Breathtaking sea of clouds above Kaçkar Mountains fascinates visitors

Breathtaking sea of clouds above Kaçkar Mountains fascinates visitors

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A stunning sea of clouds above the Kaçkar Mountains National Park in the Black Sea province of Rize’s Çamlıhemşin district is fascinating visitors. (AA Photo)
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Rising above the eastern Black Sea coast, Kaçkar Mountains are among the regions preferred by mostly adventure enthusiasts. The region, with its highlands that reach an altitude of 2,500 meters, is also a photographer’s paradise thanks to its natural beauty and mesmerizing scenery.
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The fog coming down the valley on the skirts of Kaçkar offers some unforgettable moments for those who want to immortalize the impressive natural phenomenon. Slowly progressing towards the top of the valley, the fog creates different images in each segment.
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“On the Sal and Pokut Plateau, we are standing on the sea of clouds. On one side you are watching the fog, and on the other, you are looking at the summit of the Kaçkars. You cannot see this anywhere else in Turkey,” said Fatih Bektaş, an academic from Trabzon University.
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Noting that a similar view may be seen in the Alps, Bektaş stressed that Kaçkar Mountains are a more economical holiday option compared to European skiing paradises.
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Other than the Kaçkar Mountains, the Ayder Plateau and the İkizdere town, with its thermal baths, are also exceptional spots in the region.
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The 1,350-meter-high plateau lying in the foothills of the Kaçkar Mountains, Ayder was declared a tourism center in 1987 and a natural protected zone in 1998. The plateau’s green beauty has been attracting increasing numbers of tourists, including foreigners from Middle Eastern countries in recent years.
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