is covered by taiga forests that occupy about 52% of the area. Spruce, fir, pine, cedar, larch, birch, alder grow here. In the northern parts of the area, the composition of the vegetation is greatly influenced by perennial permafrost. Light lichen grasslands which are used as deer pastures are widespread there. Tundra dominates in the mountainous and hilly areas. River floodplains and lowlands are characterized by meadow vegetation, the so-called water meadows. High floodplains of large rivers are mainly covered with woods that mainly feature willows, birches and aspens. Forests and swamps are rich in berries and various valuable plants, most of which are used in traditional indigenous medicine.

The animal world is typical for the Russian taiga zone. There are 369 species of vertebrates. Mammals are represented by 60 species (28 of them are commercial species). The most common and valuable of them are wild reindeer, elk, fox, sable, fox, squirrel, marten, ermine, Siberian weasel, polecat, mink, weasel, otter, hare and others. Wolverine and West Siberian river beaver are included in the Red Book of Russia.

There are 256 bird species in the region, including 206 sedentary and nesting species. Some rare bird species are listed in the Red Book. There are 42 species of fish in rivers and lakes. Of these, 19 species are commercial, among them are starlet sturgeon, lelema, muksun (whitefish), pelyad, chir, lake herring, wader, tugun, freshwater cod, pike, ide, roach, bream, fir, perch, ruff, golden and silver crucian carp, carp (carp is grown in the cooling ponds of the Surgutskaya and Nizhnevartovskaya hydroelectric plants). Sturgeon is listed in the Red Book. There is an abundance of mosquitoes and gnats in the area, the greatest activity of which is in the second half of summer.

Yugra can boast of over 2 thousand large and small rivers, the total length of which is 172,000 km. The main rivers are the Ob (3,650 km), the Irtysh (3,580 km). These are some of the largest rivers in Russia. Other significant rivers include the tributaries of the Ob (the Vakh, Agan, Tromyogan, Bolshoy Yugan, Lyamin, Pim, Bolshoy Salym, Nazym, Severnaya Sosva, Kazym rivers), the tributary of the Irtysh (the Konda River) and the Sogom River. Ten rivers are over 500 km long. All the Yugra rivers with the exception of the rivers in the Ural part of the region are characterized by rather slow currents, gentle slopes, some surge wave phenomena, spring and summer floods. The Ob River basin extends over a distance of 700-200 km from the mouths of its tributaries. Such abundance of water facilitates the appearance of floodplain swamps and seasonal lakes.

The region's swamps are predominantly of the upper and transitional type. Those water basins occupy about a third of the region. About 290,000 lakes with the area of more than 1 ha are surrounded by swamps and forests. The largest lakes are Tursuntsky Tuman, Levushinsky Tuman, Vandemtor and Trmemtor. The deepest lakes are Kintus (48 m) and Syrky Sor (42 m). However, most of the lakes (about 90%) are modest and quite small and have no surface runoff.

The area is rich in resources of fresh, mineral and thermal underground waters, which are still insignificantly used.

The climate is moderately continental. Winters are harsh, snowy and long, and summers are short and relatively warm. The territory is protected from the west by the Ural Mountains but its openness from the north has a significant impact on the climate formation because cold air masses from the Arctic freely penetrate the area. The flat character of the terrain with a large number of rivers, lakes and swamps also has its impact. Most of the precipitation falls during the warm seasons. But even with a small amount of precipitation, their evaporation is very low, which as a result contributes to the formation of the zone of excessive moisture throughout the Yugra. The snow cover is stable from late October to early May, its height varies from 50 to 80 cm. The region is characterized by a rapid change of weather conditions, especially in transitional seasons (autumn and spring), as well as during the day. Late spring and early autumn frosts are rather frequent and can happen even until mid-June. Average January temperatures range from -18ºC to -24ºC (0 F to -11 F) and can reach -60ºC to -62ºC (-76 F to -80 F) when the northern cold air masses break through. The average temperature in July, the warmest month of the year, ranges from +15ºC to +20ºC (+59 F to +68 F) and on very rare days can reach a maximum temperature of +36ºC (+97 F). The prevailing wind direction is north in summer and south in winter.

The weather in the mountains is quite changeable and cool even in summer. The best time to visit the region's mountains is between July and mid-August.

The Yugra of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area has a huge natural resource potential. These are oil and gas deposits, forests, gold and iron ore deposits, as well as bauxites, copper, zinc, lead, niobium, tantalum, brown and hard coal deposits, rock crystal, quartz and piezo quartz, peat deposits, etc. The region has plenty of natural resources. In terms of natural gas reserves, the Yugra ranks second in the Russian Federation after the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District .

The industry is dominated by oil and gas production, power generation and processing industries, including woodworking except for pulp and paper production.

