A photo! Visiting the botanical garden during the flowering of rhododendrons and azaleas. Lilac, magnolia, tree peonies have already faded. The roses haven't bloomed yet!
At least a day walk to the lake from Zaroslyak, and even without overnight stay is indispensable. There is no transport there) In fact, only for backpackers. An ordinary person without equipment (tent, sleeping bag, water, food, etc.
Would like to add a photo. Even if they are ancient (2008), a lot has changed and the observatory is being rebuilt now, but it's better than nothing))) The mountain is cool, the views are super, the nature is 5!
In fact, I am writing a review only because I do not see photos of such a wonderful peak. And one of the most affordable for the average tourist. Now, with almost horror, I understand that my last winter trip to Hoverla was on the New Year already in 2008/2009, and summer / autumn in 2010.
Just yesterday, my long-awaited trip to Stone Village took place. And even during the flowering of delicious fragrant azaleas! This is a very interesting place in the Zhytomyr region: plain Polissya, pine, birch, ferns, blueberries, and suddenly, in the middle of all this, huge stone boulders appea...