Experience the culture and beauty of the Ukraine in the Ukrainian Carpathians. If you are tired of hectic city life there is no better place for taking a well deserved rest than in the Carpathians. Even time takes on a completely different dimension here.
The Carpathians are a vast mountain range covering 200,000 square km of central and Eastern Europe. The Ukrainian section is 21,700 square km of which over two thirds is mostly deciduous forest. This beautiful mountain landscape is the homeland of the Hutsul people. Noted for their hospitality, the Hutsul have a long and fascinating history which can be explored by visiting the unique museums of the area.
Experience the pristine natural beauty of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Have that holiday with a difference combining unforgettable impressions of the greatest Slavic city - Kyiv with the natural beauty and wildlife of Europe’s outstanding mountain region- the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Ukrainians themselves return time and again to this favorite summer and winter holidays destination - ”the gem of Ukraine”. The tranquility of unspoiled forests and clean fresh air explain the appeal.
You may even catch a glimpse of its wide variety of wildlife. Home to the European “Big Five”, bear, wolf, lynx, wild boar and elk the forests also boast many rare birds and plants. Sample mineral waters at numerous spa resorts and, refreshed, perhaps climb to the mysterious Dovbush Rocks, Hoverla - the highest point in Ukraine (2061m).
Hutsul cuisine is characterized by simplicity and originality: home made smoked food, banush, kremzlyky, knedli and other dishes served in restaurants with fanciful Hutsul. architecture which can be seen only here and nowhere else in the world.
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