The Khanty-Mansi area has very developed tourism of all kinds. There is a modern infrastructure for cultural exploration as well as for active recreation.

Fans of sports and eco-friendly tourism will be able to conquer majestic mountains and raft down picturesque rivers, enjoy the beauty of nature in nature reserves and natural parks. The hills and mountains of this area open up endless opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.

The mountainous part of the Subpolar Urals located on the territory of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area is very beautiful. The highest peaks of the Ural Mountains are situated here.

Being the highest point of the whole Urals, Mount Narodnaya (1,895 m), also known as Naroda and Poenurr and translated as People's Mountain is territorially situated in the Subpolar Urals, on the border of the Yugra Area and the Komi Republic . It is the highest point in European Russia outside the Caucasus. This leads to its large topographic prominence of 1,772 metres (5,814 ft).

The top of the mountain is half a kilometre from the border towards Yugra. As for the name of the mountain, scientists could not come to a common opinion for a long time, so there are two versions. According to one version, in the Soviet years, an expedition of pioneers gave the mountain a name in honour of the Soviet people - Narodnaya (the stress is on the second syllable). According to the other version, even before the arrival of the first Soviet tourists, the peak was named after the River Naroda (the stress is on the first syllable) flowing at the foot of the mountain. The Nenets peoples called the River Naroda Naro, which means a thicket or a dense forest, and the Mansi peoples called it Poengurr or Poen-urr, which translates as the top, or head. The maps used to refer to it as Mount Naroda or Mount Naroda-Iz. Nowadays, it appears everywhere as Narodnaya.

In the 1980s, someone set a bust of Lenin on the top of the mountain. Its remains can be found there to this day. There is one more symbolic relic there – some Orthodox believers erected a worship cross on top of Mount Narodnaya after a Procession of the Cross.

The slopes of the mountain are steeper in the north-east and south-west and there are many steep rocks on them. The south-eastern and northern parts of the mountain are more gentle but they are also covered with scree. Be vigilant and careful when climbing! On the slopes of the mountain, there are many not only boulders but also caverns filled with clear water as well as ice. There are glaciers and snowfields. From the north-eastern part of the mountain, you can observe Lake Blue near which tourists and travellers like to make bivouacs.

Mesmerizing with its beauty and inaccessibility, it attracts many tourists and fans of active recreation. This majestic mountain is quite remote from the settlements, so getting to it is not an easy task. The mountain is located in the Yugyd Va National Park , so it is necessary to register in advance and get a visit permit from the park administration. How to get to the park administration and get a permit, read the article on the Yugyd Va National Park .

Mountain Zaschita (1,808 m) is the second-highest peak in the Ural Mountains, after Mount Narodnaya . Mysteriously, the name of the mountain, which roughly translates as Defense or Protection Mount, does not correlate in any way with the Mansi names of the nearby mountains and rivers. The origin of the name is unknown. There are some speculations but we will consider just one of them. On the map of the Northern Urals which was made by the Hungarian researcher Reguli the closest peak to Mount Narodnaya was called gnetying olu. Its location coincides with that of the present-day Mount Zaschita . The name gnetying olu in the Mansi can be deciphered as a mountain on which there is some help from ice. The mountain is believed to protect deer grazing on glaciers from mosquitoes. So, early topographers called the mountain more briefly – Mount Defense. Indeed, the slopes of this mountain are covered with a lot of snow and glaciers (the Yugra, Naroda, Kosyu, Hobyu glaciers and others). And it is here that the Mansi shepherds bring their deer which can rest on glaciers and snow. Summarizing all the above, we can say that Zaschita Mount is to some extent protection for deer from mosquitoes. The very name Zaschita appeared on maps with the beginning of hiking tours in the Subpolar Urals.

Mount Neroyka (1,645 m) is 100 km from Neroyka village, the closest tourist base to this peak. In the 1950s, people who were engaged in quartz mining near the mountain worked and lived in this base. Later, a gravel road was built from the village of Saranpaul to the mountain for large-scale development of the quartz deposit. In recent years, the road has not been much used and is practically not cleaned from snow in winter. There has been a plant built 20 km down from the mountain for primary processing of quartz with the use of nanotechnologies. There is an annual big camping event near the mountain. It is organized by the Tourism Department of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area. You can have a 1-hour helicopter ride to the mountain from the village of Saranpaul. Should you wish to fly from the city of Khanty-Mansiysk , be prepared to fly over the taiga for 2.5-3 hours.

Quite inquisitive tourists happened to discover, by a lucky chance, a Pyramid similar to that of Cheops but four times bigger. It is located on the territory of the Narodo-Ityinsky Ridge. The closest to the pyramid is the village of Saranpaul. The sizes of the found pyramid are as follows: the height is 774 m, in comparison to the Egyptian pyramid which is 147 m; the length of a lateral edge is 230 m whereas the Egyptian pyramid is 1 km. The pyramid is located precisely according to the cardinal directions, there is not a single degree deviation at that. The origin of the pyramid is unknown, scientists are still making assumptions. No traces of human activity were found near the pyramid. The only way to get here at this time is by helicopter.

