Korgan Plateaus (Korgan Camp)

Description

Korgan Plateaus (Korgan Camp)

Story

Korgan Plateaus, where life rules above the clouds in Ordu's inner regions, hosts the purest and most unspoiled examples of the Black Sea's ancient camp culture. These wide plains reached by rising from Korgan district center; consist of many interconnected sub-plateaus such as İteniçi, Çobantepe and Korgan Camp. These plateaus located at altitudes of approximately 1500-1800 meters are not just geographical regions, but also a way of life that local people engaged in animal husbandry have maintained for centuries. The 'migration to the plateau' tradition that begins with the melting of snow in spring months transforms these places into a colorful sea of flowers and a vibrant social environment. Endless meadows, thyme-scented winds and crystal clear ice-cold spring waters encountered at every turn are the characteristic features of Korgan Plateaus. Korgan Camp, whose architecture largely consists of wooden and stone houses, offers visitors an atmosphere disconnected from time. This place has remained more pristine compared to Ordu's other more popular plateaus, managing to preserve its silence and naturalness. When the flocks of large and small livestock grazing on the plateau's wide plains combine with fog clouds descending into the valley in the early morning hours, a fairy-tale, pastoral picture emerges. Korgan Plateaus are also famous for 'plateau festivals'; the celebrations organized especially in summer months bring together thousands of people from surrounding provinces, establishing a cultural bridge with horons, local folk songs and traditional foods. These plateaus offer unlimited opportunities for nature enthusiasts; for trekking, camping and photo safaris. The massive pine forests and endemic plant species encountered along plateau roads prove how rich biological diversity is. A day spent in Korgan Plateaus promises a spiritual tranquility strong enough to forget all the chaos of the modern world. A breakfast made with fresh milk milked in the morning, plateau flower honey and village bread baked over a wood fire is the greatest luxury this geography offers. This is Ordu's most intimate gate opening to the sky, where earth meets sky, and humans most deeply feel that they are part of nature.

Visit Tips

• Weather on the plateau can change very quickly; keep a raincoat with you as fog or rain can suddenly hit even on a sunny day.
• Follow the days when the plateau market is set up to find the freshest local products and don't leave without buying fresh plateau cheese and honey.
• Transition roads between plateaus may be dirt; therefore it is important for your comfort to travel with a vehicle suitable for terrain conditions.
• If you plan overnight accommodation, it is essential to have professional camping equipment at this altitude where stars are seen most clearly.

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