Tara river canyons

Montenegro delights tourists with its nature. Picturesque views are somewhat reminiscent of the Crimean beauty of nature. One of the main attractions of Montenegro is the Tara River Canyon. You cannot relax in Montenegro and not see this miracle of nature.

Tara river canyon - a truly magnificent place. Most often, several stops are made at the canyon. Trains pass along the top of the canyon. At some stops there are restaurants where you can have a hearty breakfast. The Tara River Canyon is the deepest in Europe, second only to the Grand Canyon, which is located in the United States. With a depth of about 1300 meters and a length of 80 kilometers, it is part of the Durmitor National Park, which is popular not only for the canyon, but also for small villages, clean mountain air, serpentines and animals included in the Red Book. Durmitor is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The program of many excursion tours includes an inspection of the Tara River canyon. The cost of one ticket is about 40 euros, plus food or additional fees. In general, you will spend about 50 euros for one excursion, and do not forget to take money with you to buy souvenirs.

The tour program includes most of the Montenegrin attractions, including 2 large lakes (Skadar and Black), the city of Podgorica, for an additional fee of 4 euros you can see the ancient monastery and the national park. The whole excursion lasts about 14 hours, tourists are collected at 6:30 am and taken to the city of Budva by 20 pm.

During the trip along the picturesque serpentines, there are several stops.

• Djurdzhevich Bridge. A majestic construction, the author of which is Miyat Troyanovich. It occupies the first place in length, which is 366 meters, in Europe. It is 172 meters high and connects the two banks of the canyon. Huge arches, built of monolithic concrete, look majestic and mesmerizing against the backdrop of the canyon.

  It is from the bridge that the best panoramas open up. There were times when bungee jumping worked on the bridge, but it interfered with motorists, which is why it was closed. But on the right and on the left, there are two bungee cranes that you can use and jump over the canyon. You can also jump in pairs, the price will vary from choosing a side from 10 to 20 euros.

• Bend of the Tara River. You can go down to the river along the path located to the right of the Djurdzhevich bridge. An interesting fact: the water in the river is so clean that it is suitable for drinking, rare fish are also found there, and sport fishing is allowed in some parts of the river. The view of the river from a great height resembles a horseshoe in shape, unfortunately, tourists at this stop are rarely let out of the bus, because the terrain is very rocky and dangerous.

• Durmitor Park. The place is rainy, the park is located high in the mountains. The park is inhabited by animals listed in the Red Book, and there are also many rare trees. Durmitor is located in a mountainous area; you can walk along serpentines to Mount Bobotov Kuk, which is the highest point of the park. In the cold season, a ski resort opens on the territory of the park. You can visit the park's caves all year round, the most famous of which is the Ice Cave. After arrival, tourists are given an hour to get to the Black Lake, of course, they are given enough time to have time to walk slowly through the park. Return from the excursion will be late in the evening, this is a great chance to watch the sunset, going down the serpentines.

• Orthodox monasteries. On the territory of the canyon, some monasteries have survived, their construction dates back to the 15th century, each of them has its own historical value. These are the monasteries of Dovoliy, Pirlitor, Dobrilovin and the monastery of the Archangel Michael.

The best experience of the majestic canyon can be obtained by rafting on the Tara River. Even children are allowed to go rafting during the tourist season., since the water level allows you to swim the river as safely as possible. Of course, there is serious preparation and instruction.

The most popular route is rafting 18 kilometers long, for more experienced tourists there are rafting with a greater length. The cost of the rafting includes equipment, transfer to the river, hearty breakfast and the cost of entering the national park, which is paid locally.

Informative tour costing 35 euros, which includes transfer, Russian-speaking guide and a walk in the park. On the excursion you can see not only the Djurdjevic Bridge, but also visit the Skadar Lake, Moraca Monastery, the Moraca-Platiye River Canyon and cities such as Podgorica and Kolasin. You can also explore Petrovskaya Gora and take a walk in the Biogradskaya Gora park. The excursion starts at 6 am and ends at 7 pm at the national restaurant.

• Moraca river. The view of the river opens up thanks to the Moraca canyon, it is not as deep and large as Tara.

• Moraca Monastery. A serene place where there are active holy springs from which you can drink water. The territory is well decorated and well-groomed, many consider the monastery to be a strong energetic place and advise you to visit it for filling and healing.

• Alpine meadows. After the bridge, a steep climb into the mountains awaits, at some point the clouds will be behind. There you can see the alpine meadows.

You can order and pay for an excursion tour in major resort cities. In the city of Zabljak, you can take a tour with accommodation in the Durmitor park.

It is worth preparing for the excursion in advance.

• Mostly, the tours do not include breakfast or lunchso it's worth stocking up on your own food.
• Fees for such excursions are always early in the morning, so try to sleep enough to remember interesting facts about Montenegro.
• It's better to take the right side on the busto observe the beautiful natural landscapes, passing the next serpentine.
• Don't forget your camera to capture the places you see.
• Choose clothes that are comfortable, depending on the weather. It will be useful to stock up on an umbrella or a warm jacket, especially when visiting the mountains, the temperature can drop to 15 degrees.
• Closed but breathable shoes are best.
• If the list of excursion places includes a visit to the monastery, it is worth dressing appropriately, despite the fact that priests and monks are tolerant of tourists.
• There are many souvenir shops along the waywhere you can find very beautiful mementos.
• It is better to buy souvenirs after visiting the Moraca monastery. Prices will be lower and the range will be wider, especially if the last stop is a local village.
• Not all stops have toilets.

You can also get to the Tara River Canyon by public transport from the following cities.

• Moikovac. You can come to this city by regular transport, then drive up to the canyon by taxi. Direct public transport connections from the city will be difficult to find.

• Zabljak. The city is close to the canyon and can be reached from Podgorica, Danilovgrad, Shanike, Pljevlja and Niksiche. It is worth paying attention to the schedule, which can change every few days. The journey will take about three hours, and the ticket price will be about 7 euros.

• A stop can be made in the town of Churevac, which is located six kilometers from Zabljak. Tara canyon is clearly visible from this city. You can walk to Churevac from Zabljak, while enjoying the picturesque nature of Montenegro, or take a taxi, it will cost about 10 euros.

• Niksic... Niksic is very close to the canyon, but you can only get to Durmitor by your own transport or a rented car.

For a video review of the Tara River canyon, see the next video.