Samarovskaya Mountain is another wonder that is baffling many people. It is dividing the city of Khanty-Mansiysk into northern and southern parts. Few now living residents know that in the old days the highest part of the modern city used to bear a plural name of the Samarovsky Mountains among which there were Mount Palenina, Komissarskaya, Miroslavskaya, Filinova, and Romanova. Originally, there was a village called Samarovo amidst these mountains. Until now, many issues bewilder both residents and scientists. How could a mountain form in the middle of the West Siberian Plain? What is inside it? Won't the weight of the buildings erected on the top of the mountain affect its height? The uniqueness of Samarovskaya Mountain is that it consists of numerous large stones, boulders, rocks that are absolutely foreign to this area. Scientists have not yet come to a consensus on the mountain’s origin.

The Yugra is very famous for its ski resorts, the main of which are:

• The Cedar Ravine ski resort (Surgut city, Naberezhny Ave. 39/1)
• Three Mountains (Trekhgorie) ski resort (30 km from Nizhnevartovsk, Ermakovsky settlement)
• Stone Cape (Kamenniy Mys) ski resort (near the city of Surgut)
• Pine Urman ski resort ( Khanty-Mansiysk , Sportivnaya Str., 24)

The far-away lands of the Yugra are the blessed sanctuaries for many animals as the area is rather hostile to a human There are reserves, natural parks, wildlife sanctuaries here that aim to protect the national treasures of the lands. Having visited these regions once, you would crave for coming back again and again to feel that unique sense of unity with nature, to forget about the urban fuss and and hustles whatsoever. The harsh but beautiful nature of this extraordinary area leaves an indelible trace in the soul of every person.

On the territory of the district there are 25 specially protected natural areas, the most famous of them are:

• The reserves are two: the Malaya Sosva Reserve and the Yugan Reserve, the latter was established in 1982 as the largest reserve of taiga landscapes. The purpose of the reserves was to study unobtrusively and carefully preserve the endemic flora and fauna without disturbing natural processes. Hunting and economic activities are prohibited here, which is important for the preservation of natural ecosystems.
• The natural parks are the Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park, the Siberian Sloping Hills (Uvaly), the Numto (also called Lake Numto), and the Kondinskie Lakes.

These reserves and natural parks offer tourists their own excursion programs to make visiting their territory much more enjoyable and educational.

The Samarovsky Chugas Nature Park is located in the center of Khanty-Mansiysk , on a small hill between the Ob and Irtysh rivers.

The territory of the Siberian Sloping Hills (Uvaly) natural park is 350 km away from the city of Khanty-Mansiysk . You can get there by helicopter or by plane. The office of the park is located at 7a Pionerskaya Street, Nizhnevartovsk.

The Kondinskie Lakes Natural Park is located 380 km from Khanty-Mansiysk . Half of the park is covered with swamps, but there is also a recreational area. There you can rest, swim, do some amateur fishing, picking berries (cowberries, cranberries) and mushrooms is permitted. There is only one independent walking route here, it runs for 3 km in the deep forest. It is a cool place for kids since the park is equipped with sports grounds, a pool and a small zoo where the kids can interact with brown bear cubs. What else, try the TaiPark, it is a rope course running at the height of 2.5 meters, having 15 stages, the full length is 125 meters. There is an opportunity to order water walking tours in the town of Sovetsky, which can be reached by train from Khanty-Mansiysk .

The Numto Nature Park is located almost in the center of the West Siberian Plain, in the Beloyarsk district of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area, 300 km from the city of Surgut and 200 km from the town of Beloyarsk. It is located on the border of Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area. The administration of the park is located at 2, Beloyarsky micro-district, 4a. The territory of the natural park is a treasure trove of archaeological and ethnocultural monuments. As of today, there have been discovered 20 architectural monuments, including fortified and not fortified settlements, places of worship abandoned by the peoples who lived here from the Stone Age to almost the present day. Researchers have also found 65 monuments of ethnic value, the main of which are worship objects, sacred places and cemeteries.

The Malaya Sosva Reserve includes several subordinated territories and sanctuaries, including Lake Ranghe-Tour. The reserve offers a 4-km walking guided route that gets the visitors introduced to the typical features and characteristics of flora and fauna of the region. The route is called Bear Trail and you can spot bears there (don’t come close though, we’ve already written how to behave if you meet a bear in the wild). Also, you will see the River Malaya Sosva, some marshes, ancient cultural monuments and other nice sights. Permission to visit the reserve can be obtained from the administration of the reserve at Lenina Str. 46, town Sovetskiy.

As to the Yugan Nature Reserve , it is inaccessible to common hikers who are afraid of flying since there are no roads to it. The only way to get there is taking a helicopter ride. You also must obtain a permit in the administration of the reserve, go accompanied by employees of the reserve, and only on special transport of the reserve (motorboat, snowmobile). The central manor of the Reserve and the administration are located in the village of Ugut. To get to this village, you should first go to the town of Surgut, then go to the town of Pyt-Yakh, and from it there is a road to the village of Ugut. It is about 100 km from Ugut to the southern border of the reserve i, and another 25 km to the nearest cordon. The administration works from Monday to Friday. You can request a permit via mail at [email protected] , order a guided tour at [email protected]

The Yugra lands are heaven for water sports aficionados. They can have some awesome fishing or go rafting along such rivers as: the river Naroda, the Deep Sabun, etc.

The Naroda River is 140 km long. It is the left tributary of the Manya River located in the Ob River basin. The river has its origin on the south-western slope of Mount Narodnaya . It is a mountain-taiga river with rapids, swifts, numerous rolls, which attracts interest among water tourists. However, it is usually not rafted very often.

The Deep Sabun River flows through the territory of the Siberian Sloping Hills Nature Park. The park has developed multi-day water routes. It is possible to raft along the river in summer and to go skiing along it in winter.

The Kondinskie Lakes are a system of lakes along the left bank of the Konda River. The largest lake is the Arantur, with pine forests on the northern side and sandy beaches well equipped for a nice relaxing me-time. The water heats up well in summer. The small river Okunevaya and the river Maly Akh flow into the lake. The Maly Akh comes in on the west side and connects lake Arantur with Lake Pon-Tour. This lake is the richest in fish, and there is also a parking lot for fishermen here. The streams connect Pon-Tour with small lakes Krugloe and Lopukhovoye. When you look at Lopukhovoe lake, you feel as if you have found yourself in a fabulous place: more than half of its surface is covered with white lilies, as well as yellow flowers of the water-beans. Then the river Big Akh, which flows into the river Konda, connects all the lakes into a single system. Along the river there are many archeological monuments such as forts and settlements which have paths to them. The southernmost lake of the park is Ranghe-Tour.

Yugra is not the easiest destination and not the most accessible, but the effort is well worth it. You should first get to the capital of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – the city of Khanty-Mansiysk either by air or by train.

Khanty-Mansiysk is based on the premises of the former village Samarovo founded in 1582. It used to be the territory of the Khanty people and a pit stop for coachmen who rode their wagons across the country. The village was founded by Russian Count Samara, thus the name Samarovo. The modern city actually began to develop in 1930 because amidst the Siberian taiga there finally started to appear stone houses on the high bank of the Irtysh River. In 1940, the village was renamed into Khanty-Mansiysk by the name of the peoples living on this territory – the Khanty and the Mansi, and in 1950 it received the status of a town.

The city has several attractions. Mount Samarovskaya is probably the biggest natural and scientific wonder. It divides the city in two parts and causes many concerns for urban developers who always wonder whether this mountain can move making the buildings slide or even sink in.

Another beauty is the century-old cedar grove that is within the city limits. The grove is a part of the natural park Samarovsky Chugas. The word chugas in the language of the Khanty means a lonely hill in the low river floodplain.

The park is one of the main attractions of the city, it hosts an open-air ethnographic museum called the Torum Maa, a cultural and tourist complex called Archaeopark, a biathlon center. Kids and adults, nature lovers and fans of culture love this place dearly.

A memorial sign to Yugra's discoverers is installed on top of the Samarovsky Chugas. It is a tall stele pyramid divided into three portions. On the lower level, there is a restaurant, on the second level is a small museum, and on the third level there is an observation deck, 40 m above the ground, with a magnificent view of the Irtysh River and the river port. The pyramid is decorated by the bas-relief depicting the discoverers of the region, from the 16th-century Count Samara to the geologists of the 20th century.

Another trademark of Khanty-Mansiysk is the State Museum of Nature and Man. The museum hosts a gallery and a workshop of a famous artist G. Rayshev.

The city has a lot of small monuments generously spread around the city. There is the Khanty family resting on a camp, this monument is near the airport building. You can take a pic at the Golden Tambourine located at the intersection of Gagarin Street and Mira Street. Connoisseurs of culture should also visit the Sun – the Theatre of Ob-Ugrian Peoples, it is the world's first professional theatre of Khanty and Mansi peoples. And if you are travelling with kids, the Khanty-Mansiysk Puppet Theatre is a must-visit. In the period from May to October, you can take a boat ride to the confluence of two rivers – the Ob and the Irtysh. Yugra Service Co. operates such cruises, you can find more information locally at their address Tobolsk Trakt street 4, Khanty-Mansiysk .

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